May 15 budget vote location changed to central offices
The vote will be held from 1-9 p.m. in the DCS central offices next to the H.S.
Eleanor Felton and Kristina Goebel honored by YMCA
April 23, 2018
Felton is an Outstanding Student, Goebel an Outstanding Educator.
Duane Players present to "The Wizard of Oz" in new auditorium
April 23, 2018
Tickets to be sold at door; performances are April 28 and 29.
Board adopts proposed budget at April 17 meeting & work session
April 19, 2018
Proposed tax levy increase is below the district's limit.
Olivia Dykstra, Eleanor Felton sign with D1 colleges
April 13, 2018
Accomplished scholar athletes cap impressive student careers.
Elementary's Pennies for Patients really add up
April 9, 2018
When DES is dedicated to a cause, the results can be "quite astonishing."
DCS to be well represented at SkillsUSA states
April 3, 2018
Two H.S. students to compete, two to assist with security at the event.
Softball players team up for Ronald McDonald House
March 27, 2018
Their coach is proud of their effort to pay it forward.
Ace alum coaches baseball players
March 26, 2018
Aaron Casper played D-1 ball, had full pitching scholarship.
March 22, 2018
What better way to learn about ecosystems than to create one?
KidWind team blows away judges
March 19, 2018
6th graders get creative to make power.
Robotics team takes on the Americas at RPI
March 19, 2018
They brought home an award and some great experience.
Zack Lawrence wins 2nd at SkillsUSA, heads to states
March 19, 2018
He brought home silver from the criminal justice regional competition.
Boone Lynch honored by Section 2, News Channel 13
March 15, 2018
He was voted top scholar athlete for the WAC and Class C.
Students choose to honor Parkland victims, spread kindness
March 13, 2018
Plans include moment of silence, reading bios, safety presentation.
March 12, 2018
They play the market to learn history.
Congrats WAC basketball all stars and senior players
March 12, 2018
DCS senior players shine on the court.
Scholar Athlete, football player Greg Cornelius honored
March 8, 2018
He represented DCS, the team and was one of 60 Scholar Athletes honored.
Morgan Hoffmann represents DCS at Scholar Athletes breakfast
She kept high grades while playing baskeball, managing other responsibilities.
An Odyssey to state competition
March 5, 2018
All four teams had a solid showing at the Odyssey of the Mind regionals.
MasterMinds team at top of their game
March 5, 2018
The DCS MasterMinds team is off to their best start ever.
Students learn about Schenectady County Sheriff's Diesel power
March 1, 2018
The guest lecturer in Life in the ER class has many skills.
HS student drop off, pick up traffic pattern changes begin March 5
Feb. 28, 2018
Changes in bus, parent student drop off and pick up at the high school.
Zack Lawrence wrestles a 3rd at states, breaks record for DCS wins
Feb. 26, 2018
He has 52 single-season and 227 career wins.
Feb. 22, 2018
They earn awards at district competition.
Feb. 22, 2018
Deadline is March 7 at 3 p.m.
Ava Pagano is a g-r-e-a-t representative of her school
Feb. 22, 2018
She participates in Regional Spelling Bee at Proctors.
DCS mourns the passing of Joe Bena
Feb. 17, 2018
The DCS community is saddened by the loss of Joe Bena.
Resources to help students cope, drills to prepare
Feb. 15, 2018
Superintendent reassures students, families following Florida shooting.
Get the latest sports schedule news via email
Feb. 12, 2018
It's easy to sign up via the athletics webpage.
Grygas grapples a sectional 3rd; Lawrence heads to states
Feb. 12, 2018
DCS wrestlers turn in top performances.
Dr. Seuss Spirit Week to celebrate beloved author, reading
Feb. 8, 2017
A time for students to get silly, colorful and mismatched.
Girls basketball seniors recognized
Feb. 8, 2018
They celebrate with a win vs. Northville.
Senior night a team effort for varsity boys basketball
Feb. 8, 2018
All 10 members are seniors this year.
First graders show how kindness includes pets
Feb. 5, 2018
They get a "BIG Shout Out" on TV, online.
Powerful, life changing, unforgettable
Feb. 5, 2018
Health classes hear a sobering message from Sgt. Tracy Mance.
Feb. 1, 2018
They scored WAC all-star status, head to sectionals.
Where do the Eagles compete next?
Jan. 30, 2018
Visit our Athletics webpage and click on the Schedules quicklink.
DVAC partnership helps teach about Life in the ER
Jan. 29, 2018
First responders share knowledge, experiences.
