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Wednesday, April 15, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Niskayuna High School music teacher wins award from celebrated musician

Niskayuna High School music teacher Phil Pandori recently won the Manilow Music Teacher Award, an outreach program of musician and performer Barry Manilow. As a recipient of the Manilow Music Teacher Award, Pandori will receive a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 in Manilow Bucks to purchase instruments for his classroom. To date, the Manilow Music …

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Improving mental health supports in Niskayuna schools

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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Wednesday, April 1, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

School community puts a personal stamp on the new VA

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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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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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Wednesday, March 25, 2026Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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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Tuesday, March 24, 2026Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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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Monday, March 23, 2026Monday, April 20, 2026

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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Monday, March 23, 2026

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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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

New York State Society of Professional Engineers Capital District Chapter Scholarships

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 …

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Rexford Fire Department and Auxiliary offer two scholarship awards

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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