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Thursday, June 1, 2023Friday, June 2, 2023

Congratulations to the Top Language and Polyglot Award winners

The World Languages Department celebrated students who have earned distinction in their language studies and those enrolled in three or more languages. Five seniors received the Most Distinguished Scholars Award for their academic achievement in world language and six students were recognized with the Polyglot Award for their ability to speak three or more languages. …

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Senior Awards Ceremony scheduled June 1

Please join us for the annual Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. If you are unable to attend in person, you may view the ceremony using the link below: Livestream link User name: livestream@niskyschools.org Password: Nisky123

Wednesday, May 31, 2023Thursday, June 27, 2024

Christina Pizzino-Catalano and Michael Sogoian receive 2023 Murray Award for Excellence in Education

The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers, prize patrol-style, with the 20th annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to Christina Pizzino-Catalano, Choral Teacher in the Music Department, and Michael Sogoian, a Technology and Engineering teacher. Each awardee receives an engraved plaque and $2,500 for their professional development. …

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Niskayuna High School hosts 30th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Niskayuna High School held its 30th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 25. Administrators, graduates from the Class of 1964 and members of the former VFW Lt. Vernon F. Hovey III Post in Niskayuna honored the memory of three Niskayuna High School graduates killed in action during the Vietnam War. The three men commemorated …

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Monday, May 22, 2023Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Author H.D. Hunter inspires creativity: Book cover contest and workshops empower students

Celebrated young adult fiction author H.D. Hunter, known for his captivating explorations of the human experience through works including “A Magic Door and A Lost Kingdom of Peace: A Collection of Tales” and “Torment: A Novella,” visited Niskayuna High School on May 15 and 16 to engage students in creative writing workshops designed to foster …

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Friday, May 19, 2023Friday, May 19, 2023

Fed Challenge Team earns accolades for original research

Niskayuna High School’s Fed Challenge team has earned recognition by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for the second year in a row. The competition challenges students to work as a team and develop skills in research, data literacy and analytical writing. Judges select submissions for publication in the Journal of Future Economists. The …

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Social Studies Department recognizes 24 outstanding students

On May 17, the Niskayuna High School Social Studies department recognized 24 students for the hard work, passion and dedication that they demonstrated throughout their high school careers. Congratulations to all of the Social Studies Award winners! Vera Amirbekian Jackson Bach Anna Brown Jackson Casey Caitlin Cho Dylan Coan Elise Corbin Julia Cropsey Isabel …

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Niskayuna voters approve 2023-24 school budget

Bus purchase approved, Jessica LaFex and Sarah Tishler elected to the Board of Education Niskayuna Central School District voters on Tuesday, May 16, approved the 2023-24 school budget, with 1,484 casting votes in favor of the $107.8 million spending plan and 611 opposed. Voters also approved the bus purchase proposition by a vote of 1,528 …

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Niskayuna High School wins Best Student Orchestra for “A Chorus Line: Teen Edition”

Niskayuna High School’s production of “A Chorus Line: Teen Edition” won Best Student Orchestra in the High School Musical Theatre Awards. The awards recognize outstanding musical theatre productions and students and highlight the importance of musical theatre and arts education. Students were presented with the award at a ceremony held Saturday, May 13, at the …

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Friday, May 12, 2023Friday, May 12, 2023

Niskayuna High School receives national recognition for STEM curriculum

Niskayuna High School has been recognized as a 2022-23 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. It is one of eight high schools in New York State and 262 high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW’s engineering program. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students …

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