Traumatic brain injury speakers have message for students
Jan. 29, 2018
They share their stories to help others stay safe.
Wrestlers score silver at Ichabod tourney, Landauer is MVP
Jan. 25, 2018
They wrestle next at home on Jan. 26.
Jan. 25, 2018
DCS wrestler is ranked 2nd in section 2 at 160 lbs.
In pursuit of a cube full of positivity
Jan. 22, 2018
If students meet the challenge, their principal will do something silly.
Zach Lawrence wrestles to 200th win
Jan. 22, 2018
He starts season 25-0.
Olivia Dysktra named WAC volleyball MVP
Jan. 22, 2018
She's been named to WAC NYS 5th Volleyball team.
H.S. traffic and roads reminders
Jan. 11, 2018
Roadway reminders for all visitors to our busy campus.
Arctic cold doesn't keep Lady Eagles from cheering Great Danes
Jan. 11, 2018
Neither cold nor wind can keep our team from enjoying the game.
A power loss, a pipe and a school-community team
Jan. 8, 2018
Staff and community members team up to save building.
Jan. 2, 2018
DCS's new superintendent began today.
Executive order does not allow for school tax prepayment
Dec. 28, 2017
There is no legal or practical way to prepay school taxes by Dec. 31.
Ancient history through the eyes of a skull
Dec. 21, 2017
A visiting artist brings Aztec tradition to life for 5th graders.
DCS drive nets hundreds of Toys for Tots, cash donation
Dec. 21, 2017
Boxes overflowed at both schools, bus garage.
Girls varsity basketball team spotlighted on Spectrum News
Dec. 14, 2017
Both girls teams are strong players this season.
A musical Christmas in Delanson
Dec. 11, 2017
Student musicians bring cheer to Saturday event.
Dec. 7, 2017
It's also interesting and fun to teach, according to our elementary students.
Eagles victorious at basketball tourney
Dec. 4, 2017
They defeat Schenevus, Sullivan West to claim championship.
Soccer All Stars honored at banquet
Dec. 4, 2017
Marygrace Nichols and Olivia Harris were recognized.
Buddying up to put PBIS into practice
Nov. 30, 2017
It's all positive when Elementary classes buddy up.
Nov. 27, 2017
The Elective Fair showcases current, future course options.
Nov. 21, 2017
Tyler Montgomery, DCS staff help out at the Y senior meal program.
A caring tradition for students and staff
Nov. 21, 2017
Students and staff serve up caring at Salvation Army.
Nov. 16, 2017
New, unwrapped toys will be accepted until Dec. 13.
Nov. 17, 2018
Xander Monroe, Kyle Waddell and Greg Cornelius will be honored.
Nov. 13, 2017
As bright sunshine streamed into the new gym, DES honored our veterans.
XC trio is tougher than the weather
Nov. 13, 2017
Jen Skeeter, Elaine Atanasova and Andy Drescher finish 8, 13, 27th.
Girls XC team are Class C champs, boys team runs strong for 4th
Nov. 6, 2017
Elaine Atanasova, Andrew Drescher, Jen Skeeter to compete at states.
Weekends are time to help others
Nov. 2, 2017
Leo Club teams with Lions Club for White Cane collections.
Learning by trial was no error
Nov. 2, 2017
Students tapped as witnesses as witch is tried in Salem, MA.
Skits teach coping skills for real-life problem
Oct. 31, 2017
They were acting, but the topic was all too real.
Students tickle high-tech ivories thanks to donations
Oct. 31, 2017
The new lab just may be one of the quietest classrooms on campus.
Oct. 31, 2017
Friday the 13th was a great day for a good cause.
Digging deep to solve 5,300-year-old mystery
Oct. 30, 2017
Will we ever know what killed the Ice Man? The 6th graders are still debating.
All Stars, PRs a-plenty at Fort Plain WAC Championships
Oct. 26, 2017
Boys and girls team members shine at meet.
Colucci elected SkillsUSA vice president
Oct. 26, 2017
She studies Global Fashion and previously served as historian.
Board appoints Francis Macri superintendent of schools
Oct. 24, 2017
He will begin in January 2018.
Three grads reflect on rewards of college courses in HS
Oct. 23, 2017
They talk about saving money, saving time and moving ahead.
Be kind, be respectful and be thankful
Oct. 23, 2017
Holocaust survivor leaves students with much more than a history lesson.
Munson and Zeh accepted into ES Youth Orchestras
Oct. 23, 2017
They successfully auditioned for competitive performance groups.
