Congratulations to the following DCS juniors and seniors who were recently recognized by College Board for various awards! These prestigious national accolades are handed to top students who apply and meet a number of criteria, including scoring in the top 10% of PSAT test takers from the state, and earning a cumulative GPA of B+ …
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Today was “Opening Day” for employees of the Duanesburg Central School District. As part of their first Superintendent’s Conference Day of the 2024-2025 school year, all DCS employees gathered in the high school cafeteria this morning for breakfast prepared by DCS’ Food Services Director Dan Silva and his Food Services team. Staff then made their …
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Are you passionate about education and looking for a flexible way to make a difference in our community? DCS is actively seeking enthusiastic community members to join our network of substitute teachers. We are ALWAYS in need of dedicated substitutes. The best part? You get to create your own schedule! Whether you can commit to …
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The Duanesburg Central School District recently qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which means that ALL students in grades PK-12 will receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals at school for the 2024-25 school year. The district received this designation based on different factors that revealed the need for financial assistance for district families. The …
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DCS’ district-wide Code of Conduct is available for public comment for a 30-day window. Any comments, questions or concerns should be directed to Superintendent of Schools, Kimberly Ross: kross@duanesburg.org or (518) 895-2279. Read the 2024-2025 Code of Conduct here.
The following is a list of recommended (although not required) school supplies for students in grades K-6 for the 2024-2025 school year. Kindergarten Backpack 1 composition book Headphones for Chromebook 12 pack colored pencils Non-leak reusable water bottle A change of clothes for emergencies (in large ziplock labeled with child’s name) Grade 1 4 heavy …
More than 50 DCS students in grades 1-12 are participating in musical performances of “Jack and the Beanstalk” on Saturday, August 3 as part of a week-long theater camp experience with Missoula Children’s Theater. Students auditioned for the show on Monday, July 29 and will spend all week learning and rehearsing their lines, song lyrics, …
DCS’ District-Wide School Safety Plan is currently available for 30-day review from the public. Any comments or questions can be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Management Services Jeffrey Rivenburg at jrivenburg@duanesburg.org. View the proposed Safety Plan here.
There are still open spots in DCS’ pre-kindergarten program for the 2024-2025 school year. Children who reside in the district and turned four years old on or before December 1, 2024 are eligible. Duanesburg offers a full day pre-kindergarten program (8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at Duanesburg Elementary School. There is no charge to families …
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There will be a special Board of Education meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 in the Jr.-Sr. High School media center/library to accept the results of the 2024-2025 budget vote.
