Dear 8th Grade Students and Families: The purpose of this message is to let you know that the Niskayuna High School Program of Studies for 2020-21 is now available. This is an exciting time, as it begins the process of planning courses for your first year of high school. New this year, the Program of …
The Niskayuna High School Program of Studies for 2020-21 is now available. This begins the process of course selection for next year. New this year, the Program of Studies is available in an online format exclusively: https://www.niskayunaschools.org/niskayuna-high-school/nhs-program-of-studies-2021-22/ We encourage you to take a look at the Program of Studies to begin planning for next year. …
Members of the Van Antwerp Middle School choir jumped at the chance to sing about what they are grateful for. A common theme included their teachers and staff at school. Under the direction of VA choral and general music teacher, Jake Purington, the 7/8 choir put together a virtual performance titled “Gratitude Attitude.” “It was …
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Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 COVID-19 Testing Q&A Why is the district testing students and staff for COVID-19? The experience of this year suggests that COVID-19 spreads at far lower rates in schools than in the greater community. The purpose of this testing is designed to give us even better data as we move …
The district has learned of three separate confirmed cases of COVID-19, a member of the Rosendale school community, a member of the Van Antwerp school community, and a member of the Iroquois school community. Please note the following information, including the fact that all Iroquois Middle School students will learn remotely for at least tomorrow, …
All 11th grade students who did not take the PSAT on October 17th will be able to register for the administration of the PSAT being given on Tuesday, January 26th. High School students will attend classes remotely and only those students taking the PSAT will be in the building. Transportation will be provided for students …
Please note that the Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, will now be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15. This meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Rosendale Library Media Center with a livestream for the public. A link to the agenda and information to view the livestream will be posted …
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The district has learned that a member of the Glencliff Elementary School community has tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict the district from disclosing or confirming any personally identifiable information, and we cannot identify anyone who has tested positive. We have worked closely with …
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The district has learned that two members of the Iroquois school community have tested positive for COVID-19. These cases are believed to be unrelated. However, based on the dates both individuals were last at school, there is no need for contact tracing through the school and no one needs to quarantine based on potential exposure in the …
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To the Niskayuna Central School District Family, I hope that you had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Recess. As our state and nation continue to experience a rise in cases of COVID-19, I am reaching out today to ask for your continued partnership in the effort to keep our schools open and to promote health …