DCS students in UHS Environmental and AP Biology classes recently had the opportunity to participate in “A Day in the Life of the Mohawk River Watershed” event with Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Hildenbrandt. As part of the event, students from across New York state collect scientific information to create snapshots of the river at dozens …
Longtime DCS English teacher Ms. Kendra Shedina has taken on a new role at Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School this year as the Dean of Students for grades 6–12. In this position, she will work closely with Principal Jodi Marvin to support student success, foster a positive school climate, and help align academic and behavioral expectations …
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DCS is happy to introduce the greater Duanesburg community to our four new teaching staff members at Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to these talented educators—we’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to a fantastic school year ahead. Haley Wanser – HS library media specialist …
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DCS is excited to announce that athletic events at all levels—Modified, JV, and Varsity—held at the DES track/soccer field and the high school gymnasium will be livestreamed this year on HUDL. HUDL is completely free and does not require a subscription. In addition to live broadcasts, games will also be available for on-demand viewing if …
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DCS junior Ari Lowry and senior Santino Bailey have been appointed as the district’s ex officio student members of the Board of Education and will be officially sworn in on October 7, 2025. Additionally, Duanesburg senior Genna Rickert, who attends CTE at BOCES’ Schoharie campus, has been selected as an ex officio student member of …
On September 10, 2025, DCS Board of Education President Melissa Them Peterson hosted an induction ceremony to honor three outstanding individuals who were formally inducted into the Duanesburg Central School District Hall of Fame. This year’s honorees—Mr. Francis Spor, Ms. Margot Bloomstein, and Mr. John James—are all distinguished alumni of DCS. Prior to the ceremony, …
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New staff members joined Superintendent Kim Ross for a full day of orientation on Tuesday, August 26, getting to know each other and learning what makes DCS such a special place. A highlight of the day? A guided bus tour of our amazing community—led by none other than former DCS teacher and current Board of …
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With DCS sixth grade students making the move up to the Junior-Senior High School building this year, the district is taking extra measures to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible. HS math teacher Kristina Crane and HS English teacher Laura Hopkins are launching the WEB Program (Where Everybody Belongs), with the support …
DCS Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Ross sent the following message to all families, students and staff, notifying them of the passage of Policy #7316 at Tuesday evening’s Board of Education meeting. The policy details the district’s commitment to focused learning and responsibility to comply with state requirements, with a district-wide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” …
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Please join us for two performances of “Alice In Wonderland,” a musical-theater production in partnership with Missoula Children’s Theatre featuring a full cast of more than 60 DCS students, ages 5-18! Performances will take place at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Hall. General admission tickets can be purchased for $5 at …
