The school district is pleased to announce that Kristen Weber has been appointed as the assistant principal of Van Antwerp Middle School and to officially welcome Laurel Jones as the principal of Rosendale Elementary School and Joe Natale as the interim director of business and finance. Weber recently served as the assistant principal for special …
The schedule of 2021-22 Parent/Caregiver Conference Days with dismissal times below. Please note that the dismissal time for grade 6 on the K-6 conference days represents a change from what was originally published for this year. On the K-6 conference days, grade 6 will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. The dates for the year have not …
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A primary focus of the Feb. 9 capital project proposal is investing in significant renovations and repairs at both Iroquois and Van Antwerp middle schools and getting them ready for the district’s future grade-level configuration: five K-4 elementary schools, a grade 5-6 lower middle school at Van Antwerp and a grade 7-8 upper middle school …
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Through both in-person voting on Feb. 9 and absentee ballots, Niskayuna voters will decide on a proposed $79 million investment in facilities improvements across the district. Voters will consider two propositions that include significant renovations and a classroom additions at the middle school level, critical health and safety projects across the district, and outdoor athletic …
Do you have a need? Do you have something in YOUR attic that could help someone else out? At “The Nisky Attic” you can request items or donate items and help a neighbor in need.
Join the Thoughtexchange! Colleagues and Community Members, I am hoping you can take a few minutes to add your voices to a project that we have been working on for some time as a community. As I’ve mentioned in recent updates and meetings with faculty, PTO and community groups, we have been working on our …
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First meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 11 Dear Families: Niskayuna Central School District is proud to announce the creation of a Special Education Parent-Teacher Organization (SEPTO). This is an organization for those interested in the issues of educating special needs. The establishment of SEPTO is based on the survey of special education conducted this fall, where …
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School Configuration Conversation Why is the district considering different school configuration options? As we plan a capital project, we want be sure that we are using educational space and taxpayer resources in the way that is most effective, sustainable and beneficial for students. We invite you to help weigh the choices before us at two …
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Focus is on sustainability and quality education At a series of presentations this year, Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra is sharing a vision for the future of education in Niskayuna that is based on the work of stakeholders from across the district over the last few years. It calls for deeper learning experiences, flexible space for hands-on …
August 28 Meeting Notes The Capital Project Community Advisory Committee held its first meeting on Tuesday, August 28. The committee is comprised of 40 residents who represent a cross-section of the community, including parents (of students at all schools and levels), parents of graduates and preschool children, grandparents, retirees, and staff members who reside in …
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