Month: January 2026
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NHS to offer opportunity to earn New York State Seal of Civic Readiness
Beginning with the Class of 2026, students graduating from Niskayuna High School will now be eligible to earn the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. The Seal of Civic Readiness is a special distinction approved by the New York State Education Department and established by the New York State Board of Regents. It appears…
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Kindergarten registration period open Jan. 19 through Feb. 6, 2026
Do you or does someone you know have a child that will turn five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026? The Niskayuna Central School District kindergarten registration period for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 will be open from Monday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Feb. 6. Children who will turn five…
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Activism in action! Niskayuna students propose official New York state colors
Anyone can spearhead change in their community, and a class of Niskayuna elementary school students is doing just that. The movement began last year in Chris Lasher’s fourth-grade class. After studying civics and the legislative process, the students realized New York doesn’t have a law officially declaring state colors. The idea to make New York’s…
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2026 NHS Hall of Fame nominations are open through Jan. 31
Niskayuna High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Established in 1983 as part of the school’s 25th anniversary, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement, civic or humanitarian service, or other notable contributions. Each year, members of the Niskayuna school community are invited…
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Board adopts updated 2025-26 District Safety Plan
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education adopted the updated 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…
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Creative Career Showcase fosters career exploration
The Niskayuna CSD Art Department sang, drew and photographed its way to a significant milestone this week by hosting its first Creative Career Showcase. The Tuesday, Jan. 13, inaugural event was designed to allow students, families and community members of all ages to explore the wide variety of creative careers and career pathways available locally…
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Expanding opportunities at Niskayuna High School, 2026-27 Program of Studies includes new courses and programs
The Niskayuna Central School District is committed to providing every student with a rich, diverse, and rigorous curriculum that prepares them for success in college, career and life. That’s why Niskayuna High School is excited to offer students expanded course and program offerings for the 2026-27 school year. Explore the complete 2026-27 Program of Studies.…
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Creative Career Showcase: learn how interests can turn into careers
Do you love to build, design, or imagine? The upcoming Creative Career Showcase is a great opportunity to see how interests like LEGO building, music, gaming, writing, and more can grow into real-world careers. Explore what’s possible on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at Niskayuna High School in F Hall, C Hall, and D…