North Colonie Central Schools is a public school district located in Colonie, New York. It shares Colonie along with the South Colonie Central School District and covers the communities of Latham, Loudonville, and Cohoes. It was ranked the number 4 school district in the Capital District by The Business Review in their 2012 Schools Report.Board of educationCurrent members of the board of education are: Linda Harrison, PresidentPaula D'Orazio, Vice PresidentDavid GaynorPennie GrinnellPatrick MassonMary NardolilloSandy PangburnAvideh SadaghianiRon Van DellSchoolsThe district is made up of 6 elementary schools for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. 7th and 8th grade students attend Shaker Junior High School, which feeds Shaker High School for grades 9 through 12.The district contains the following schools: Southgate Elementary School, Loudonville, Principal - Jerri Lynn DedrickLatham Ridge Elementary School, Latham, Principal - Aaron ThiellLoudonville Elementary School, Loudonville, Principal - Kerry FlynnForts Ferry Elementary School, Latham, Principal - Dr. Candace LobdellBoght Hills Elementary School, Cohoes, Principal - Kim GreinerBlue Creek Elementary School, Latham, Principal - Annette TrapiniShaker Junior High School, Latham, Principal - Dr. Russell MooreShaker High School, Latham, Principal - Richard W. Murphy
