Niskayuna’s 65th graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 21 in a ceremony that featured music, recognition of distinguished alumni, and reflection on the boundless possibilities that await the 335 members of the class of 2023. The graduation ceremony took place at the MVP Arena in Albany. In her welcome address to graduates, senior class …
After more than 650-plus years of combined service to our schools, their time in the Niskayuna Central School District has come to an end – and they’ve earned it. It’s time for them to enjoy their families, friends, vacations and more. This year, 21 staff members, covering all areas of the district, are retiring and …
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To Members of Our School Community, As you likely know, the District has prioritized improving our educational facilities through sensible, long-term planning and investment. The current capital project taking place was envisioned as a major initial step in this work, recognizing that it is never possible to address every need and priorities all at once. This …
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On Monday, June 12, the Niskayuna High School Music Department unveiled a student-designed mural installation in the music wing of the high school. The mural was a collaboration with Mrs. Leach’s Studio in Computer Arts and Advanced Studio in Computer Arts Classes from the spring and fall semesters of 2022. High school music teachers created …
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On Friday, June 16, teams of Niskayuna High School Research & Design students will showcase the work they have been doing this year to develop projects that address societal challenges they have identified. Community members are invited to attend these Senior R&D final presentations, which will take place in the high school library from 12 …
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For the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the district will launch a Universal Prekindergarten Program in partnership with the Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC). This program will provide a free high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for 4-year-olds to prepare them for kindergarten. The program will be located at the SJCC on Balltown Road in Niskayuna. The NCSD/SJCC …
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On Tuesday, June 6, a group of 20 Niskayuna High School student-athletes took the next step into their futures by signing their National Letters of Intent in a ceremony at the school. The group of students represents 12 different sports. The students were joined by their families, coaches, teachers, and school administrators. For the student-athletes, …
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Three eighth grade Iroquois Middle School students won awards in the Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by the Clifton Park Elks Lodge. The annual contest encourages 10 to 13-year-old students to thoughtfully consider American values and appreciate the blessings and responsibilities of citizenship. The contest asked students to answer the question “What is your American Dream?”. …
Nationally renowned speaker and author Stephen Hill visited Niskayuna High School May 19 for a special program engaging students around mental health awareness and substance use prevention. The program was sponsored by N-CAP. Hill is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, recovery coach and an attorney advocating for …
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In November 2022, the New York State Education Department issued a memo prohibiting school mascots, athletic team names and logos from referencing or depicting Indigenous/Native Americans. At its April 2023 meeting, the Board of Regents formally adopted regulations designed to implement these prohibitions. It determined that schools that use such imagery or team names are …
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