Category: Jr-Sr News

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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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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