Let's Learn Together Jeff Simons

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 develop into adults and productive members of our society. These lessons, of course, start at home with families in...

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 Alison Savoca and three Columbia students. This conversation shows how our students are exploring their talents and ...

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 program, how she develops breakfast and lunch menus, and her efforts to offer free meals to as many students as possible ...

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 of ENL teachers and learning resources, the benefits far outweigh the financial costs. We discuss this topic in mo...

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 Tara Smades, the Goff Student Council is highlighted during the Student Activity Spotlight, and Mr. Simons promo...

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, our staff profile features School Bus Driver Kathy Schmidt, the Goff Drama Club and its production of Peter P...