Isn’t the district in the middle of a significant capital project? In planning for the current capital project, the district did extensive assessments of infrastructure and educational space needs. The result was a long-term plan that divided the work into three capital projects (2021, 2024, 2027). The goal of this referendum is to procure funding …
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES All districts must provide and maintain a continuous program of health services which includes, but is not limited to: a. Providing medical examinations and health screenings designed to determine the health status of the student; b. Informing parents or other persons in parental relation to the student, pupils and teachers of the …
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On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 our Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution advancing a Feb. 13, 2024 Capital Project referendum vote. This is the second of three planned referenda intended to modernize and improve learning spaces across the district. If passed, the $47.17M project would continue our investment in renovating and expanding Van Antwerp Middle School as the …
The Niskayuna High School Class of 2025 officers held the grand opening of the first school store on December 15, 2023. Class President Caleb Coppola had the vision of repurposing the former ticket booth vestibule. Class advisors and World Language teachers Lainie Damaskos-Christou and Amy Martin were thrilled to help the class with this undertaking. …
On Monday, December 11, Jack Salinetti, a fourth grader at Birchwood Elementary School, received a bone marrow transplant at Boston Children’s Hospital. Jack is there being treated for leukemia. On the day of his transplant, he requested that people wear red and share photos with the hashtags #salinettistrong #jackthewarrior #JS5. Many members of the Birchwood …
Niskayuna High School Senior Sophie Spindler is WMHT’s January Classical Student Musician of the Month! Sophie has been singing since she was young and has studied voice under NHS Director of Choral Studies Mrs. Christina Pizzino-Catalano since she was in 8th grade. “I was very grateful to be selected for this honor. I was also …
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Niskayuna High School Cheerleading Coach and teacher Ms. Denise “Squid” Squadere has been named NYS Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations! The NFHS collects nominations from member state associations to honor those who are leading their sport, impacting students and giving back to their community in positive ways. …
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A local recipient will be awarded $500 and their application will be forwarded to the District Competition which also awards $1,000 and $4,000 prizes. Evidence of active commitment to volunteerism. Evidence of experience in local or student government. Evidence of volunteer leadership achievements. Evidence of International Awareness Evidence of dedication to advancing the status of …
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Zonta International Club of Schenectady Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award Criteria: Female High School Senior Academic achievement is not a factor Demonstrated humanitarianism in word and deed as reflected by actual commitment of time and effort to community service The local recipient will be awarded $500 and will move on to District Level consideration and …
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The Class of 2024 had their college signing event at NHS on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The following 14 students signed to NCAA athletic programs: Javian Abdu – Men’s Lacrosse, SUNY Cortland (Division 3) Parker Aikens – Baseball, University of Rhode Island (Division 1) Jesse Buchanan – Men’s Lacrosse, Babson College (Division 3) Mary Kate Cestaro …
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