Staff make Strides Against Breast Cancer
Oct. 23, 2017
They raised $660 while Making Strides in Albany's Washington Park.
Board of Education selects Francis Macri for superintendent
Oct. 19, 2017
The Board expects to formally appoint Macri at their Oct. 24 meeting.
XC teams undefeated in dual meets this season
Oct. 19, 2017
They are 10-0 and compete again tomorrow.
All's fair in the college search
Oct. 17, 2017
DCS juniors travel to Cobleskill to explore future options.
10-0 season for modified volleyball team
Oct. 17, 2017
They finish their season undefeated.
7th graders don blue and rock kindness
Oct. 16, 2017
They cast a stone at bullying.
Runners fire up Burnt Hills Invitational with 2nd place finish
Oct. 16, 2017
Great performances also include personal record, top 10 finish.
Oct. 16, 2017
Only wins this season for the modified boys soccer team.
Dykstra leads team to big win in last home match
Oct. 16, 2017
Volleyball team scores win in a 5-game thriller.
Oct. 12, 2017
The girls cross country team finished 3rd, the boys team placed 6th.
Duanesburg digs into Capital Region Hunger Games
Oct. 5, 2017
Students are aiming to collect the most food for those in need.
Oct. 3, 2017
The boys and girls teams ran well at the EJ Herrmann XC Invitational.
Finalists selected in superintendent search
Sept. 29, 2017
They will visit and meet with the Board in early October.
H.S. students earn 823 college credits - for free
Sept. 28, 2017
Credits earned through SCCC would have cost $127,565 in tuition.
Varsity volleyball team takes 2nd in Waterford-Halfmoon tourney
Sept. 25, 2017
They are 4-1 in their league.
Girls varsity XC team runs away with silver
Sept. 25, 2017
They finished 2nd out of 15 teams at the Queensbury Invitational.
PBIS Day was positively spirited
Sept. 25, 2017
School spirit, team building and fun were the goals at both schools.
Soccer team rock n bowls to raise $400 for Red Cross
Sept. 22, 2017
They raised $400 for hurricane relief.
Alison Fiorini named National Merit Commended Student
Sept. 22, 2017
She's among the top 3% nationally of students who took the PSAT.
Sweethearts, heroes and empathy
Sept. 22, 2017
Even the most caring among us can find his empathy challenged.
Sept. 18, 2017
New year, new classrooms, new friends: DES is back in the learning groove.
Volleyball team serves up winning sets
Sept. 18, 2017
A championship is a great way to end a first week of competition.
Graduation date is set: Friday, June 22 at 6 p.m., HS auditorium
Sept. 11, 2017
High school oil leak contained
Sept. 11, 2017
An oil leak was contained, and the district is working with the DEC.
Lady Eagles battle in tourney, soar over Sharon Springs
Sept. 7, 2017
The girls varsity soccer team had a tough Middleburgh tournament, then rebounded by defeating Sharon Springs.
Harry Folckemer puts DCS career in park
Aug. 7, 2017
Children first, safety always was his motto for nearly 25 years.
No more in-person tax payments at DCS office
July 13, 2017
School tax payments will no longer be accepted in-person at the DCS central office. Payments must be either mailed or made online.
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Saturday, April 28
"Wizard of Oz" [NEW DATE]
HS auditorium, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 29
"Wizard of Oz" [NEW DATE]
HS auditorium, 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 5
Duanesburg HS Prom
Tuesday, May 8
Board of Education Meeting & Budget Hearing
Location TBA, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 10
Meet the Board of Ed
Candidates Night
ES Cafeteria, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15
Budget Vote
DISTRICT OFFICE, 1-9 p.m.
Note: Location change
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day - No school
Tuesday, June 5
Regents exams
Monday, June 11
Last day of classes gr. 7-12
Tuesday, June 12
Board of Education Meeting
Location TBA, 6:30 p.m.
Tues., June 12-Thurs., June 14
Regents exams
Thursday, June 14
Spring Sports Award Ceremony
HS cafeteria, 6 p.m.
Mon., June 18-Thurs., June 21
Regents exams
Thursday, June 21
Early dismissal, ES 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon staff development
Friday, June 22
Staff development day
Class of 2018 Graduation
6 p.m., HS Auditorium
Community service, fundraising for a cause, serving as a SkillsUSA
officer, caring for our nation's flag, preventing bullying, earning
scholarships, building school spirit, honoring those who've served,
having fun with STEAM,
enjoying the outdoors: DCS students do all of these positive things, and more!
READ MORE ON OUR POSITIVELY DUANESBURG PAGE