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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Update regarding Universal Prekindergarten

Dear Families, The Niskayuna Central School District will be postponing offering Universal Pre-Kindergarten for Niskayuna preschoolers this fall. In May, the district reissued a request for proposals seeking qualified community partners interested in partnering with the district to offer UPK programming. After consultation with the Jewish Community Center, the sole organization which responded to the …

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Friday, July 15, 2022Thursday, September 8, 2022

Heather Schmidt named to Capital District Sports Women of the Year Class of 2022

Heather Schmidt, a senior at Niskayuna High School, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2022 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization. Heather, who competes in basketball and crew, will be recognized at the Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala on Monday, August …

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Friday, July 1, 2022Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Video: Hello from Superintendent Mummenthey

Dear Niskayuna community, After months of anticipation and preparation, I’m so excited to join the Niskayuna Central School District today as your new superintendent of schools! I want to thank Dr. Pennyman for her leadership over the last year and for her support throughout this transition process. She and the board of education have invited …

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Capital project improvements underway at high school; Reminder to follow all posted signs in construction zone

Construction at the high school athletic facility, Phase 1B of the capital project, is continuing over the summer, with the work focused on expanding the parking area, installing new athletics fields and adding new pedestrian paths. For your safety, it’s important that staff, students and community members follow all posted signs and directions in and …

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Monday, June 27, 2022Friday, April 26, 2024

Important changes to school meals program

Dear Families: The federal waivers in response to the pandemic which allowed free school meals to be provided to all students are ending for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Due to this change, you will need to complete and submit a free/reduced meal application after July 1, 2022 to determine if your child is eligible …

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Monday, June 20, 2022Thursday, May 29, 2025

Watch the NHS Graduation 2022 Livestream

The Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 beginning at 6 p.m. at the MVP Arena on South Pearl St. in Albany. Admission Information for Family Members and Guests Admissions will be walk-up. Tickets or pre-registration are not needed. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. You may enter at …

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Friday, June 17, 2022Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Students build community through books

A collaboration between schools helped students build community through books. Niskayuna High School students in Mrs. DeSimony’s 10th grade English class and Schenectady High School students in Mrs. Libertucci’s 11th grade class collaborated to build and stock two “Little Free Libraries.” The libraries are located at Girls, Inc. and the Steinmetz Boys and Girls Club. …

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Friday, June 10, 2022Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Turning an idea into reality: Class project helps reshape high school engineering wing

When students began the design charette project in Mr. Sogoian’s Civil Engineering and Architecture class, they didn’t know their class would help reshape the engineering wing of the high school for future students. “It was really amazing that our class was able to take this project and make so much out of it,” Jane Biaglow, …

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022Wednesday, August 10, 2022

High School MasterMinds team wins State Championship

Update: The Niskayuna High School MasterMinds team won the State Championship, winning all three rounds during the remote competition on June 6. Congratulations to the team! “In the classroom (and out), I believe it’s important to ‘wear your knowledge well,’ club advisor Michael Dickerson said. “These are just bright students who are curious and use …

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Friday, June 3, 2022Thursday, July 10, 2025

Top seniors receive Medal of Academic Excellence

Front Row L-R: Sophia Barnes, Daniel Malatesta, Andrew Stiles, Sumit Sahoo, Matthew Stiles, Isabella Peng, Samantha Cerezo, Sophia Boler, Heather Schmidt, Peter Bidoshi. Back Row L-R: Ella McDonnell, Baylee Fingerhut, Josephine Calareso, Elizabeth Ward, Duncan Wall, Rebecca Schechter, Kaitlyn Pack, Ryana Sarcar. Not pictured: Natalia Malcevic and Carrie Watkins. Twenty one Niskayuna High School seniors …

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