The YMCA’s Black and Latino Achievers Program is designed to support students in grades 9-12 (for the 2024-25 school year) in reaching their full potential. By recognizing the obstacles that may be faced by Black and Latino youth, the program aims to provide them with the resources, mentorship and opportunities needed to achieve personal and …
Niskayuna High School teachers and students came together to showcase 15 different cultures at the 2024 Multicultural Fair last week. Students, faculty and staff were able to learn more about those from Scotland, Germany, Bangladesh, Guyana, Greece, Mexico, Spain, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, India, France, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, and Serbia. Presenters shared food, dances, …
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The Niskayuna Central School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide service(s) to the District. The District seeks to purchase excellent, affordable quality service(s). The Proposer’s qualifications, cost, and compliance with the requirements of the District will be used during the evaluation of the Proposer selection. The response to this Request for Proposal …
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The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education Audit Committee meeting originally scheduled on Friday, March 15 has been postponed to April 19 at 8:15 a.m. The meeting will be held at 1239 Van Antwerp Road, Niskayuna in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a livestream. The meeting agenda …
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A big congratulations to two Niskayuna science bowl teams on winning the top prize at the National Science Bowl Regional Qualifiers on Saturday, March 2. Led by Mrs. Elizabeth Kenny, High School team members Arjun Rangarajan, Mihir Kulkarni, Tarun Jacob, Daniel Yang, and Aarush Iyengar earned 1st place in the competition. The VA team, which …
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The Town of Niskayuna and Niskayuna Central School District (NCSD) are partnering with BusPatrol, a safety technology company, to make getting on and off school buses safer for children. The new program equips buses with advanced technology that identifies motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. Every day in New York, an estimated 50,000 cars …
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More than 80 years after the original production of “Oklahoma!” captivated audiences on Broadway, students taking part in the Niskayuna High School Music Department’s production are learning more far than lines and choreography. “I’ve never felt more part of something at Niskayuna High School than this musical,” said Layla Agamy, who portrays Laurey Williams. This …
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The Niskayuna Police Benevolent Association is offering a $1,000 award. You are eligible if: You are planning to attend a two or four year college and have demonstrated good scholarship and citizenship, civic involvement, personal integrity, and respect for the law. Special Consideration is given to one who has shown an interest in the fields …
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Voters in the Niskayuna Central School District have approved a $47.17 million capital project that will renovate and expand Van Antwerp Middle School, modernize the district’s five elementary schools, and complete critical infrastructure improvements at the high school. The referendum passed by a margin of 74 percent (860 votes) to 26 percent (306 votes). The …
Business meetings can be intimidating, especially when one hasn’t had a lot of experience with them. That’s one of the reasons why NHS teacher Mike Sogoian created “Tea Time” for his Civil Engineering and Architecture class. The activity aims to have students engage in a real-world simulation where they take on the role of designer …
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