The deadline to receive completed pre-K applications is quickly approaching. Completed materials must be received by the district registrar (Joanne Boyd) by FRIDAY, MARCH 14. Only a small fraction of the applications that the district sent to families have been returned. In order to make sure the district has the appropriate amount of PK classrooms, …
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MEETING CANCELED The district’s Board of Education has called for a special meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 27 in the Central Office for the purpose of certifying a Public School Registration change as required by NYSED to allow for the district’s sixth grade cohort to move from Duanesburg Elementary School …
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“Flying on the Wings of our Words” “It was a cold day in November the morning we left Potenza to come to America…” So began the narrative that visiting teaching artist, Laurie McIntosh (aka Story Laurie) recently shared with sixth grade classes at Duanesburg Elementary, as part of a two-day arts-in-education residency. The 30-minute story …
Join the conversation and help shape the future of DCS! The Duanesburg Central School District would like to invite all stakeholders to join district administrators and members of the Board of Education from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 for an evening of Interactive Community Roundtable Discussions on important topics that will help shape …
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Schenectady County Sheriff’s Deputy David Smith joined the Duanesburg Central School District in December to serve as the district’s second school resource officer. He will be stationed at Duanesburg Elementary School, while Deputy Eric Reyell will continue to be based out of the Jr.-Sr. High School building. Smith has been with the Schenectady County Sheriff’s …
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Superintendent Ross emphasizes culture, connection, and community Kimberly Ross was named Duanesburg’s new superintendent of schools in March 2024. She brings extensive experience to the role, having served as superintendent of the Green Island Union Free School District from 2019-2024. Before that, she held leadership positions as the director of student support services for the …
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Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Ross shared the following information with staff, students, and families today. Dear DCS Students & Families: As we wrap up the fall sports season and turn our attention to winter athletics, I would like to let our community know of an upcoming leadership change in the district’s athletic department. Ms. Catie …
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Are you passionate about education and looking for a flexible way to make a difference in our community? DCS is actively seeking enthusiastic community members to join our network of substitute teachers. We are ALWAYS in need of dedicated substitutes. The best part? You get to create your own schedule! Whether you can commit to …
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The Duanesburg Central School District recently qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which means that ALL students in grades PK-12 will receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals at school for the 2024-25 school year. The district received this designation based on different factors that revealed the need for financial assistance for district families. The …
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Them Peterson and Spor re-elected to Board of Education; MacTiernan elected to first term Voters in the Duanesburg Central School District approved the district’s $19,443,000 spending plan for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 289-120, a 71% margin. The budget for next school year includes a 2.41% ($458,000) year-to-year spending increase and called …
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