Month: October 2024
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RPI Engineering Ambassadors bring STEM to young students
Once again, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineering Ambassadors visited our elementary schools to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities. Students benefited from this unique learning experience as they worked alongside college students who come equipped with fun, hands-on activities. Why is it important to introduce students to STEM so early?…
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Cohoes firefighters help raise awareness during Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month and with that comes reminders to our elementary students about prevention and safety from our friends at the Cohoes Fire Department, who visited all three elementary schools to spread awareness about fire safety. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week…
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Jennifer Heeney embarks on new position as Career Education Coordinator
The Cohoes City School District Board of Education recently appointed Jennifer Heeney as the district’s Career Education Coordinator. She is set to begin on October 21. In her new role, Mrs. Heeney will cultivate relationships and opportunities for career-based learning experiences for students in grades K-12, which supports the district’s vision of ensuring all students…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of Alumni Field
Homecoming weekend is always a source of excitement and pride. It’s not only a time for students and staff to show their school spirit, but it’s a time for the community as a whole to come together. This year was even more special. With the setting sun throwing off purple and pink hues, and the…