Month: November 2025
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Zonta International Club of Schenectady scholarship awards
The Zonta International Club of Schenectady is awarding four scholarship awards. Jean M. Coon Scholarship ($1,000) & Renie Frederighi Scholarship ($500) Criteria Must be a high school junior or senior girl Academic achievement is not a factor Based on demonstrated humanitarianism in word and deed as reflected by actual commitment of time and effort to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2026 Merit Scholarships for Academic Excellence
New York State has announced the 2026 Merit Scholarship for Academic Excellence. The awards will be $1,500 and $500 and are renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study. They can be used only at colleges and universities located in New York state. Each high school in the state will have at least one…