Category: High School News

Community Night Out June 9 – RECOMMENDED

Join the Colonie Police Department on Wednesday, June 9, for a Community Night Out. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at West Albany Pocket Park.

Find safety information, a K9 demonstration, police cars and motorcycles on display, giveaways and free food for the entire family to enjoy!

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible:

  • Play It Again Sports
  • Colonie P.B.A.
  • Mercury Screenprinting

Contact Lt. Henry Rosenzweig with questions at rosenzweigh@colonie.org.

Wilson reaches 200th win as coach

Fonda-Fultonville is proud to announce that Athletic Coordinator Eric Wilson recently earned his 200th win as coach of the boys varsity basketball team.

The 200th victory was earned when the team beat Fort Plain 67-50 on Friday, Dec. 16.

“No one wins a game by themselves,” Wilson said. “I can’t take credit for this because I’ve been a part of so many great teams. This is a milestone that was earned by more people than just myself, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

“Eric is more than a coach – he’s a mentor for the students and a role model for the coaches he serves as athletic coordinator,” Superintendent of Schools Thomas Ciaccio said. “Fonda-Fultonville is fortunate to have him because he’s the type of coach you want your child to play for. He doesn’t just teach skills on the court, he teaches lessons that serve our students well in life.”

Wilson has been a high school science teacher for Fonda-Fultonville since 2000. He was hired as the athletic coordinator in the 2012-13 school year.

Girls soccer players nominated as Section II All-Stars

Two Fonda-Fultonville varsity soccer players were nominated as Section II All-Stars for the Western Athletic Conference. Alyssa Duval was nominated as the first team WAC Section II All-Star, and Emma Rhodes was nominated as the second team WAC Section II All-Star.

Both students were recently recognized at the Section II girls soccer banquet for their accomplishments on the soccer field this past season. Congratulations!

“Coffee with Cale” tackles parenting issues June 21

Dr. Randy L. Cale, a psychologist and parenting expert, will host the second in a series of informative workshops for families when he hosts “Managing Technology: Sensible Ways to Set Limits.” The event will take place on, Wednesday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Hamagrael Elementary School. The event is open to all district parents.

Spaghetti dinner raises funds for families in need

Students and staff at Radez Elementary recently raised money for families in need at the “Helping Hands” spaghetti supper.

More than 150 dinners were served and many people took home great gifts from the silent auction.

There was an excellent turnout and the organizers would like to thank everyone who brought in food, baked desserts, and donated time and funds.