As we officially begin a new school year, Niskayuna CSD has several leadership and staffing changes. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to academic excellence. Please meet the newest members of our Niskayuna team. Michael Kloczko, Director of Science and Engineering Technology We are pleased to announce that …
At their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 1, the Board of Education reviewed the District Wide Safety Plan for the 2025-26 school year. This opens a 30-day public comment period before going back to the board for approval on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Those wishing to make comments can do so by emailing publiccomment@niskyschools.org. The board …
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During the 2024-25 school year, recognizing that a policy restricting cell phones in public schools was likely to be put into place, Niskayuna CSD district leaders proactively took the opportunity to engage its core stakeholder groups to collect feedback. Our district held meetings with staff, students and families, to discuss potential impacts and barriers to …
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Niskayuna’s 67th graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 25, in a ceremony that featured music, recognition of distinguished alumni and reflection on the boundless possibilities that await the graduating members of the Class of 2025. The graduation ceremony took place at the MVP Arena in Albany, and marked retiring NHS Principal John Rickert’s final …
The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 1, at 6 p.m. The meetings will be held at 1430 Balltown Road in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a livestream. The meeting agenda will be available on Niskayuna BoardDocs at: …
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Graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the MVP Arena on South Pearl Street in Albany. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. All students are asked to arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. and assemble in the area of the arena known as “Exhibition Hall” in order to have attendance taken …
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Materials are being delivered and our contractors are beginning to assemble some equipment and staging materials for upcoming summer construction work at Van Antwerp Middle School. Through the end of June, construction crews will be moving materials outside of the building, as a portion of the grass field adjacent to the current basketball courts is …
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Dear Niskayuna Community, Given the extreme heat indexes that are forecasted for our region on Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24, our district has made the decision to have early releases these days. The schedule will be as follows: Monday K-5: dismissal at 10:45 a.m. 6-8: dismissal at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday K-5: Half day …
After 690 years of combined service to our schools, 27 dedicated staff members are preparing to say a final goodbye to the halls of Niskayuna. This year’s retirees were recognized during the June 10 Board of Education meeting, where administrators shared stories and reflected on the impact these staff members had made on the lives …
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The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers in their classrooms with the 22nd annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to math teacher Angela Netoskie and art teacher Jane Romm. Each awardee receives an engraved plaque and $2,500 for professional development. Embedded YouTube video about Murray awards The …
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