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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Class of 1967 graduate’s dream realized through high school choral performance

Phyllis Pulver graduated from Niskayuna High School nearly 60 years ago. Decades later, she returned to her alma mater to witness her longtime dream become a reality. Pulver, a former NHS orchestra concertmaster and Rexford resident, had always wished to hear her own musical arrangement performed – and on Feb. 12, nearly 100 Niskayuna High …

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Monday, March 17, 2025Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Christina Coons named two-time NYVCA Coach of the Year

For the second time, Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach Christina Coons was named New York Volleyball Coaches Association (NYVCA) Coach of the Year. Coons led the girls volleyball team to win the Section 2 Class AA Championship this past November. This is the second time Coons received this prestigious accolade; she was previously selected as Coach of …

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Friday, March 14, 2025Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Niskayuna High School artists recognized on national and local level

Talented student artists and writers from Niskayuna High School were recognized in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and the New York State Art Teacher Association Region 6 High School 3D Art Show. Scholastic Art & Writing Award Recipients The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are a prestigious program that has celebrated young creativity …

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Friday, March 7, 2025Friday, March 7, 2025

Expanding global understanding: NHS students take part in international conference

14 Niskayuna High School students recently traveled alongside Guilderland High School students to take part in the University of Toronto Model United Nations 2025 Conference. The group was led by club president Diane Son and club advisors Lainie Christou and Jennifer Karp. The Model United Nations Club aims to expand global understanding, build leadership and …

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025Friday, March 7, 2025

NHS English teacher Tom Lester earns National Board Certification

Just 1% of teachers in New York state have been awarded National Board Certification. Niskayuna High School teacher Tom Lester recently joined those ranks when he earned National Board Certification in Adolescent Young Adult English Language Arts. National Board Certification, the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education, was designed to to develop, retain …

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Monday, December 16, 2024Monday, December 16, 2024

Building connections through loss and culture: Iroquois hosts meaningful Dias de Los Muertos celebration

Grief is a powerful emotion, and for young people, understanding and processing feelings of loss can be especially challenging. Last month, Iroquois Middle School seventh graders on Team Cayuga engaged in a meaningful cultural lesson on loss, led by their English teacher, Emily Morett. When Morett’s grandmother, Hortensia, passed away, she was inspired to share …

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Monday, December 2, 2024Monday, December 9, 2024

Tree of Life memorial unveiled at NHS

Over the years, Niskayuna has endured many heartbreaking, untimely losses of its students, teachers and staff, leaving a profound impact on our entire community. To honor the memories of high school students that have been lost, Niskayuna High School recently unveiled the Tree of Life sculpture in its Remembrance Garden. The Tree of Life will …

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Monday, November 25, 2024Monday, November 25, 2024

NHS swimmer Fayth Goodspeed wins state title

Junior Fayth Goodspeed won the 100 breaststroke state title by .62 hundredths of a second over the weekend, in a time of 1:03.17. Her win marks the first Niskayuna girls swim state champion since 2012, and her winning time broke her own school record. Goodspeed’s school record was once held by her current coach Amanda …

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Ten NHS students sign NCAA Letters of Intent

Ten members of the Niskayuna High School Class of 2025 recently signed Letters of Intent to commit to play athletics in college. Students signed their letters at a ceremony at NHS on Nov. 13, 2024. Congratulations to the following student athletes! Regan Anderson, Women’s Rowing at Wesleyan University George Angelopoulos, Men’s Lacrosse at Bates College …

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Thursday, October 3, 2024Monday, October 28, 2024

Coach Colby earns 400th career win

This week Coach Bryce Colby earned his 400th career win with the Niskayuna Varsity Girls Soccer team. Most would agree that’s an undeniable milestone, but to Colby, it’s not about the numbers. “It’s the people and it’s the kids and it’s the moments,” he said. Colby has been coaching the team since the mid-90s. Though …

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