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Lee A. Bordick
Interim Superintendent

 

Voters Approve Ichabod Crane 2012-2013 Budget

On Tuesday, May 15, Ichabod Crane District residents approved the 2012-13 budget of $33,954,813 with a vote of 1,080 in favor and 559 against.. The budget carries a tax levy of 2.56%.

Voters also approved the following propositions:

Results of the Board of Education Election

Four candidates will fill four vacant seats on the Board:

Barbara-anne Johnson-Heimroth - 1,056
Bruce Naramore - 1,016
Cheryl Francoeur Trefzger- 924
Jeffrey Ouellette - 1,125

For complete results, click here....

(Updated May 16, 2012)

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2012-2013 budget graphic2012-2013 Budget Informational Documents:


(Updated on May 15, 2012)

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Update on Merger Feasibility Study - Community Forums: May 21 and 22

The Community Advisory Committee reviewed a draft of the 84-page Merger Feasibility Report for the Ichabod Crane and Schodack Central School Districts on May 2.

The final report will be made public later this month when the state Education Department authorizes its release.

Community forums to discuss the report will be held Monday, May 21 at 7 pm in Maple Hill High School's auditorium and Tuesday, May 22 at 7 pm in Ichabod Crane High School's auditorium.

Click here to read more...

(Updated on May 7, 2012)

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Applications for Summer Driver’s Education Program now Available

Applications for the summer driver’s education program at Ichabod Crane High School are now available.

Registration will be held on Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 17 at the High School in room 213 from 2:30 – 3:30 pm.

The cost is $350 for residents payable at the time of registration.

To download the driver's education registration form, click here...

(Posted May 3, 2012)

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Ichabod Crane High School Art Students Participate in "Chairs that Tell a Story" Through SUNY Albany

"Chairs that tell a Story" is a collaborative art project between The University at Albany Libraries and art departments in Capital District high schools.  Students chose a book and painted one of SUNY Albany's library chairs to represent that title.

Seniors Jennifer Schermerhorn and Samantha Cure were Ichabod Crane's representatives, and they chose to illustrate The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.

  The chairs will be on display in the SUNY Albany library during the 2012 Homecoming Weekend when they will be auctioned off.

An awards reception will be held on May 21.

(Updated on May 15, 2012)

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Ichabod Crane Faculty Supports the
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life

Ichabod Crane faculty members have organized a Crane Relay for Life Team and have raised more than $1200 thus far for the event to be held on June 15 and 16 at Taconic Hills School campus.

. "It is wonderful to see our school community work so hard for a cause that touches the lives of so many," noted Ichabod Crane elementary teacher, Stephanie Bell.

The group reported that the benefit concert on May 4 to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life was a resounding success.

Faculty and staff members from all the District's buildings were on hand to help out.  Many community members turned out to support the cause.  They listened to the music of The Legendary Skippy and the Pistons.  Amy Giammattei, band member and Ichabod Crane music teacher, invited many of her students to the stage to play with the band.

Patrons also decorated luminaria bags and quilt squares in honor of loved ones who have struggled with cancer.  Games and activities were played for prizes, and snacks and baked goods were donated for purchase.

The Crane Campaign Relay for Life Team reported that, "With the incredible support of our district, faculty and staff, and community, we were able to raise  $1203.69 for the American Cancer Society."

(Updated on May 7, 2012)

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Education Omi and Ichabod Crane District-wide Art Department present Sculpture and Nature Exhibit - April 28-May 6

"Sculpture and Nature", an exhibit of ICC student artwork from all grade levels, will be on display at Art Omi from April 28 - May 6.  More than 175 students will be represented.  This exhibit includes seventh grade on-site Earth Art Sculpture created as part of a collaboration with Education Omi  supported by a grant from Kinderhook CSD Education Foundation Arts and Humanities Endowment Fund.

Please join us for a reception for the artists on Tuesday, May 1 from 4:30 - 6 pm at the Education Pavilions in The Fields at Omi International Arts Center, located on Route 22 in Ghent.

