Duanesburg Community Parent Teacher Association

09/07/2026

08/18/2026

Please join us for our first meeting of the school year!!!

08/14/2026

A new business in our area who wants to support our families and community.

08/10/2026

A church, Princetown Evangelical Presbyterian Church, is hosting a community event on Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. called "Fill the Truck."

The Schenectady City Mission truck will be on-site, and community members can simply drive through and donate new or gently used children's and teens' winter clothing and gear. Volunteers will unload the items from each vehicle and place them directly into the City Mission truck—it's a quick and easy drive-through donation event.

I'm not sure about you, but I'm always looking for places to donate our family's gently used items, and this seems like the perfect opportunity. With kids heading back to school, many families are sorting through closets and discovering what no longer fits. This is an easy way to pass those items along to children and families in our community who truly need them.

It's a win-win!

07/30/2026

06/11/2026

⚠️ Half Day for Students on Friday, June 12 Due to Extreme Heat ⚠️

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DCS will implement an early dismissal for students on Friday, June 12, due to forecasted extreme heat and the resulting elevated and potentially unsafe temperatures inside many parts of the school buildings that are not air conditioned.

➡ Family pick-up for students in UPK-5 will start at 11:15 a.m.
➡ UPK bus dismissal will be at 11:15 a.m.
➡ Bus dismissal for grades K-5 will be at 11:30 a.m.
➡ Family pick-up and dismissal for students in grades 6–12 at Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School will begin at 11:15 a.m.

Under New York State Education Law, it is recommended that schools take measures to address extreme heat conditions when indoor educational spaces reach 82°F or higher. Additionally, staff and students must be relocated from affected spaces when temperatures reach 88°F.

The district does have limited spaces available that are air conditioned, but they are not large enough to accommodate all students. The safety, health, and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution to ensure a safe learning and working environment.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the main office of your child’s school building.

✅ LUNCH: Students will be able to take a boxed lunch home if they would like.

✅ AFTERNOON CTE at BOCES: Canceled

✅ CKC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: CKC will be able to provide after-care for all CKC-registered students.

✅ AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Any after-school activities taking place on a DCS campus will be canceled for Friday, June 12 (clubs, extracurriculars, athletics), with the exception of the DES play at 6:30 p.m. which is taking place in the air conditioned Joe Bena Hall.

✅ 2nd GRADE FLAG DAY: Friday’s Flag Day celebration at DES will move to Monday, June 15.

06/06/2026

Thank you to all those who came out for our Family Fun Night & Basket Raffle! We are so thankful for the support and volunteers !

06/05/2026

The school year may be coming to an end, but we are already planning for next year. It’s a great time to learn more and get involved in our school community. All members are invited to attend the General Membership meeting and Annual Election on Wednesday, June 10th

06/02/2026

Our last hoorah for the school year is only a week away! Join us for Family fun sponsored by Empire Overhead Doors. Show your support for DCPTA’s community events by purchasing raffle tickets for some of the generous goods and gift cards available. Free entry and food available for purchase! We always need volunteers! If you’re willing to lend a hand - please visit https://signup.com/go/aWiBCRk