Summer 2008

As the 2007-2008 school year conculdes, I would like to take this oppor- tunity to thank everyone that contributed to the success of our students: teachers, parents, support staff, administrators, and community members. I was extremely impressed with the manner our students conducted themselves during the numerous end-of-the-year celebrations and activities. The exemplary manner in which our students conduct themselves is a direct reflection of the attributes of respect, citizenship, and leadership that we model as a school community.

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District's Schools Named as "High Performing" Schools By NYS Ed. Department - Posted May 15, 2008

Dr. Guptill, announced today that five of the District’s seven schools have been identified by the New York State Education Department as “High Performing” schools.  The cited schools are Columbia High School, Howard L. Goff Middle School, Citizen Edmond Genet Elementary School, Green Meadow Elementary School, and Red Mill Elementary School.
 
“High Performing/Gap Closing” schools and districts have been recognized because they met all applicable State standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and math during the 2006-07 school year and also made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in ELA and math for two consecutive years. 

It should be noted that the District’s Bell Top and Donald P. Sutherland Elementary Schools are also “Schools in Good Standing” and have meet all No Child Left Behind criteria as well as the AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) standards.  “Having all of our schools realize such high academic achievement is a source of pride in the school district and community.  It shows the dedication of our students, staff, parents, and administrators,” stated Dr. Guptill.

Summer School Registration - Posted June 23, 2008

Any student interested in attending Summer School must contact his/her Guidance Counselor to obtain a permission slip.  A signed permission slip is required to attend either Goff Middle School’s or Columbia High School’s summer sessions.  Students wanting to take a Walk-in Regents Examination also must obtain a permission slip and register by July 3. 

Registration for Summer School will be held on Wednesday, July 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Thursday, July 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Columbia.

Any questions regarding Summer School should be directed to Gerald Elliott, 207-2331.

Registering for School - Posted June 23, 2008

If you need to register for school, please contact Debra Harting for an appointment at 477-2755 x129 or email her at HartinDe@egcsd.org. The Registrar's Office is open all summer and the sooner you can register, the better! For more information, click on the "Registering for School" link to the left.

2008 Rotary Run Results - Posted June 10, 2008

Each year the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary sponsors the annual Rotary Run. This year a record number of participants attended this popular community event.

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CHS Student Earns National Financial Literacy Scholarship - Posted May 28, 2008

The District's Columbia High School senior Dennis Saneski has earned a $2,500 college scholarship and a two-day, all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. in June. He is one of 10 regional winners from around the country. In addition, Columbia's Business Education Department will receive a $1,000 grant from the Charles Schwab Foundation in honor of Saneski's achievement.

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