 To view the announcement for this event, click here....

(Posted on April 26, 2012)

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Construction Career Day LogoStudents Participate in Construction Career Day

On Thursday, April 26, Ichabod Crane students participated in the Capital District Construction Career Day at the Tri-Cities Laborers Training Facility in Glenmont.Students participate in Construction Career Day activities

Hosted by the Association of General Contractors of New York State and facilitated by teachers in the Middle School Career and Family Science Department and the High School Technology/Practical Arts Department, students had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and view demonstrations in operating construction equipment. The students also visited career/college information booths, gaining exposure to a variety of construction-related careers.

Students see demonstrations in heavy equipment use at Construction Career DayThe organization provided each student with a hard hat to keep, as well as lunch.

Thank you to Stephen Leader, Mr. DiGrigoli, Mr. Hegarty, Mr. Pangie and Mrs. Kuhn for making Construction Career Day a huge success.

(Posted May 1, 2012)

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United States Navy Band Performs at Ichabod Crane High School

U.S. Navy Band performs at Ichabod Crane High School

Ichabod Crane High School students were on their feet enjoying a rousing performance by the "Rhode Island Sound," which is part of the Northeast United States Navy Band.

The free concert was held on Friday, April 27 at the High School.

(Updated May 2, 2012)

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Board of Education Approves 2012-2013 School Calendar

At its meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the Board of Education approved the school calendar for 2012-2013.

To view the 2012-2013 calendar, click here...

(Posted April 9, 2012)

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Ichabod Crane Odyssey of the Mind Teams Successful at Regional Tournament

Ichabod Crane Odyssey of the Mind teams were very successful at the competition on March 10 at Rensselaer City School District. The tournament, sponsored by Questar III (BOCES), involved more than 600 students from Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties.

Ichabod Crane fielded seven teams, with the Primary School team performing at a noncompetitive level to prepare them for future tournaments. "They did a great job," said Carrie Dugan, Ichabod Crane Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator.

First place Elementary OM TeamOne Elementary School team placed first and will be competing at the state level on March 31 in Binghamton. The other two elementary teams each placed second. The Middle School teams placed second, third and fourth.

The winning Elementary School team in Division I tackled "Problem 5: Odyssey Angels." The competing teams performed a skit where they traveled throughout various places and found negative situations they needed to change for the better (one of the angels could not speak and one needed a special power created by the team).

Also at the tournament, Andrew Dugan, a junior at Ichabod Crane High School, won an "OMER award" for designing and building a game used at the tournament. The award recognized the student volunteer for exemplifying the spirit of Odyssey of the Mind.

The Ichabod Crane Middle School Team B, with Coach Clemente, also won an OMER award for displaying exceptional team spirit. The team competed in the “To Be or Not to Be” problem.

(Posted March 20, 2012)

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Ichabod Crane Students in Art Show at Empire State Plaza

Twenty-one Ichabod Crane students had artwork selected for display at the third annual K-8 Empire State Plaza Art Collection Exhibit. The artwork was exhibited from March 6-12, 2012 on the South concourse at Empire State Plaza in Albany.  A reception was held for students, parents, and teachers on March 6.

This event is the only Capital Region exhibition for K-8 students. It is an opportunity for students to showcase how their art was inspired by artwork from the Empire State Plaza Permanent Collection.  Ichabod Crane students looked at the artwork of Sven Lukin, Alexander Calder, and Claes Oldenburg.  

Artwork by the following students was selected for this exhibit:
Grade 1:  Margaret Grace, Sofia Pantoja
Grade 3:  Madasyn Manginelli, Emma Stigi
Grade 5:  Emily Abbati, Erica Agan, Brendan Carey, Larry Devito, Lucas Fores, Jan Karl Galia, Tyler Halstead, Rebecca Mabb, Areli Meza, Sean Mueller, Erica Neale, Joshua Nooney, Lauren Palladino, Jenna Rothwein,  MacKenzie Scheuttig, Jenna Upright, Madison Wagner

This exhibit was held in conjunction with National Youth Art Month and sponsored by the NYS Office of General Services and the Capital Area Art Supervisors (CAAS) group.

