William Dollard
Principal, Shaker Road Elementary
At Shaker Road Elementary, we believe every child deserves to feel known, valued, and supported. Our school community is built on strong relationships, where students, staff, and families work together to foster a positive, welcoming environment where every student can truly thrive.
Social and emotional growth is at the heart of what we do. We are dedicated to helping our students build confidence, form positive friendships, and develop the skills they need to navigate everyday challenges. Paired with strong academics, our staff works thoughtfully each day to ensure school is a supportive and engaging place to learn.
We deeply value our partnership with our families and appreciate everything you do to support your child's education. We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, connection, and growth together at Shaker Road.
News & Events
October 30, 2026
The South Colonie Central School District announced today its plans to partner with The McLean Collective, a firm that helps organizations retain and grow their people and build a culture that
October 30, 2026
Dear South Colonie Community, Over the past few weeks, our community has been carrying a lot of hurt, anger and pain. I want to acknowledge that directly. The video created off campus and shared
October 26, 2026
South Colonie middle school families gathered for the second annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Night on Friday, October 23. This event celebrates the cultures and traditions of Hispanic and
October 23, 2026
Lisha Kill Middle School students had exciting hands-on learning opportunities on Friday, Oct. 23 through the University at Albany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering. Visiting
