Talent on display at virtual art show
Duanesburg High School students have talent, and teachers Kevin DiTondo and Ashlyn Piercey have put together a terrific Virtual Art Show of their work. View the gallery and see what they’ve created.
Hannah Mulhern honored with Sno Riders Award
Congrats to Hannah Mulhern on being voted by the 8th grade team as this year’s recipient of the Frontier Sno Riders Award, which recognizes a middle school student who has shown a commitment to community service and class participation. According to her nomination, “Hannah embodies this through active class participation throughout her various courses, and …
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Honoring our retirees
DCS is honoring retiring faculty and staff and all they have contributed during their years in our schools. We will miss them all, and we wish them all the best. The slides and photos below highlight just some of their many contributions to our schools. More good wishes Check out this slide show about our …
Ava Pagano honored by DAR
Duanesburg Jr. High school 8th grade student Ava Pagano has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Award through the Schenectada Chapter. “Ava flourishes in the social studies classroom by engaging in critical-thinking and thoughtful reflection of our nation’s history,” said Lisa Dennison, Duanesburg High School social studies teacher. …
DCS named a School of Distinction: Congrats Scholar-Athletes!
Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School has been named a School of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA) for achieving Scholar-Athlete status for all varsity teams. NYSPHAA’s Scholar-Athlete honors students and teams for excellence in their studies. To be named a Scholar-Athlete team, at least 75 percent of a roster must …
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Dozen wrestlers named All-stars
Congratulations to the 12 members of Duanesburg’s varsity wrestling team who’ve been named to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) 2019-20 All-Star Team. First team selections include Austin Lints, Jeremy Rehberg, Shayne Chiofalo, Francis Milos III, Cadan Landauer, and Jacob Suits. Second team All-Stars include Scott Nicolella, Daniel Stealey, Mahmoud Esa, Sean Rickert, Tyler Lloyd, and …
Seniors donate $4,000 of class fund to Regional Food Bank
Despite a disappointing senior year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior class at Duanesburg Jr/.Sr. High School voted to donate $4,000 of their senior fund to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to help local people in need. Duanesburg Class of 2020 Treasurer Andrew Drescher and Student Council Vice President Paul Munson …
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Update April 2: Alternative process for issuing Working Papers
During the period of school closures due to COVID -19, parents/guardians and minors can complete the appropriate application form and email to: mhundley@duanesburg.org. Fillable PDF versions of the AT-17 Application for Employment Certificate and AT-22 Application for Employment Permit can be accessed by clicking on the links. These forms allow digital signatures. Once received, Mrs. …
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Child care services for essential workers
Child care scholarships are available April 24, 2020 New York State is using a portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to provide child care to income eligible essential workers at no cost. Essential workers who must work outside of the home and who are using a regulated …
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Show us your spirit – virtually!
You can’t keep Eagle spirit down! Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School students will celebrate Virtual School Spirit Week beginning April 6. Students are asked to take photos of themselves participating in the week’s special activities and send them to lkuhl@duanesburg.org or mlongo@duanesburg.org. DCS will share them out here and on the district’s Facebook page. Here are …