DISTRICT NEWS
No School May 24 and 28 - Posted May 23, 2013
There will be no school on Friday, May 24 or Tuesday, May 28 due to unused emergency closing days.
CHS Junior to Attend Boys State - Posted May 23, 2013
Jake Schultz, a Columbia High School Junior, will attend the elite American Legion Boys State program from June 23 - 29. Schultz went through a rigorous screening process before being selected for the exclusive program. Read More...
Congratulations to EGCSD's Newly-Tenured Educators - Posted May 23, 2013
Ten East Greenbush Central School District educators received tenure in their current positions at the May 22 Board of Education meeting. Tenure is awarded following a comprehensive review of the individuals' work over a period of years, beginning when they are hired. Read More...
Letter from Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle - Posted May 22, 2013
On behalf of myself and the Board of Education, I would like to thank you for showing such tremendous support for our school district at the May 21st vote. The East Greenbush Central School District is a great district in a great community. Read More…
May 21 Vote Results - Posted May 21, 2013
On Tuesday, May 21, East Greenbush Central School District residents approved an $86,143,773 budget for the 2013-14 school year. This budget represents a 1.20 percent increase in spending over the current year's budget and will result in a 0.32 percent tax levy increase for district residents. Read More...
Would you like to give your feedback on the budget and capital project vote? – Posted May 21, 2013
If so, please take a minute to fill out a short and anonymous exit survey available here. The feedback we receive will help the district administration and Board of Education in planning for subsequent school years.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Posted May 8, 2013
The Columbia All Sports Club held its Eleventh Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 4. Congratulations to our nominees! To view a photo album of the celebration click here.
CHS Ranked in Newsweek’s Best High Schools in U.S. - Posted May 7, 2013
Columbia High School was one of only seven high schools from the Capital Region to be ranked in the Newsweek/Daily Beast list of the 2,000 best public high schools in America. Read More...
District Report Card Shows Student Achievement- Posted May 6, 2013
East Greenbush Central School District students outperformed the state benchmarks in all areas of accountability for all student subgroups, according to the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) 2011-12 school report cards released on April 30, 2013. Only one other district in Columbia, Rensselaer and Greene counties met the state accountability requirements for all student subgroups and EGCSD was one of only five Suburban Council schools to do so. Read More...
2013-2014 Budget Newsletter - Posted April 30, 2013
The 2013-2014 budget newsletter is now available. To download the newsletter click here. A print copy will be mailed to every household in the District in early May. For additional information on the 2013/2014 budget click here. For more information on the four capital project propositions click here.
Goff Science Olympiad Team Earns 5 Medals at States - Posted April 29, 2013
The Goff Science Olympiad team earned medals in five events and placed 10th overall at the New York State Science Olympiad finals on April 12 and 13 at Syracuse University. Read More...
Absentee Ballot Information - Posted April 26, 2013
Qualified district residents who are unable to go to the polls may cast their votes by absentee ballot. An application is required first and may be obtained by calling the District Office at 207-2535. Applications are also available here. For important deadline information click here.
Student Artwork Selected for Regional Art Invitational - Posted April 25, 2013
Artwork created by Columbia High School students Megan Farley, Christina Celello, Rachel Tu and Caitlin Chiusano was recently selected for the 24th Annual Questar III High School Art Invitational. Read More...
EGCSD Students Advance to State Competition - Posted April 25, 2013
District students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs at Questar III excelled at the 2013 SkillsUSA Regional Leadership and Skills Competition on March 13. Their performance earned them a spot at the state competition to be held in Syracuse April 24-26. Read More...
Student Art Earns Admission to 14th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition - Posted April 25, 2013
Art work created by Columbia High School students Coral Coons and Lucas Ceresia was selected to be part of the 14th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition. Read More...
School Resource Officer Peter Partak - Posted April 24, 2013
Every school day at Columbia High School begins with a steady stream of students welcomed by School Resource Officer Peter Partak and members of the administrative team. Partak, a 13-year veteran of the East Greenbush Police Department, is entering his second year in the district.
Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle said, “Although many districts eliminated school resource officers when the state government stopped funding the program, we chose to look for ways to maintain the program.” Partak’s presence in the district is made possible by a cost-sharing agreement with the town of East Greenbush. Read More...
Dan Garab Appointed Green Meadow Principal - Posted April 24, 2013
At the April 23 Board of Education meeting Dan Garab was appointed principal of Green Meadow Elementary School replacing Interim Principal Dr. McDonald. Mr. Garab currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Goff Middle School. He will begin his new position on July 1. Read the letter from Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle announcing the appointment here. Read a letter from Mr. Garab here.
