Columbia and Goff Celebrate Pi Day with Delicious Math Activities
Teachers and students celebrated mathematics this week with special activities, contests and a food drive, all in honor of Pi, which is recognized each year on March 14.
New Podcast Episode: Data-Driven Instruction
The latest episode of our podcast Let’s Learn Together is now available. In this episode, we discuss data-driven instruction with Principal Helen Squillace, First Grade Teacher Val Santillo, and MTSS Coordinator Lisa Mahar. Also, students share their favorite books, the staff profile features Green Meadow 2nd Grade Teacher Becky Cook, and we feature Columbia Art Club in the Student Activity Spotlight.
East Greenbush CSD Hosts First of Three Budget Workshops
The East Greenbush Central School District hosted its first Budget Workshop for the 2025-26 school budget at Wednesday evening’s Board of Education meeting in the Central Administration conference room.
2025-26 Budget Workshop Schedule
All members of the community are invited to learn more about the 2025-26 proposed school budget by attending one of the following budget workshops.
12 Students Receive Spotlight on Youth Awards
Twelve students from the East Greenbush Central School District were honored at the Town of East Greenbush Spotlight on Youth Awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 5, at Town Hall.
Advocacy Committee Meets with State Legislators to Discuss State Funding, School Safety and Other Education Topics
Members from the East Greenbush CSD’s Advocacy Committee, including teachers, staff, administrators, students and board of education members, visited with state legislators on Friday in Albany as part of Legislative Lobby Day.
Board of Education Meeting – March 12
The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm in the Central Administration Conference Room at 29 Englewood Avenue, East Greenbush, NY.
Photos: Genet STEM Fair
On Thursday, March 6, Genet Elementary School hosted its annual STEM Fair in the school gymnasium featuring 39 projects on innovative project exploring photosynthesis, kinetic sand, and sustainable living.
Columbia Track & Field Program Shines at NYS Championship
Congratulations to Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss for winning the Section 2 New York State Championship in the 4×400 relay. Find the full results here.
Columbia Announces February Students of the Month
Columbia High School celebrated its Month Students of the Month last week. Each student winner was nominated by a teacher or staff member for various categories such as Academics, Citizenship and Most Improved. Congratulations!