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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

National Association of Women in Construction Capital District Scholarship

National Association of Women in Construction Capital District, Chapter #261 is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior female planning to pursue a degree in construction, construction management, architecture, civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering. Award is based on need, merit and review of transcript. Application is available from Mr. Bianchi in Counseling Office. Application …

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Book donation helping students build social-emotional skills

Bring On The Spectrum (BOTS) partnered with the district to donate copies of “Amelia’s Adventures,” a book written by a local author about living with Autism, to each of our Niskayuna elementary and middle school libraries. Author Katie Turner, a licensed mental health therapist, hopes to encourage children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to …

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Introducing the Elementary Summer Academy

We want to let you know about a new program that will be available to some Niskayuna K-5 students this upcoming summer. The Elementary Summer Program aims to provide maintenance of academic skills and intervention for our students of highest academic needs who do not otherwise qualify for summer programming, such as Extended School year …

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Absentee Ballot Information for the May 2024 Budget and Board Member Vote

On May 21, Niskayuna voters will decide on the annual school budget and other propositions, and fill two seats on the Board of Education. Voting by Absentee Ballot An Absentee Ballot Application is required. Download an application here or contact District Clerk Cynthia Gagnon at (518) 377-4666, ext. 4 or cgagnon@niskyschools.org for one. Applications for …

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024Tuesday, March 26, 2024

German Consul General David Gill visits NHS

Niskayuna High School German students had the honor of welcoming Consul General David Gill and Political Affairs and Press Attaché Brittney Wetzel (NHS ‘10) from the German Consulate in New York to speak at the high school last week. Consul General Gill discussed many topics, including the important diplomatic role of German consulates around the …

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024Tuesday, March 19, 2024

No Classes Apr. 8 Due to Eclipse

We have received many inquiries from students, their families and our staff regarding the upcoming solar eclipse (April 8) and our Spring Recess. Many have expressed disappointment that our recess wasn’t better aligned with the eclipse. The district has consulted with our Board of Education and together we have elected to extend our spring recess …

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Friday, March 15, 2024Tuesday, May 21, 2024

District Choral Festival serves as inspiration to all involved

Every year, the Niskayuna Central School District Music Department hosts a district-wide music festival that rotates between band, orchestra and chorus. 2024 is a choral year, so all students involved in choral groups in grades 5 through 12 gathered to perform at Proctors. For middle-schooler McKenna Connor, watching some of the older students perform was …

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Friday, March 15, 2024Tuesday, May 21, 2024

YMCA Black and Latino Achievers Program

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 …

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024Wednesday, March 13, 2024

NHS Multicultural Fair helps create memories, share culture

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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Tuesday, March 12, 2024Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Request for Proposals: Charter Bus Services

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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