Dear Niskayuna Families, I’m pleased to announce the recent appointment of Andrea Marques-Clarke, who will be succeeding Jessie Richards as Director of Secondary Special Education. Richards accepted a position at Watervliet Central School District over the summer. Marques-Clarke brings 30 years of experience in the field of special education to our district. She currently serves …
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Elementary teachers and administrators worked together over the last three years to develop an updated report card to better communicate what students are expected to know and be able to do based on current New York State standards and updated curriculum. We will begin using the new Standards Based Report Card in grades K-5 this …
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Birchwood Elementary School students were encouraged to connect with new classmates using kindness and inclusion. School social workers Stephanie France, LCSW and Bailey Pangman, LMSW engaged students in activities through a school-wide initiative called “Start With Hello.” “Saying hello to someone new could make them feel happy,” fourth grader Cameron said. “The program really helps …
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Iroquois Middle School art teacher and longtime girls’ varsity soccer coach Bryce Colby was officially elected into the New York State High School Girls’ Soccer Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place Sept. 10 at Niskayuna High School. When asked how it felt being inducted Colby said “nerve-wracking.” “It has been so interesting listening …
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Dear High School Families: We are happy to announce that the new parking lot will open Friday, September 9. The diagram below shows the traffic pattern of the new lot: General Reminders The high school building opens for students at 8:15 a.m. The loop near the main entrance is the only designated area for parents …
Nisky NOW, Inc., the Niskayuna Central School District’s weekend food program for food insecure students, is excited to announce a new initiative to expand food offerings. Beginning September 8 free freezer foods will be available for participating families to pick up at the Nisky NOW pantry on Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. The …
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