Niskayuna High School, Van Antwerp Middle School and the District Office were affected by a local power outage Thursday morning. National Grid was able to restore power around 10 a.m. Network, data and phone services were impacted at these locations and across all district campuses. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore services …
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At its organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 7, the Board of Education reviewed the district wide safety plan for the 2026-27 school year. This opens a 30-day public comment period before going back to the board for approval on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Those wishing to make comments can do so by emailing publiccomment@niskyschools.org. The board …
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Niskayuna High School junior Ayesha Afghan was recently honored with the prestigious Young Women in Leadership Award by the Zonta Club. Ayesha is one of only two students in the entire United States—and one of just fifty in the world—to receive the recognition this year. Along with the title, the award comes with a $5,000 …
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Niskayuna High School’s 68th commencement ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at MVP Arena in Albany. The program will take approximately two hours. Concession stands will not be available at the ceremony. Graduation rehearsal Graduation rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the high school auditorium. Attendance at this …
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Update: Host families are needed for one female student from Spain and one female student from China. Both students are entering grade 11. Each year, Niskayuna High School welcomes several international students through the International Scholars Program. Students live with a local host family, take high school classes, and learn about American life and culture …
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On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will vote on the $121,302,975 proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. Voters will also elect two members to the board of education and decide on a bus proposition. The vote will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at Niskayuna High School. After voting, …
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The Niskayuna Central School District is offering two educational opportunities designed to support student development and engagement during the summer months. Summer Enrichment Program The Summer Enrichment Program features classes led by Niskayuna faculty and staff in subject areas including performing arts, creative writing, sciences, world languages and outdoor education. These morning sessions provide students …
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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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The Niskayuna Central School District has been recognized by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as a “Best Communities for Music Education.” The nonprofit aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to …
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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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