Green Meadow Elementary School hosted a Flag Day ceremony in front of the school on Thursday morning as the American flag flying above the school was replaced with a new one by members of VFW Post 7337. The old flag was presented to Secretary Joanne Nolette who is retiring at the end of the school year.
There will be a half day for all students in grades PK-8 on Friday, June 14.
Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School hosted its annual Field Day on Wednesday with students rotating through fun games and activities at the field behind school. Stations included cup stacking, hippity hop races, potato sack races, cooperative games and water balloon toss!
Nearly 30 students from Howard L. Goff Middle School went on a fishing trip to the East Greenbush Town Park after school on Tuesday. Students stood on the banks of the pond as they cast their lines and were able to reel in some fish.
Six graduating seniors from Columbia High School earned the NYS Seal of Biliteracy, becoming the first students in the East Greenbush Central School District to earn this distinction. Rachel Clarke ’24, Molly Graiff ’24, Luke Savage ’24, Ben Strodl ’24, Drea VanVranken ’24 and Caitlin Weinheimer ’24 will receive an official seal from the New York State Department of Education to be placed directly on their diplomas as well as a medallion to wear at graduation. Congratulations!
Children’s book author Dave Lagarce visited Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School on June 4 to visit with students and read from his book “Little Luca” as part of the One School, One Book program. Mr. Lagarce was joined by his mother in law and former DPS teacher Linda Staszowski, who retired in 2022.