The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its next Audit Committee meeting on Friday, April 19 at 8:15 a.m. The meeting will be held at 1239 Van Antwerp Road, Niskayuna in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a livestream. The meeting agenda will be available on Niskayuna …
Seven Niskayuna Central School District students presented their independent research at this year’s Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF) at RPI in March. Here is a quick synopsis of each student and their results: Tejas Jacob – Grade 8 – Van Antwerp Middle School Improving the Aerodynamic Efficiency of Airplanes Using a …
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National Association of Women in Construction Capital District, Chapter #261 is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior female planning to pursue a degree in construction, construction management, architecture, civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering. Award is based on need, merit and review of transcript. Application is available from Mr. Bianchi in Counseling Office. Application …
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Bring On The Spectrum (BOTS) partnered with the district to donate copies of “Amelia’s Adventures,” a book written by a local author about living with Autism, to each of our Niskayuna elementary and middle school libraries. Author Katie Turner, a licensed mental health therapist, hopes to encourage children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to …
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We want to let you know about a new program that will be available to some Niskayuna K-5 students this upcoming summer. The Elementary Summer Program aims to provide maintenance of academic skills and intervention for our students of highest academic needs who do not otherwise qualify for summer programming, such as Extended School year …
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On May 21, Niskayuna voters will decide on the annual school budget and other propositions, and fill two seats on the Board of Education. Voting by Absentee Ballot An Absentee Ballot Application is required. Download an application here or contact District Clerk Cynthia Gagnon at (518) 377-4666, ext. 4 or cgagnon@niskyschools.org for one. Applications for …
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On Tuesday, May 21, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on a proposed $110.7 million school budget for the 2024-25 school year. Voters will also decide on a bus purchase proposition and elect two members to the Board of Education. The budget proposal continues all current student programs and services and staffing …
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Niskayuna High School German students had the honor of welcoming Consul General David Gill and Political Affairs and Press Attaché Brittney Wetzel (NHS ‘10) from the German Consulate in New York to speak at the high school last week. Consul General Gill discussed many topics, including the important diplomatic role of German consulates around the …
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On Tuesday, May 16, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on a proposed $107.8 million school budget for the 2023-24 school year. Voters will also decide on a bus purchase proposition and elect two members to the Board of Education. The budget proposal continues all current student programs and services and staffing …
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We have received many inquiries from students, their families and our staff regarding the upcoming solar eclipse (April 8) and our Spring Recess. Many have expressed disappointment that our recess wasn’t better aligned with the eclipse. The district has consulted with our Board of Education and together we have elected to extend our spring recess …
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