DISTRICT NEWS
Dr. Nagle Addresses the 2012-2013 Budget Process - Posted February 1, 2012
School districts from around the state are in the process of preparing their 2012-2013 budgets. Similar to the past, this is a difficult and challenging process in light of diminishing federal and state resources, increases in health care and pension costs, and adhering to the District’s contractual commitments for salaries and other expenses.
Our current year budget is $84,730,093 and our preliminary estimate is $86,302,209 for next year. We anticipate our budget funding “gap” is approximately $3 million. Read more...
District to Launch Facebook Page – Posted January 31, 2012
On Monday, February 13th, the East Greenbush Central School District will launch its official Facebook page. This foray into the world of social media will allow the community to share in the artistic, academic and athletic accomplishments of the district’s students. Read more...
CHS Students' Artwork to Be Exhibited at Regional Juried Art Exhibit - Posted January 31, 2012
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The Columbia High School Art Department has announced that the work of three students will be included in the 13th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibit. The artwork of Lucas Ceresia, Morgan Gaito, and Emily Bills will be exhibited in the Esther Massry Gallery at The College of saint Rose. Read more...
Results of World Cafe Community Forum Now Available – Posted January 25, 2012
The report from the World-Café forum is now available. The Board of Education would like to extend its gratitude to the community for participating in this informative event. Click here to read the results.
Bell Top Students Celebrate Chinese New Year - Posted January 27, 2011
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Bell Top students in Mrs. Adam's Kindergarten class joined the students in Mrs. Hall's and Mrs. Lindberg's English as a Second Language class to welcome in the Chinese New Year. The classes, assisted by parents Ms. Chen and Ms. Xin, celebrated this special day with a dragon parade followed by traditional Chinese food and music.
Fundraiser for Freemantle Family – Posted January 20, 2012
A devastating house fire on Thursday destroyed the home of Columbia student-athlete Joseph Freemantle. Columbia athletics and the District's school community are rallying to help the Freemantle family. Donations of gift cards and money are being collected by Athletic Director Mike Leonard and Coach Craig Cavotta. Read More...
Information on the Budget Vote and Board Election – Posted January 18, 2012
Information on voting for the East Greenbush Central School District budget and running for school board is now available. Click here to download the pamphlet.
Continuing Education 2012 Spring Semester Registration - Posted Jan. 18, 2012
Registration for the District's Continuing Education 2012 Spring Semester will take place from Monday, January 23 to Friday, January 27. Click here to view course listing and registration information.
Introducing the Latest Columbia High School Operation Graduation's Graduates –- Posted Updated January 31, 2012
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On the morning of Friday, January 13th, five students were awarded their diplomas during a special graduation ceremony. The graduates are (L-R): Taylor Woodcock, Abbey Slaga, Felicia Sitterly, Katelyn Rodier, and Suzanne Pelton.
Click here to view the graduation photo album.
Columbia Students Learn from Guest Speaker Lee Kindlon – Posted January 13, 2012
On Friday, January 6, students at Columbia High had the opportunity to speak with Lee Kindlon, a practicing attorney and candidate for Albany County District Attorney. Kindlon led a discussion on the role of police in society. Read More…
Coach Obermayer Becomes Varsity basketball Win Leader– Posted Jan. 11, 2012
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The District's basketball coach, Jim Obermayer, became Columbia High School's all-time varsity basketball win leader when Columbia won over Niskayuna 62-49, in a Suburban Council game on January 3. With 164 wins, Coach Obermayer moved past his former mentor and coach, the late Bob Smith. Read more...
CHS Operation Graduation Students Reach Out to Red Mill First Graders – Posted January 10, 2012
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Students from Columbia High School's Operation Graduation reached out to Red Mill first grade students. To encourage writing, the Columbia students' role was to become reading buddies and pen pals to the first graders. Read More...
Columbia High School Alumni Day 2012– Posted January 6, 2012
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On January 5th, the Alumni of Columbia High School's 2011 graduating class returned to participate in a discussion on Adjusting to College. Read more...
East Greenbush Central School District 2012 Kindergarten Registration– Posted January 4, 2012
Kindergarten registration for the class of 2012 (future class of 2025) is upon us.
Please call the school your child will attend to have the registration packet mailed to you. If you are not sure which school they will attend, call the registrar’s office. Read more...
Our School Community and Businesses
Working Together for Our Students
Take Charge of Education® is a Target school fundraising initiative. It offers families, teachers, and community members an easy way to designate a school of their choice to receive one percent of their purchases made with a Target credit card or a Target check card.
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Price Chopper is also working with our school community to assist in giving all seven of our schools an opportunity to receive school supplies from the Price Chopper Advantage Card points earned by the purchases of the program’s participants. Read more...
