The Birchwood Nature Park and Garden club have been busy harvesting their small vegetable garden this summer! For the last several years, student and parent volunteers have tended a small plot of raised garden beds at Niskayuna’s Birchwood Elementary. They are growing fruits and vegetables that have been served at the school cafeteria and donated …
Niskayuna’s English as a New Language summer school program is in its fourth year! Currently, there are more than 25 languages represented in Niskayuna schools. The program allows students who are learning English to continue learning during the summer months by providing a range of educational activities. For the first time since its conception, the …
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Dear School Community Members: I want to provide you with an update on the process of considering a later start time for Niskayuna High School. We embarked on this nearly two years ago with a Start Times Committee that included parents, students, teachers and administrators. In August, the committee reported on its work to the …
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Sixteen Niskayuna students out of thirty-six students across the region attended Semi High Tech U this week. They broadened their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math, but they also had fun and learned about college and careers. During the three-day camp, students were immersed in STEM while learning about the vital role it has …
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Niskayuna High School freshman Patrick Yang received a $1,000 scholarship this week from the Semi Foundation for his work in the Capital Region BOCES-sponsored Semi High Tech U program. Thirty-six students from a variety of Capital Region schools took part in this Semi High Tech U camp, the tenth hosted by BOCES. Semi High Tech …
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