Niskayuna High School Senior Sophie Spindler is WMHT’s January Classical Student Musician of the Month! Sophie has been singing since she was young and has studied voice under NHS Director of Choral Studies Mrs. Christina Pizzino-Catalano since she was in 8th grade. “I was very grateful to be selected for this honor. I was also …
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Niskayuna High School Cheerleading Coach and teacher Ms. Denise “Squid” Squadere has been named NYS Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations! The NFHS collects nominations from member state associations to honor those who are leading their sport, impacting students and giving back to their community in positive ways. …
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The Class of 2024 had their college signing event at NHS on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The following 14 students signed to NCAA athletic programs: Javian Abdu – Men’s Lacrosse, SUNY Cortland (Division 3) Parker Aikens – Baseball, University of Rhode Island (Division 1) Jesse Buchanan – Men’s Lacrosse, Babson College (Division 3) Mary Kate Cestaro …
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Niskayuna High School’s Class of 2024 is leaving behind a legacy according to leaders at the Schenectady City Mission. They handed off their latest donation of more than 1,300 pairs of socks Tuesday afternoon. From shoes, to gloves and mittens to socks this year, the Class of ’24 has been instrumental in helping with donations …
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Niskayuna High School’s Unified Sports Program has been making headlines this semester. NHS is the only school from New York state to make ESPN’s Northeast Honor Roll this year. That distinction comes on the heels of being named a Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School in September. “We are honored to accept such recognitions …
Niskayuna High School’s Unified Sports Program is the only school from New York state to make ESPN’s Northeast Honor Roll! Niskayuna Unified Coaches Jessica Stanton and Meg Farquharson shared this statement: “We are honored to accept such recognition on behalf of the work all of our students have done to make our high school a …
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Niskayuna Co-op Manager Shannon Risley has always envisioned a mural on the wall to bring the people of Niskayuna together. Now, thanks to the Niskayuna Art Honor Society, that’s a reality. Risley sees the Co-op as the root of the community, which has spawned other initiatives relating to equality, diversity, bringing awareness to injustices and …
For years, Niskayuna student-athletes couldn’t play at home. Several athletic facilities were in such disrepair that competing on them was deemed unsafe. Teams were forced to play games or matches elsewhere, like Union College. “The changing ‘home field’ made it difficult for the students and community at Niskayuna to come and support our team(s), and …
Niskayuna High School has been named in the top three schools in the Capital Region by U.S. News and World Report. The publication released their annual Best High Schools in America report last week, ranking Niskayuna third in the Albany area. “Among the top three districts [in the report], our students are the most diverse …
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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 …
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