June 2009

• District staff members receive recognition, congratulations for work well done
• Sixth-grade orientation program calms nerves, creates excitement about middle school
• Auditorium Fund Committee raises $1,200 during first fundraising event
• Students help beautify Shafer Park  
• Varsity softball team wins Section II Class C championships
• National Honor Society holds spring induction ceremony
• Congratulations spring scholar-athletes
• Sports alert added to School News Notifier system
• Multi-faceted arts fest and benefit concert set for June 6
• Exam schedule now available
   

May 2009

• Duanesburg PTSO hosts Rock the Vote Fun Night on May 19  
• Duanesburg voters approve district budget
• Duanesburg joins Catskill Friends of Rachel’s Challenge collection endeavor
• Budget vote set for Tuesday, May 19
• Emmy-award winning theatre show to teach students about nutrition
• Motivational speaker delivers powerful message about the unintended consequences of drinking and doing drugs
• Emergency texting feature added to School News Notifier
• Celebrate School Transportation Personnel Appreciation Week by thanking a driver
• Raffle tickets on sale to support summer social skills program

April 2009

• In-service day teaches students strategies to become better learners
• Committee forms to raise money for auditorium: Multi-faceted arts fest and benefit concert set for June 6
• First-graders create their own "shoe town"
• Students have projects down to a science
• County health officials ask districts to share information about swine flu
• Students get a glimpse of state government in action
• Suicide awareness program being held April 22, 28 and May 14
• Six candidates vie for three open seats on the Board of Education
• Board approves 2009-10 school year calendar
• Students get a taste for life at culinary school
• Duanesburg Central promotes school bus safety
• Board adopts $14.8 million budget proposal for 09-10
• Students benefit from generosity of Price Chopper
• Local author shares his books, wisdom and creativity with students
• Duanesburg honored as a tobacco-free school
• Sixth Annual Duanesburg Day is a hit
• Duanesburg students participate in regional history competition that explores legacies of historical individuals

March 2009

• Duanesburg student and educator recognized at YMCA awards breakfast
• District officials present draft budget proposal
• SAFE through the Arts Program raises student's awareness of domestic violence
• Faculty basketball game set for March 26
• Rachel Woodrow named Educator of the Week
• Four seats up for election on May 19
• Free community event set for March 28: Duanesburg Day celebrates local history, heritage and culture
• Absentee ballot applications now available
• Kindergarten registration update

February 2009

• Students power down during Screen Free Week
• Community budget meetings underway: Feedback sought on proposed reductions
• Spring Continuing Education brochure now available online
• High school students discuss global warming with congressman
• Erica Ryan selected to be new elementary school principal
• Full-day kindergarten: Building a strong foundation for the future (Web video)
• Students bring poetry to life during school-wide contest

January 2009

• Student-athletes hone their leadership skills
• Board names new middle school principal/director of physical education
• Snowshoeing unit brings students outdoors
• Duanesburg Family Room to hold special reading event Feb. 6
• Middle school principal Beth DeLuke changes posts

December 2008

• Duanesburg prepares for $829,392 reduction in state education aid
• High school principal to leave for new challenges
• Board to evaluate the superintendent
• Elementary Principal Dr. Kathleen O'Brien bids Duanesburg farewell
• Student measurements add up to more mileage
• Get answers online via The Eagle's Nest
• Duanesburg seniors discuss property tax reform
• Difficult budget year looms ahead

November 2008

• Duanesburg Select Choir to be featured on WMHT's Music for the Holidays
• District launches new special education Web section
• Elementary students honor local veterans
• Successful business leaders share their expertise
• Five students receive AP scholar awards
• Friends of Rachel Club inspires students to help others
• Duanesburg schools hold mock elections

October 2008

• School nurses encourage parents to follow precautions to prevent spread of illnesses
• Winter sports meeting set for Oct. 30
• Duanesburg celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
• "Go Home Early Evacuation Drill" set for Nov. 10
• District thanks board members for service
• Duanesburg senior named National Merit Commended Student
• Hudson River serves as students' classroom for the day
• Duanesburg’s Sports Booster Club needs you!
• Duanesburg schools benefit from Target's Take Charge of Education program
• PTSO fall fundraiser to benefit students districtwide
• Donations, grants make Duanesburg Elementary School's new playground a reality
• Fifth-annual Fitness Challenge Field Day draws a crowd
• Fifth-annual Fitness Challenge Field Day promotes physical fitness and health

September 2008

• Fall Continuing Education brochure now available online
• Nominations being accepted for WNYT's Educator of the Week program
• Duanesburg Middle School students accept Rachel's Challenge

August 2008

• Meal prices to rise this fall
• Students embrace summer learning to stay on track for upcoming school year
• Duanesburg student awaits liver-kidney transplant
• Healthcare professionals teach students the value of heart-healthy habits