CHS Grad Published in Peer-Review Journal - Posted April 23, 2013
Anna Cotroneo, 2012 graduate of Columbia High School, co-authored a research article that was recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Brain Research. The article presents research conducted at the Wadsworth Center by a research team including the primary author, Dr. Veronica Miller, Dr. Richard Seegal and Anna, among others. Read More...
Goff Student Qualifies for National History Bee - Posted April 17, 2013
Goff 8th grade student Nafisul Ghani was a winner at the regional History Bee competition on April 13; he has earned a spot at the National History Bee competition, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia in June. Read More...
Bell Top Teacher to Conduct Research at Sea - Posted April 15, 2013
On Monday, May 20, Bell Top teacher Melanie Lyte will go from teacher to student as she embarks on a 10-day voyage through the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher at Sea Program. Read More...
CHS Student Investigates World Health Issue - Posted April 12, 2013
On the University at Albany’s East Campus, scientists and other professionals are busy trying to find the next scientific breakthrough in public health. On the same campus, Columbia High School senior Tammy Coffey and other students in Questar III’s New Visions: Scientific Research & World Health program are already researching world health topics, many in which they have a personal interest. Read More...
What do our students love about EGCSD schools? - Posted April 10, 2013
When students in the class of 2013 cross the stage at their graduation in June, what will they remember about their time in the East Greenbush Central School District? Learn about some of their experiences in a video produced by the Columbia High School Technology Department and the CHS Audio Video Club. To view the video click here.
Alan Cazarin Participates in Youth Leadership Institute - Posted April 2, 2013
The New York State Assembly chamber is the bedrock of New York State government, and on March 23 - 25 it was the stage for the Annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI). Columbia High junior Alan Cazarin participated in the PRHYLI as a member of the capital region delegation, gaining insight and real-life experience on the inner workings of state government. Read More...
Librarian Jill Leinung Recognized for Contributions to the Field of Library Science - Posted April 1, 2013
DPS and Green Meadow librarian Jill Leinung recently was recognized by the New York State Library Association Section of School Librarians (NYLA-SSL) for her contributions to the profession and to the state organization. Read More...
CHS Science Olympiad among Top Five in State - Posted March 21, 2013
Competing against teams from across New York State, Columbia’s Science Olympiad concluded its 2013 season with a fourth place overall finish at the state finals competition on March 8-9. This is the fifth year in a row that the CHS team placed in the top five.Read More...
Jazz Band Highlight of NYSCOSS Winter Institute - Posted March 15, 2013
The Columbia High School Jazz Band had the honor of performing at the New York State Council of School Superintendent’s (NYSCOSS) Winter Institute, held at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center on March 3. Read More...
Odyssey of the Mind – Green Meadow Team Advances to State Tournament - Posted March 12, 2013
On Saturday, March 9, fifty-three students from across the district participated in the Region 4 Odyssey of the Mind competition at the Rensselaer city schools. Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving program with teams competing throughout the United States and internationally. Read More.
YMCA Outstanding Student and Educator Award Nominees - Posted March 12, 2013
Two Columbia High School students and two teachers were nominated for the Eighth annual Rensselaer County YMCA Student and Educator Awards. The awards are given each year to individuals who demonstrate leadership in their school, community or YMCA. Read More...
Job Shadow Day - Posted March 4, 2013
On Friday, March 1, Columbia High School marketing students participated in Job Shadow Day at Albany Marriott and Cap Com Credit Union. Read More...
East Greenbush Stakeholders Attend 'A Call to Action' - Posted February 12, 2013
A group of East Greenbush Central School District stakeholders were among the more than 400 people from across the Capital Region who attended Monday night's forum at Niskayuna High School to learn the A, B, C's of advocacy. The forum entitled, “A Call to Action,” was part two of the landmark program, Your Public Schools in Fiscal Peril: Running Out of Time and Options. Read More...
Regional Budget Rally Crowds Columbia - Posted February 1, 2013
More than 1,000 community members from all 47 school districts in the Capital Region came together on Jan. 31 to learn about the fiscal crisis facing their schools and find out what they can do to help. Parents, students, educators, community and civic leaders, and state legislators – representing seven counties – filled Columbia High School’s auditorium for the rally titled “Your Public Schools in Fiscal Peril – Running Out of Time & Options.” Read More...
Mrs. Lyte Named WNYT Top Teacher - Posted January 17, 2013
Bell Top first grade teacher Melanie Lyte was recognized for her outstanding achievement in the field of education through the WNYT and SEFCU Top Teacher program. To view the WNYT news story click here.
Coverage of Commissioner King’s Visit to CHS - Posted January 7, 2013
State Education Commissioner John B. King Jr. visited Columbia High School on November 13th to meet with students and see the diverse educational programs available in the East Greenbush Central School District. To view YNN’s coverage of Commissioner King’s visit click here.
