Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Thanks to a recent opportunity created by art teachers in the Niskayuna Central School District, we’re getting the chance to see the student experience through the eyes of our fifth graders. The district used grant funds to partner with …
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At their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the Board of Education reviewed the District Wide Safety Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This opens a 30-day public comment period before going back to the Board for approval on Aug. 13, 2024. Those wishing to make comments can do so by emailing publiccomment@niskyschools.org. The board …
The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education elected two members to leadership positions at their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Elisabeth “Libbie” Coccocia was elected by board members as President and Jessica LaFex was elected Vice-President. Ms. Coccocia previously served as Vice-President. She was first elected to the board in May 2022 …
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Niskayuna’s 66th graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 26 in a ceremony that featured music, recognition of distinguished alumni, and reflection on the boundless possibilities that await the 307 graduating members of the class of 2024. The graduation ceremony took place at the MVP Arena in Albany. In his welcome address to graduates, senior …
The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers, prize patrol-style, with the 21st annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to Dan Mattoon, a Math and Computer Science teacher and Michael Peters, a Social Studies teacher. Each awardee receives an engraved plaque and $2,500 for their professional development. The …
This is an online opportunity for young girls rising in grades 9-12. If you are interested, please click on the links below for further information and assistance. The Athena Fellowship is a virtual summer fellowship for rising students in grades 9-12 designed to empower future female leaders in STEM. Created by young women from Stanford, …
Members of the Niskayuna High School administration hosted their 31st Annual Memorial Day Service Thursday, May 23. In addition to recognizing several special guests in attendance who served in various branches of the military, the service also recognized all 54 alumni veterans who have passed. Graduating seniors planning to go into branches of the military …
Congratulations to the the Niskayuna High School seniors who took home the top World Language awards! Zi Jun Cai (Chinese) Prize of Honor in Chinese Bilal Kaltak (German) Ehrenauszeichnung Hillary Htun (Latin) Junior Classic League Award for Excellence in Latin Gunjan Bajracharya (Spanish) Premio de Honor Layla Agamy (French) Prix d’Honneur en Francais Congratulations also …
The Niskayuna Friends of Music is hosting it’s first ever “Studentiade.” The event, which plays on the idea of a Schubertiade (an event held to celebrate the music of Franz Schubert), will feature music, art, poetry, history, world language and the NY STEAM Bus followed by an Austrian-themed reception. WHO: Niskayuna Friends of Music with …
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On Tuesday, May 21 Niskayuna Central School District voters approved the 2024-25 school budget, with 1,021 casting votes in favor of the $110.7 million spending plan and 562 opposed. Voters approved the bus purchase proposition by a vote of 1,059 to 524 and the capital reserve proposition by a vote of 1,102 to 472. The …
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