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DES’ PBIS Team Kicks-Off “Glowing With Kindness” Campaign with Laser Light Show

Last Friday, PK-5 students at Duanesburg Elementary School were treated to an interactive laser light program sponsored by the school’s PBIS team. The assembly helped kick off DES’ theme for the 2022-23 school year, “Glowing With Kindness.”  During the presentation, students learned about three very important values:  self-awareness, empathy, and compassion. The program was coordinated …

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Update on Proposed Centennial Capital Project

Superintendent Announces Guided Campus Tour for Public for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 At Tuesday evening’s regularly scheduled monthly Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Niedermeier presented an update on an upcoming proposed $28 million Centennial Capital Project which will be voted on by the community on December 8, 2022. The …

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More than 40 DCS students to appear in a production of “The Little Mermaid” August 6

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 …

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Superintendent’s Update 7/22/22

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 …

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DCS Junior High School students participate in three-week STEAM summer camp

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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A Note from Dr. Niedermeier about Schenectady County’s potential purchase of the YMCA

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 …

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Schenectady County Legislature to consider purchasing Duanesburg YMCA

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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Construction started on new bus loop capital project at Duanesburg Elementary School

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 …

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Nine members of DCS’ Class of 2022 complete BOCES CTE certifications

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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