Creating a school environment where every student feels seen, heard and supported is more than just a goal at Niskayuna Central School District, it’s a direct reflection of the district’s mission and strategic plan. Part of this work has been to conduct and analyze a nationally benchmarked assessment of district programming through the School Health …
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Squeals of excitement echoed down a packed Dexter Street as Van Antwerp Middle School sixth graders watched a piece of school history rise into the sky. With an EPIC Niskayuna banner attached, a steel beam signed by students and staff was lifted by a crane into the frame of the school’s new addition. For the …
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The Niskayuna Central School District is celebrating three educators who joined the ranks of a small number of teachers in New York state by becoming National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). Congratulations to instrumental music teacher Stacey McClenon, Iroquois health teacher Jennifer Christiano, and Niskayuna High School vocal teacher Christina Pizzino-Catalano. National Board Certification, the most respected …
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The Board of Education formally recognized Niskayuna High School winter student-athletes during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24. Board members and administrators celebrated the teams and individual athletes who won a division or section title. Each student was provided with a certificate to acknowledge their achievement. Congratulations to the following athletes! Boys Swimming and …
Along with voting on the school district budget for next year, voters will elect two members to the Board of Education on Tuesday, May 19. Those interested in running for this important volunteer role in our community must be at least 18 years old, qualified voters in the school district and have resided in the …
One Niskayuna High School alumni will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame this year. Dr. Marc Auerbach from the Class of 1979 will be officially inducted on June 24 during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony at MVP Arena in Albany. Dr. Auerbach earned his medical degree at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine …
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Leaping lizards! Niskayuna will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow! Tomorrow!’” at the upcoming Iroquois Middle School Drama Club production of Annie Jr. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. tells the story …
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The New York State Society of Professional Engineers Capital District Chapter is offering scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in Capital District high schools and intend to study engineering in college. Scholarship applications are available from Mr. Bianchi in Counseling. Applications for the Chapter award must be postmarked …
The Rexford Fire Department and Auxiliary are offering two scholarship awards valued at $500 each. They are available to any resident of the Rexford Fire District. They will be awarded based on volunteerism, financial need, and academic achievement. Contact Mr. Bianchi in the Counseling Center for an application. The deadline to apply is May 15, …
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The George Biddle Kelley Foundation is offering a general scholarship and three others. The three extra scholarships are available 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 a minimum GPA of …
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