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Friday, March 15, 2024Tuesday, May 21, 2024

District Choral Festival serves as inspiration to all involved

Every year, the Niskayuna Central School District Music Department hosts a district-wide music festival that rotates between band, orchestra and chorus. 2024 is a choral year, so all students involved in choral groups in grades 5 through 12 gathered to perform at Proctors. For middle-schooler McKenna Connor, watching some of the older students perform was …

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Friday, March 15, 2024Tuesday, May 21, 2024

YMCA Black and Latino Achievers Program

The YMCA’s Black and Latino Achievers Program is designed to support students in grades 9-12 (for the 2024-25 school year) in reaching their full potential. By recognizing the obstacles that may be faced by Black and Latino youth, the program aims to provide them with the resources, mentorship and opportunities needed to achieve personal and …

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024Wednesday, March 13, 2024

NHS Multicultural Fair helps create memories, share culture

Niskayuna High School teachers and students came together to showcase 15 different cultures at the 2024 Multicultural Fair last week. Students, faculty and staff were able to learn more about those from Scotland, Germany, Bangladesh, Guyana, Greece, Mexico, Spain, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, India, France, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, and Serbia. Presenters shared food, dances, …

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Request for Proposals: Charter Bus Services

The Niskayuna Central School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide service(s) to the District. The District seeks to purchase excellent, affordable quality service(s). The Proposer’s qualifications, cost, and compliance with the requirements of the District will be used during the evaluation of the Proposer selection. The response to this Request for Proposal …

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024Friday, April 26, 2024

BOE Audit Committee rescheduled to Apr. 19

The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education Audit Committee meeting originally scheduled on Friday, March 15 has been postponed to 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 …

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Monday, March 4, 2024Thursday, March 7, 2024

Nisky wins 1st place at US Dept. of Energy Science Bowl

A big congratulations to two Niskayuna science bowl teams on winning the top prize at the National Science Bowl Regional Qualifiers on Saturday, March 2. Led by Mrs. Elizabeth Kenny, High School team members Arjun Rangarajan, Mihir Kulkarni, Tarun Jacob, Daniel Yang, and Aarush Iyengar earned 1st place in the competition. The VA team, which …

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Niskayuna rolls out AI-powered stop arm cameras on buses

The Town of Niskayuna and Niskayuna Central School District (NCSD) are partnering with BusPatrol, a safety technology company, to make getting on and off school buses safer for children. The new program equips buses with advanced technology that identifies motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. Every day in New York, an estimated 50,000 cars …

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Thursday, February 22, 2024Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Cast of “Oklahoma!” learning more than lines and choreography

More than 80 years after the original production of “Oklahoma!” captivated audiences on Broadway, students taking part in the Niskayuna High School Music Department’s production are learning more far than lines and choreography. “I’ve never felt more part of something at Niskayuna High School than this musical,” said Layla Agamy, who portrays Laurey Williams. This …

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Niskayuna Police Benevolent Association Scholarship

The Niskayuna Police Benevolent Association is offering a $1,000 award. You are eligible if: You are planning to attend a two or four year college and have demonstrated good scholarship and citizenship, civic involvement, personal integrity, and respect for the law. Special Consideration is given to one who has shown an interest in the fields …

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Voters approve 2024 Capital Project

Voters in the Niskayuna Central School District have approved a $47.17 million capital project that will renovate and expand Van Antwerp Middle School, modernize the district’s five elementary schools, and complete critical infrastructure improvements at the high school. The referendum passed by a margin of 74 percent (860 votes) to 26 percent (306 votes). The …

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