American Society of Civil Engineers Mid-Hudson Section Region 1 is offering two 4-year scholarships worth $1,000 each. You must intend to enroll in an educational institution majoring in a curriculum leading to a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Applications are available from Mr. Bianchi in the Counseling Center. The deadline to submit an application is April …
The Upper Union St. Business Improvement District is offering a scholarship for $1,000. Guaranteed to a senior from Niskayuna High School. Student must possess a 85.0 GPA or higher planning to attend a 2 or 4 – year college with a focus of study in business. The application is available from Mr. Bianchi. Completed applications …
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The Niskayuna Central School District is thankful for its leadership team. The district has welcomed many new and talented leaders to the Niskayuna team this school year. Please meet the newest additions. Michael Palanza, Director of World Languages and Social Studies Palanza joined Niskayuna in January from the South Glen Falls Central School District where …
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Nominating petitions are currently available for individuals interested in serving on the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education. Three seats will be up for election this year on Tuesday, May 20, which is the same day as the school budget vote. Candidates are elected at large. Those interested in running for this important volunteer …
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The George Biddle Kelley Foundation is offering four scholarship opportunities. One is a general scholarship, the other three scholarships are for male students pursuing a career in the Physical Sciences, the Social Sciences and the Biological Sciences. Eligibility: Must be a male from a traditionally underrepresented community in the Capital District. Have minimum GPA of …
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Center for Nursing at the Foundation of NYS Nurses, Inc. Nightingale Scholarship is offering a $5,000 scholarship to a high school senior who is enrolled full time in a New York state accredited baccalaureate RN nursing program. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a resident of New York State, and have …
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Just like learning long division or how to read, young students are able to develop important social-emotional skills through engaging, age-appropriate classroom lessons – while having a little fun. In Niskayuna, teachers have embraced and practiced social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies with their students for several years. This year the district has added Second Step, a …
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The Capital District Counseling Association is offering four different scholarships to local students who are enrolling in a Capital Region college. First Generation Scholarship – $2,500. Attending a 2-year college – $1,000. Attending a 4-year college – $1,000. Student Transferring from 2 to 4 year college $1,000. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 85.0 …
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Phyllis Pulver graduated from Niskayuna High School nearly 60 years ago. Decades later, she returned to her alma mater to witness her longtime dream become a reality. Pulver, a former NHS orchestra concertmaster and Rexford resident, had always wished to hear her own musical arrangement performed – and on Feb. 12, nearly 100 Niskayuna High …
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On Tuesday, May 16, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on a proposed $107.8 million school budget for the 2023-24 school year. Voters will also decide on a bus purchase proposition and elect two members to the Board of Education. The budget proposal continues all current student programs and services and staffing …
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