As part of the capital project at Iroquois, contractors planted sod in areas closest to the school. The sod was planted in phases from September 2023 to October 2024. Unfortunately, the sod did not take root. Our construction team attributes this to a combination of maintenance issues and drought conditions during the growing seasons. We …
The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers in their classrooms with the 23rd annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to science teacher Elizabeth Kenny and world language teacher Caroline Gardiner. Each awardee received an engraved plaque and $2,500 for a professional development opportunity of their choosing. The …
On Tuesday, May 19, Niskayuna Central School District voters passed a $121,302,975 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 1,047-408. The approved budget will add a middle school project-based learning teacher and support the expansion of special education and business programming. In total, there will be 4.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff …
The Niskayuna Central School District will expand its Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026-27 school year, for the second year in a row, to create more opportunities for children to access high quality early learning. Since the 2024-25 school year, the number of seats for UPK students has increased 371%, from 14 seats to …
On Tuesday, May 5, community members will have an opportunity to hear directly from the three candidates running for two seats on the Niskayuna CSD Board of Education. The district’s PTO Council will be facilitating a Meet the Candidates event at 7 p.m., at the District Office Board Room. A brief budget overview presentation will …
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Leaders point to revamped programming as key factor in overall improvement The journey to graduation for Niskayuna students has more options than ever before. The district’s strategic investment in both rigor and opportunity has bolstered the district’s graduation rate to a recent high of 97%, significantly higher than the state average of 85%. Between earning …
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On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will elect two candidates to the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education. Three candidates are running for the two seats. Board members are volunteers elected to three-year terms. The terms of the individuals elected this year will begin on July 1, 2026. Each candidate submitted information to the …
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Proposed budget maintains program advancement, stays within tax levy limit The Niskayuna CSD Board of Education unanimously approved a 2026-27 proposed $121,302,975 spending plan at its Tuesday, April 14, meeting. District residents will vote on the spending plan at the upcoming budget vote and board of education election on Tuesday, May 19. If approved, the …
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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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The Niskayuna Central School District is committed to providing every student with a rich, diverse, and rigorous curriculum that prepares them for success in college, career and life. That’s why Niskayuna High School is excited to offer students expanded course and program offerings for the 2026-27 school year. Explore the complete 2026-27 Program of Studies. …
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