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  • Niskayuna ENL students share gratitude and cultures through Thanksgiving celebrations

    Learning a new language often comes with learning new traditions. Niskayuna’s English as a New Language (ENL) students learned about the origin of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, while sharing some of their favorite dishes from their home cultures as well. Faculty, staff and students at Niskayuna High School came together to celebrate thankfulness, inclusivity…

  • Preparing for winter weather notifications in Niskayuna

    Our district conducted a test of our emergency closing system on Nov. 24 at NOON. The message was sent to all families and staff in the district.  Emergency Communications In the event of a real emergency, we want to remind our school community how Niskayuna communicates about weather-related announcements, including closings, delays and early dismissals.…

  • Your feedback can help improve our district website

    You can help shape the future of the Niskayuna Central School District’s website by completing a brief survey by Friday, Dec. 5. Finding out what you find useful on the existing website and what you think could be improved is critical as the district embarks on an extensive website redesign process. The thoughts you share…

  • Niskayuna CSD communications office recognized with two NYSPRA awards

    The Niskayuna Central School District recently earned two awards from the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications. “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure The district received a special purpose publication Award of Excellence for its “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure, designed to welcome incoming families and share key preparation information. The…

  • Emergency closing communications system test on Nov. 24

    Our district will conduct a test of our emergency closing system on Nov. 24, at approximately NOON. The notification is only a test and there is not a real emergency. For district parents and staff, information will be sent directly to you via email using ParentSquare. If you have added a cell phone number to…

  • New public comment period begins for revised 2025-26 District Wide School Safety Plan

    At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Board of Education reviewed updates made to the 2025-26 District Wide Safety Plan. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. They follow Desha’s Law which was signed by Governor Hochul on July…

  • Building a safer school environment: 2025-26 safety and security investments

    Following a school community safety survey and work to assess the district’s safety processes and staffing, Niskayuna has made improvements to overall safety and security across our district for the 2025-26 school year. That broad investment includes expanding our district team of security monitors. The overall safety and security team is spread across our eight…

  • Iroquois Middle School rededicated following capital project renovations

    School and community pride was on full display on Nov. 12 as students, families, staff and community members came together to celebrate the building’s official rededication. Following years of construction and more than $41 million in renovations, the ceremony provided an opportunity to show off the new spaces and thank those who made the building…

  • Updated school meals program serves up success

    All Niskayuna students now enjoy daily halal and vegetarian options When Niskayuna students entered their school cafeterias this fall, they were met with updated options for both delicious and more diverse meal offerings. From consistent meal programming in all elementary schools to new breakfast sandwich options at Iroquois Middle School to daily halal and vegetarian…

  • Fourteen NHS students sign NCAA Letters of Intent

    Fourteen members of the Niskayuna High School Class of 2026 signed Letters of Intent to commit to play athletics in college. Students signed their letters at a ceremony at NHS on Nov. 12, 2025. Congratulations to the following student athletes!

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