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Accelerated math and science courses return for 7th and 8th grades

After several years of interruption, accelerated programs in both math and science for DCS middle school students will return for the 2022-23 school year.  Students entering seventh grade will have the opportunity to take accelerated classes in both math and/or science and will be selected for an advanced level course using screenings assessments administered at …

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Free DCS STEAM Camps offered this summer for students entering grades 6-9

Time to start thinking about summer plans! DCS is offering students entering grades 6-9 the chance to participate in FREE camps this summer, focused around STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). Three different week-long sessions will take place at the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School each day from 9 a.m.-noon, with bus transportation available. …

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Feedback from Community Engagement Workshop helps to inform upcoming capital project

Almost 30 DCS community members, teachers, staff and students participated in a virtual workshop Tuesday night, with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Niedermeier and representatives from Ashley McGraw Architects, to build a collective vision for the future of Duanesburg’s educational facilities and provide input on an upcoming capital project that will be voted on September …

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Student sculptures line the hallways at Duanesburg Junior-Senior High School

Students in Kevin DiTondo’s Studio Art class recently completed sculpture projects, after studying the works of Swedish-American artist Claes Oldenurg. Students started with a drawing of their sculpture and then used a variety of materials to turn their drawings into life-size models – plaster wrap, cardboard, matboard, foamcore, newspaper, paint and hot glue. The sculptures …

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DCS girls basketball team preps for state tournament

Lady Eagles play regional game against Northern Adirondack on Sunday, March 13 Duanesburg’s girls varsity basketball team with coach Chris Herron, made history this year when they brought home DCS’ first ever girls basketball Class C sectional title with a 64-47 defeat over Greenwich. The Lady Eagles will now represent Section 2 in the NYSPHSAA …

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“Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” at Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School – March 18, 19 & 20

For the first time since the fall of 2019, students at Duanesburg Junior-Senior High School will have the opportunity to perform live in front of an audience when the Duanesburg Drama Club presents “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” on Friday, March 18 (7:00 p.m.), Saturday, March 19 (7:00 p.m.) and Sunday, March 20 (2:00 p.m.) …

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NY state guidance on COVID as of Wednesday, March 2

As you also know, health and safety guidance from the state and local health departments related to COVID-19 continues to evolve. While the latest state guidance removes the mask requirement, the following health and safety protocols remain in place: Regardless of vaccination status, if a student tests positive for COVID-19 they must isolate for a …

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DCS students can earn credit towards an associate degree through DCS+1 program

SUNY Schenectady to host a virtual informational session for DCS students and families at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 Did you know that students at Duanesburg Junior-Senior High School have the opportunity to earn credits towards an associate degree while they’re still in high school? The “DSC+1” program with SUNY Schenectady launched in Fall …

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Spring sports sign-ups now available for modified, JV and varsity

Sign-ups for spring athletics are now taking place on rSchool. 2022 spring athletic programs for our students in grades 7-12 will include: Boys Baseball:  Modified, Varsity Girls Softball:  Modified (depending on numbers), JV/Varsity Boys Track and Field:  Modified, Varsity Girls Track and Field:  Modified, Varsity  JV/Varsity athletics will begin on Monday, March 14 and modified …

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DCS Masterminds team off to a strong start this season

Duanesburg’s JV and varsity Masterminds teams are off to a great start this year, with the varsity team currently in second place in the league, and the JV team in first place! Masterminds is a quiz bowl-style academic competition for high school students. Matches are played in eight-minute halves with each school playing four students …

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