Memorial Day Recess
East Greenbush CSD schools will be closed starting Friday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 28 due to unused snow days from this past winter and Memorial Day. All schools will reopen on Wednesday, May 29.
Columbia Wins Inaugural Girls’ Flag Football Section 2 Championship
Columbia won the Section 2 Division 1 championship on Wednesday evening, defeating Albany 34-12 in the championship game. Congratulations!
Chris Ciccone Named EGTA Teacher of the Year
Columbia High School Earth Science Teacher Chris Ciccone has been named Teacher of the Year by the East Greenbush Teachers Association. Self-described as a “public servant,” Mr. Ciccone has taught at Columbia High School for nearly 30 years. He has also...
East Greenbush CSD Voters Approve School Budget and Capital Project
East Greenbush Central School District residents approved the proposed school budget for 2024-25 earlier today, as well as a $116 million capital project and the purchase of eight new school buses with the highest voter turnout since 2017 (excluding mail in vote of 2020).
Podcast Episode 11: Character Education
The East Greenbush CSD released Episode 11 of its podcast Let’s Learn Together today. In this episode, Superintendent Jeff Simons discusses character education with DPS Principal Jack Alvey and 5th Grade Teacher Sue D’Amico. Also, we remind voters of the School Budget Vote and Board Election, elementary students tell us about their favorite activities at recess, the staff profile features Art Teacher Karli Powers, we feature the Columbia Girls’ Flag Football Team in the Student Activity Spotlight, and Mr. Simons promotes upcoming school events.
Budget Vote and Board Election – Tuesday, May 21
Residents of the East Greenbush Central School District will vote on the proposed school budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday, May 21. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.