 Ichabod Crane Primary School and Elementary school teachers participating in this event were Elizabeth Addison, Jessica Borrell, and Elizabeth Leonard.

Students in grades K-8 participate in art at Empire State Plaza Art Collection Exhibit

Capital Region students at the reception for the K-8 Empire State Plaza Art Collection Exhibit including Ichabod Crane students Emily Abbati, Lucas Fores, Joshua Nooney, MacKenzie Scheuttig, Emma Stigi, and Madison Wagner.

For additional information regarding the District Art Department, click here....

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Boys' Varsity Volleyball Team Earns Regional Title for the Second Consecutive Year

Members of the Ichabod Crane Boys' Volleyball Team celebrate their win as Regional Volleyball Champions with their win over Vernon-Verona-Sherrill of Section III on Saturday, March 10 at Canastota High School.

Ichabod Crane finished the 2011-12 season with a 21-1 record.

ICC Boys' Volleyball team members display their regional trophy.

Shown above from left to right in the front row are Co-captains Sam Matacchiero and Jake Guilisane. Standing in the second row are Matt Dragos, Dennis Shields, Derek Fenoff, Tyler Myers, and Mike Brennan. Shown in the back row are Alex Potts, Steven Cleary, and Bernie Watt.

For addtitional photos, click here..

(Updated March 14, 2012)

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High School Guidance Department Holds Annual College Awareness Program

High School Guidance Department Holds College Awareness Night

The Guidance and Counseling Offices of Ichabod Crane High School and Chatham High School hosted "The College Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together" on Wednesday February 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ichabod Crane High School. More than 100 students and parents attended the program.

Visit the High School Counselors' Web page for story and photos by clicking here....

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High School Student Athletes Earn Honor Status

To date 14 of the 15 Ichabod Crane Fall and Winter teams have earned Scholar/Athlete Status by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association

At the end of each sport season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors those teams that excel in the classroom. To earn this recognition, the team average must be 90% or greater.

Winter 2012 sports teams that were named Scholar/Athlete Teams are:

Varsity basketball - Boys; Varsity Basketball - Girls; Varsity Volleyball - Boys; Varsity Indoor Track - Boys;
Varsity Indoor Track - Girls

All of the Ichabod Crane Fall 2011 varsity teams were named Scholar/Athlete Teams and are listed below:

Cross Country - Boys; Cross Country - Girls; Field Hockey; Football; Golf; Soccer - Boys; Soccer - Girls; Tennis - Girls; Volleyball - Girls

Congratulations to our student athletes for their academic and athletic achievements!

(Updated on March 22, 2012)

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“Empty Bowls” Supper at Ichabod Crane High School Raises More Than $1800 for the Valatie Ecumenical Food Pantry

On Tuesday, February 7, the Ichabod Crane High School Art Club hosted their fourth annual “Empty Bowls” supper in the Ichabod Crane High School cafeteria.

 The public was invited to enjoy a delicious simple meal at this community event and take home a ceramic bowl made by Ichabod Crane students. The bowl served as a visible reminder that people go to bed hungry every night. Admission by cash donation included handmade bowl, soup, bread, and beverage.

High School Art student presents check to representatives of the Valatie Food Pantry

Ichabod Crane High School Art Club President Allison Ryan presents a check for $1854.36 from Empty Bowls Supper donations to Elizabeth Beals and Don Campbell of the Valatie Ecumenical Food Pantry.

For more on the story, click here....

(Updated March 22, 2012)

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Information on 2011-2012 School Tax Bills Reported by County Real Property Tax Service

The Columbia County Real Property Tax Service Agency (CCRPTSA) has reported a printing error on the 2011-2012 school tax bills. Read more...

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