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Voters approve budget, bus purchase; elect four to board of education

Duanesburg voters approved a $17,885,000 budget by a vote of 217-65, a margin of 77%. The spending plan will enhance academic programs and supports the district’s strategic plan with a 1.82% year-to-year spending increase and a property tax levy of 1.95%, which is below the district’s state-calculated limit, or “cap.” The budget also continues athletic …

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High school earns high marks in national school ranking

Duanesburg High School was ranked as one of the best high schools in America.  The recognition was announced by the U.S. News & World Report in its 2021 Best High Schools rankings. The rankings identify the top-performing public high schools at the national and state level and include published data on more than 17,800 schools.  …

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Students connected with senior citizens through new community outreach program

The students of the Duanesburg Central School District want the many older adults who have been shuttered in their homes throughout the pandemic to know that someone is thinking of them. The school district has partnered with the Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Service to put cheerful cards and student-written letters in their hands.  …

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Regents testing 2021

The New York State Education Department has announced that Algebra I, English Language Arts, Earth Science, and Living Environment Regents exams will be given this June. These exams are required by federal regulations. All other Regents exams scheduled to take place in June have been canceled. No Regents exams will be given in August.  Credit for …

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Athletics news, stories and photos

Looking for athletics news? DCS has a dedicated athletics site to share exclusive information about our teams and sporting events. The site features a virtual scoreboard, team schedules, updates, photo galleries and resources. Go Eagles! 

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Basketball teams raise $950 for St. Jude Children Research Hospital

The DCS Basketball Program turned an obstacle into an opportunity this season and raised money for charity in the process. Teams could not welcome in-person fans, so they instead livestreamed games and filled the stands with cardboard cutouts. Families and friends could make donations and get pictures of their faces placed on the cutouts. The …

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Virtual Student Equity Summit on May 25

Date and Time  May 25 from 5:30-7 p.m. How to Access Google Meet https://meet.google.com/hoq-pqwy-bme Leading Change for the Common Good You are invited to join a virtual conference and collaborate with students from across the region to discuss issues of equity and inclusion. The summit is designed to provide a forum for dialogue and reflection …

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High school students reflect and reset to gear up for year-end success

A school-wide event at the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School gave students the opportunity to reflect and reset to help ensure their success through the end of the school year.  The school’s PBIS program led an activity that gave every student the chance to share what they are grateful for and set goals for the remainder …

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New transparency dashboard easily communicates school district finances, test scores and more

Website features further highlight district priorities and strategic planning The Duanesburg Central School District has partnered with ClearGov, a transparency and benchmarking platform, to launch an infographic-based fiscal transparency dashboard. This new online tool provides taxpayers with an easy-to-understand, visual breakdown of the school district’s finances, as well as insights into demographics, student performance, and information on …

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