Let's Learn Together

In the East Greenbush Central School District, we serve all children from all backgrounds. On this episode of Let’s Learn Together, we have a conversation with Dr. Catherine Pennock, our Director of Pupil Personnel Services who oversees our special education program, and Kristen Zilgme, a Special Education teacher at Howard L. Goff Middle School.We provide an overview of special

One of the highlights of the annual Columbian Awards is the announcement of valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating class. This year's valedictorian is Caitlin Weinheimer '24 and the salutatorian is Aurora Forte '24. On this episode of Let's Learn Together, we talk with Caitlin and Aurora about this outstanding achievement, how they approached their classes and learning,

The end of the school year is always bittersweet. While many students and teachers look forward to summer and the break that comes with it, it is also difficult to say goodbye. Our students and teachers spend so much time together throughout the school year, getting to know each other, learning, and growing.Happily, our students and teachers return each fall for a new school year.

In the East Greenbush Central School District we teach students the core subjects of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. We offer art, music, physical education, technology and foreign language. But importantly, we also teach students character education.Values such as integrity, respect, responsibility and perseverance serve our students well as they de

Columbia High School will be transformed into an art gallery next week for the District-wide Art Show on Thursday, May 16th. The Art Show will feature works from all seven of our schools with drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures and more!In preparation of that popular community event, Superintendent Jeff Simons discussed art education with Art Teachers Andrea Neiman and Ali

One of the most important parts of the school day for our students is lunch. It’s where they replenish their energy by eating a healthy meal, but it’s also a time when students can take a break from academics and socialize with friends and classmates.On today's episode, Superintendent Jeff Simons sits down with Food Service Manager Colleen Wise to discuss our food services prog

One of the fastest growing populations in the East Greenbush Central School District is English Language Learners. Since 2018, our ENL enrollment has increased 70%. We now have 97 ELL students in our district who speak more than two dozen languages at home, such as Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Burmese and Urdu.While a growing ENL program creates the need for more support in the form o

We discuss music education, all of the musical options available to students and how students who perform in a musical ensemble have shown high academic achievement.Also, three Columbia High School students share their experiences from attending Legislative Lobby Day and advocating for education issues with New York State legislators, our staff profile features School Social Worker

Superintendent Jeff Simons discusses attendance with Columbia Assistant Principal Patricia Farnan, Goff Counselor Sharon Dunn and Genet Social Worker Gianna DiGregorio. They talk about why it is so important for students to come to school every day and how our schools are working with families to help improve attendance. Also, students share what books they are currently reading, o

Superintendent Jeff Simons discusses the pre-k program, how it benefits children, and how students spend their day learning and interacting with each other.Also, students share their favorite school meals, our staff profile features DPS Principal Jack Alvey, we share tips for eating healthy, the Columbia Players are highlighted during the Student Activity Spotlight, and Mr. Simons