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  • 2027 NHS Hall of Fame nominations are open through Jan. 31

    Niskayuna High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame Class of 2027. Established in 1983 as part of the school’s 25th anniversary, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement, civic or humanitarian service, or other notable contributions. Each year, members of the Niskayuna school community are invited…

  • Niskayuna celebrates educators at Fall 2026 Tenure Reception

    The Niskayuna Central School District recently recognized a group of faculty members who reached a major milestone in their professional careers: the granting of tenure. This represents years of rigorous evaluation, professional growth, and proven effectiveness in the classroom.  Family, colleagues, administrators, and Board of Education members gathered before a regular board meeting on Tuesday,…

  • Niskayuna High School earns first-ever NYSPHSAA School of Distinction Award

    Niskayuna High School was named a 2025-26 School of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) after achieving a milestone in student-athlete academic success. For the past nine years, Niskayuna consistently earned School of Excellence honors by keeping at least 75% of its varsity teams at Scholar-Athlete status. This year,…

  • New York State 2027 Merit Scholarships

    New York State has announced details for the 2027 Merit Scholarship for Academic Excellence. The awards will be worth $1,500 and $500 and are renewable for up to five years of undergraduate study. They can only be used at colleges and universities located within the state. Each high school in the state will have at…

  • Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition

    Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition sponsored by VFW Post #357 offers a grand prize of $35,000. The state level winner receives between $500 and $2,500. The competition is open to students in grades 9-12. To enter, students must write an original essay on this year’s theme, “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” You’re…

  • Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

    The Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards is offering 350 scholarships (worth $4,000 each) for children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks members. Applications for these scholarship opportunities are only available online. Look for the Legacy Awards link. You must indicate on your application a sponsoring lodge. Our sponsoring lodge is Clifton Park Lodge #2466. If you have…

  • Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships

    The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships is: Application instructions. Deadline to apply: Nov. 12, 2026

  • Coca-Cola Scholars Program offers 150 scholarships

    The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is an opportunity for seniors who have demonstrated the following; This is a national competition that will produce 150 scholarships worth $20,000 each. Applications are only available online. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2026 Please notify Mr. Bianchi if you apply.

  • 2026 NHS Hall of Fame nominations are open through Jan. 31

    Niskayuna High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Established in 1983 as part of the school’s 25th anniversary, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement, civic or humanitarian service, or other notable contributions. Each year, members of the Niskayuna school community are invited…

  • Board adopts updated 2025-26 District Safety Plan

    At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education adopted the updated 2025-26 District Wide Safety Plan. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. They follow Desha’s Law which was signed by Governor Hochul…

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