Nearly 150 attend Long-Term Planning Forum, provide input

January 25, 2011

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, nearly 150 parents, residents and teachers attended the district’s Long-Term Planning Forum where they heard more about the financial state of the district and what’s at stake for Duanesburg students and the community. They also provided input about the future of the school district during small-group roundtable discussions. [READ FULL STORY]

Board adopts assessment relief resolution for flood victims

January 25, 2011

At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Board of Education adopted a resolution to extend property tax relief to flood victims of hurricane Irene and tropical storm Lee. If you are a resident of the Duanesburg Central School District and your property was catastrophically affected by hurricane Irene or tropical storm Lee, please contact your local town assessor’s office for more information about tax relief.

Board agrees to apply for feasibility grant with other districts

January 19, 2011

At its January 17 meeting, the DCS Board of Education unanimously agreed to participate with Schoharie, Middleburg and Cobleskill-Richmondville School Districts in applying for a feasibility grant. [READ MORE]

News Channel 13's Elaine Houston features DES students who helped local flood victim during the holiday season

December 22, 2011

Students from Duanesburg elementary school came to the aid of students from Gilboa-Conesvillle. They are presenting them with books in hopes of bringing them some Christmas cheer! [WATCH VIDEO]

Leo Club wreath sale proceeds go to local families

December 14, 2011

During the holiday season, the Leo Club makes and sells evergreen wreaths and donates the proceeds to local families in need. “This is our biggest fundraiser and has become one of the club’s most notable traditions,” says Leo Club Advisor Karen Kanarkiewicz. “We have many repeat customers whose wreath purchases help our local families in need. This year we raised more than $600.” [READ MORE]

Duanesburg residents prove they are generous once again

December 14, 2011

Residents, staff and students donated more than 200 toys for the district's annual Toys for Tots campaign. [READ MORE]

Duanesburg, Schalmont hold joint board workshop

December 14, 2011

District officials and board members discuss sharing services to maintain and expand opportunities for students. [READ MORE]

Students visit AIDS Memorial Quilt display, make a quilt for contribution

December 12, 2011

In early December, more than 50 Duanesburg art, sociology and health students in Mr. DiTondo, Mrs. Sprenger and Ms. Moffett’s classes took a special field trip to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center to view the enormous handmade AIDS Memorial Quilt. [READ MORE]

Congratulations to DEC poster contest winner Zach McKeeby

December 5, 2011

Senior Zach McKeeby entered a poster he created in Marcy McKinley's UHS Environmental Studies class in an annual statewide Department of Environmental Conservation contest. The contest is focused around highlighting student-created art that exemplifies recycling, reusing, waste reduction, composting, buying recycled products and other eco-friendly habits that people and organizations can practice. Zach's artwork focused on composting won third place in the Grades 10-12 category. His artwork was included in the 2012 New York Recycles calendar. Congratulations Zach!

Spelling Bee winner Wyeth McKinley goes on to Capital Region Bee

December 5, 2011

Congratulations to sixth grade student Wyeth McKinley who took first place in the Duanesburg Spelling Bee. [MORE]

Music for the Holidays broadcast schedule, DVD information

November 30, 2011

Congratulations to the High School Select Choir who will perform in WMHT's annual Music for the Holidays production where the vocal talent of the region’s young people perform. The one-hour special will be broadcast on WMHT-TV from Dec. 19 to Dec. 25 and on WMHT-FM 89.1 radio on Sunday, Dec. 25. For a full schedule and information about purchasing the DVD, click [HERE].

Duanesburg Day, March 3

November 28, 2011

A Community of Helping Hands is the theme of this year's Duanesburg Day celebration being held Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the MS/HS campus. In honor of the theme, attendees are kindly asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to local food pantries. Duanesburg Day is a community celebration to recognize local heritage and culture of the past, present and future. We hope you can attend! If you'd like to participate as a local antique dealer, artisan, crafter or community group, please download the registration form [FORM] and the participation letter [LETTER] for more information.

Duanesburg supports Education Speaks blog

October  5, 2011

Nearly every day a local, regional or national news story about public education can be found in the media. For parents, education leaders and politicians alike, public education is a hot topic that requires the utmost attention. That is why DCS is supporting and sharing with the community a new blog, Education Speaks, created by Capital Region BOCES. Education Speaks is devoted to a thoughtful discussion of the issues shaping public education in New York’s Greater Capital Region and beyond. So, if you're passionate about education, take a look at Education Speaks.

Follow DCS athletic news on Twitter

September  14, 2011

Athletic Director Penny Hardenstine is making it even easier for students, parents, coaches and community members to be in the know about the Duanesburg Athletic Department through Twitter. Sign up for a free Twitter account at Twitter.com and start following SportsDCS to get reminders and announcements.

Duanesburg is on Facebook! "Like us"

September 1,  2011

Duanesburg Central Schools is now a member of Facebook. "Like us" to get up to the minute posts about what is happening in our schools, view photos and more! Just go to www. facebook.com/duanesburgschools