Dear DCS Community: Based on observations and feedback regarding the “Remote Learning Day” called on Dec. 17, we have decided on some important updates intended to improve our snow day protocols this year: In the event that conditions call for another weather closure, we will call a traditional snow day unless we reach a point …
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The Duanesburg Central School District has unveiled a three-year strategic plan for strengthening its educational program. Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Niedermeier presented “DCS Forward” during a virtual community forum on Dec. 10. The plan features long-term goals and the work that is being done to achieve them. The plan focuses on bolstering academic achievement, …
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Dear DCS Community: I am reaching out to you today to ask for your help in keeping our schools open. We had previously shared with youinformation about the state’s strategy to combat COVID-19 through a color-coded system known as the Micro-Cluster Initiative. This is a system of designating certain areas as a Yellow, Orange or …
The DCS Athletics Department is proud to announce the fall season scholar-athlete teams as recognized by the NYSPHSAA. To receive scholar-athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75 percent of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90. Congratulations to everyone for all of their hard work! Girls cross-country …
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Dear DCS Community: Schools in New York have received new guidance about how the state is tracking COVID-19 infection rates. The state has implemented a color-coding system as a means to identify “hotspot” areas. We want to share information about how this color-coding system may impact our schools. Please note that at this time, there …
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Duanesburg faculty are trailblazing new teaching methods as education is reimagined under hybrid learning. They are working harder than ever to teach in multiple classrooms, while also teaching students remotely through live streams — all at the same time. Some faculty are teaching up to 50 students at once. They lead students in their classrooms …
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The Duanesburg Central School District is committed to as much transparency and information sharing as possible with regard to COVID-19 in our school community. Although there are no cases of COVID-19 in the district at this time, we want to share information about how you would be informed if there is a positive case. We …
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The USDA is providing grant funding to all public school districts, including Duanesburg, to cover the cost of meals for students through December 31, or until the funding runs out. This includes breakfast and lunch, either at school or via parent pickup (home menu). Read more.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to apply for the confidential Free & Reduced Price Meals program, which provides free meals for all qualifying children. This program also benefits students beyond nutritious meals: participation may also provide them with fee waivers for tests, applications, scholarships and programs, including College in the High School courses. A tuition …
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