Virtual SUNY College Fair May 14 & 16

SUNY will be offering their first ever virtual college fairs on Thursday, May 14, and Saturday, May 16. The fair will include representatives from nearly every SUNY campus. Students will be able to chat with reps using text and video chat. Register at the following link: https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/virtual-college-fair/

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 …

Update May 1: Message for parents from the superintendent

Dear Duanesburg parents and guardians, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during his May 1 press briefing that New York schools will remain closed through the end of the school year to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Our teachers have been in contact with students and their families to provide instructional materials and will …

Update May 1: Governor orders schools closed through remainder of school year

On May 1, Gov. Cuomo ordered schools to remain closed through the end of the school year. Coursework will continue to be delivered remotely to students. Please take note: In order to continue to be eligible for course credit, individual students must continue to actively participate in the district’s plan for continuing education for the …

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. …

Message from incoming superintendent, Dr. James Niedermeier

James Niedermeier, Ed.D, was appointed Duanesburg superintendent of schools, effective July 1, 2020, by the DCS Board of Education at their April 7, 2020 meeting. Dr. Niedermeier extends the message below to all in the district. He also offers the following video message: April 8, 2020 Dear Duanesburg Central School District Community Member, I am …

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 …

Update April 22: Reminder buildings & grounds closed to public

Our buildings and grounds are closed to the public through May 15, per orders from the governor, due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation. Please be advised that this means both campuses are closed to all people except essential employees, including all buildings, playgrounds and athletic fields (track, baseball diamond, soccer fields, tennis courts, etc.). Thank you …

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