More than 40 DCS students in grades 1-11 will join professional actors from Missoula Children’s Theatre, for a production of “The Little Mermaid” on Saturday, August 6 in Joe Bena Auditorium at Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School. There will be two performances – one at 3 p.m. and one at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be available …
Superintendent’s Update 7/22/22 Dear DCS Community, We have heard both excitement and concerns from the community over Schenectady County’s recent announcement about their potential purchase of the local YMCA, and consequent donation of the facility back to the school district. While I think we are all eager for the facility to once again reopen for …
Students in grades 6-9 are having fun this summer with some hands-on learning at DCS’ free three-week camp focused around STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). The first week of camp was “Survivor” themed – this current week is themed around “Medieval Times” – and the final week will take a deep dive …
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On Aug. 9, 2022, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts and the City School District of Albany will have the opportunity to cast their vote on the sale of two buildings. BOCES programs located at the current Career and Technical School, Albany Campus and Maywood School are moving to new, state-of-the-art facilities constructed …
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Dear DCS Community: As was released on Friday (July 8), Schenectady County is considering a purchase of the YMCA building and donating the facility back to the school district. Among other things, the school district would use the facility to expand its prekindergarten programming and enhance its athletic programs while reopening for community wellness use …
County would donate facility back to the Duanesburg Central School District This is a reprint of a press release that was distributed by Schenectady County on Friday, July 8, 2022. The Schenectady County Legislature will consider a resolution to purchase the Duanesburg YMCA, located at 221 Victoria Drive in Delanson, for $1.8 million. Once purchased …
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Please excuse our appearance this summer …. we’re building a new bus loop at the elementary school! The “Bus Loop” capital project, which was approved by voters in September, ‘21, has officially entered the construction phase. Engineers broke ground this week for the project and plans are to have the new bus loop completed in …
Dear DCS Community: I am pleased to share exciting news for the Duanesburg community. As you know, the YMCA/DACC is a special facility and its closure has left people of all ages without a valued wellness resources. After a considerable amount of planning, I can now report that a municipality is poised to purchase the …
Earlier this month, nine members of Duanesburg’s Class of 2022 were recognized for completing their designated programs of study at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School. Congratulations to the following members of DCS’ Class of 2022! Griffin Boehlke – Electrical Trades Tyler Busch – Culinary James Holliday – Construction Alex Howell – Welding Evan …
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Duanesburg Central School District is proud to announce students with the top ten highest GPAs for the graduating class of 2022! Valedictorian: Jessica Archambeault Biomedical Science Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY Salutatorian: Bailey Grenier Business Administration Northeastern University in Boston, MA #3: Christopher Vogt Marine Biology Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL #4: Magdalena …
