Dear DCS Community: Though new COVID cases continue to crop up daily at DCS, we are beginning to see a decrease in the high numbers that followed the winter break. This aligns with regional and statewide downward trends. As I indicated in my last update, we have now discontinued the daily notifications of positive COVID …
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Dear DCS Community: As you know, guidance about COVID-19 is constantly evolving. As a district, our goal is to streamline the information we receive so you are aware of available resources and best practices to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our school community. The information we share with you comes from our …
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Lady Eagles Currently Ranked #1 Class C Team in New York State This year, all the pieces seem to be in place for the girls varsity basketball team at Duanesburg High School to have the season of a lifetime. In fact, as of December 19, the New York Sportswriters Association ranked them as the #1 …
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Monday, January 3, 2022 Superintendent’s Update: Changes to COVID-19 Protocols Dear DCS Community: As you are probably already aware, our region, like the state and nation as a whole, is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 positive cases attributable to the more virulent omicron strain of the virus and holiday transmission. Nevertheless, our district remains committed …
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December 29, 2021 Dear DCS Community: As you may have heard in the media, Governor Hochul has indicated COVID-19 tests will be sent to all school districts for distribution following the winter break. At this point, we have not received these tests. Additionally, health and safety guidance from both the state and our local county …
In 2020, the Duanesburg Central School District and members of the district’s Board of Education set forth a strategic plan called “DCS Forward,” which prioritized improving school culture so that staff and students feel safe, welcomed, and included as well as creating an environment where each child has access to the resources they need to …
We are thrilled that spectators will be able to attend home sporting events to cheer on our athletes during the winter season, but there are some health and safety guidelines that everyone in attendance must follow. We hope that by setting expectations in advance, everyone will have a more positive experience. Because there are some …
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We wanted to make our community aware that we have a dedicated Grief Resources page on the district website that contains helpful information for anyone in our community who has questions or needs assistance. This page will be added to as we find resources that we feel our community can benefit from. As always, our …
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The Duanesburg school community is mourning the loss of kindergarten student Jacob Patino, who along with his mom, Alexandria Bustamante Gomez, was fatally injured Wednesday night. “Even if they didn’t know Jacob personally, it’s safe to say that every single member of our school community has been deeply affected by this disturbing event,” Superintendent of …
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This afternoon, representatives from the NY State Police confirmed that there were two fatalities – a five year old boy and his mother – as the result of a tragic crime that happened last night on Duanesburg Road in the Town of Duanesburg. The district learned that the five year old victim was a kindergarten …
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