Harmony Hill School kicks off a yearlong 20th anniversary celebration

If you had to pick only one item, what would you choose to commemorate the year 2007? Students and staff at Harmony Hill School have been working to answer that question as they prepare to fill a time capsule for the school's 20th anniversary celebration.

The yearlong anniversary celebration kicked off on Friday, Sept. 28, with guest performers, special activities and a community dance in the evening.

"Twenty years is a milestone for Harmony Hill," said Principal Kitty Summers. "We are excited to celebrate 20 years of providing an excellent education for our students."

At the kickoff assembly various city and school officials attended, including the Superintendent of Schools Charles Dedrick, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald and retired Harmony Hill principals and teachers.

At the assembly, a time capsule created for the school’s 10th anniversary in 1997 was opened and teachers who have been at the school since its opening were recognized, as well as the past principals.

That afternoon, the High Energy Jugglers will perform for students and new items will be added to the time capsule before it is sealed.

Throughout the year, students are celebrating the anniversary by wearing their Harmony Hill t-shirts on designated spirit days and participating in contests, such as matching their teachers with their photos from 20 years ago.