Congratulations to DCS sophomores Jennifer Patino and Paige Kropp on their acceptance into the HOBY New York East Leadership Conference, which will take place this weekend — Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2 — at the University at Albany. The prestigious Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program was founded in 1958, with the mission …
Incoming Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Ross has been working closely with the Duanesburg Board of Education and Interim Superintendent Jeffery Ziegler to implement a transition plan that will give her the opportunity to meet staff, students, families, and community members during the last several weeks of this current school year. Although she doesn’t officially start …
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On Tuesday, May 21, the community will vote on the district’s proposed spending plan for the 2024-2025 school year. They will also elect three candidates to serve on the board of education for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2024. The Duanesburg Community PTA will once again host “Meet the Candidates” night to give the community …
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Proposal Stays Under the Tax Levy Limit Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 21, to consider a proposed $19,443,000 spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. Polls will be open from 1 – 9 p.m. at the Duanesburg Elementary School. The plan maintains all academic programs, extracurricular offerings and athletics, while prioritizing …
All month, DES students have been working hard to raise funds to support the work of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region by reading as many books as they can and seeking donations and sponsors through the Read for Ronald McDonald House initiative. Participants ask family and friends to sponsor the time …
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As previously mentioned at the Tuesday, March 12 BOE meeting, DCS has one day to give back to staff and students since we did not use all of our allotted snow days. The original school calendar had Thursday, March 28 as that tentative day, however, the district has decided to use the additional “snow day” …
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Duanesburg’s Junior-Senior High School Principal Jodi Marvin recently announced High Honor Roll and Honor Roll recipients for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Students with total GPAs of 90.0+ are named to the high honor roll. Students with total GPAs of 80-89.9 are named to the honor roll. Any student who has a …
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Come support DCS Drama Club THIS WEEKEND for two performances of “Duanesburg Sings Broadway,” with 7 p.m. shows on both Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 in Joe Bena Hall at Duanesburg High School. This is a fundraiser performance to help raise money for Drama Club’s spring musical. Tickets can be purchased at the …
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This summer, more than 50 students from the Duanesburg Central School District once again had the opportunity to participate in a week-long theater workshop with professional actors from Missoula Children’s Theater! All this week, students have been participating in workshops to help hone their acting skills, while practicing for two musical performances of “Beauty Lou …
On July 11, 2023, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts and the City School District of Albany will vote to authorize the construction of a storage building at the Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at various locations throughout the region. …
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