With October almost over and November just around the corner, it is a good time to let our families know the procedures in place at DCS, should we have to delay or close school because of inclement weather or any other reason. Decisions about school delays and closures are made by the Superintendent, after consulting …
Congratulations to four students from Duanesburg Central School District who were selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. The students earned the recognition because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT or AP Exams. Seniors Brooke Greco, Jacob Bemis and Owen Lohret earned recognition in the category of …
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Mark Your Calendars: Public Hearing – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 (Joe Bena Hall) Community Vote – 1-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 (Jr.-Sr. HS Media Center) About a dozen community members attended a Centennial Capital Project facilities walk through on Thursday, October 6, to view areas intended to be part of Duanesburg Central …
Congratulations to the Duanesburg boys varsity golf team and coach Dave Schalekamp on earning the title of Western Athletic Conference League champions for the second year in a row! This marks the third time in four years that the DCS golf team has won the WAC championship. This year’s tournament was played at Fox Run …
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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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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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Check out the latest Superintendent’s Update which details COVID guidance for the start of the 2022-23 school year at DCS.
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 …
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 …
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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