Month: March 2026
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Three Niskayuna teachers earn National Board Certification
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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Board recognizes winter student-athletes
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…
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Running for the Board of Education: Nominating petitions available for May 2026 election
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…
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Niskayuna High School to induct one new member to alumni Hall of Fame
One Niskayuna High School alumni will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame this year. Dr. Marc Auerbach from the Class of 1994 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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Iroquois Middle School Drama Club to present Annie Jr.
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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Board approves 2026-27 school calendar
The Niskayuna Central School District’s 2026-27 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 10. The calendar sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled for the new school year, that…
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District plans for 2026-27 school year budget with a focus on maintaining staff and programming
Each year, district leaders and the board of education develop a school budget to present to voters in May. The district strives to create a proposal that balances needs and strategic priorities with responsiveness to our taxpayers. In December, the district asked students, families and staff what are the most important things the district should…