We want to remind you of some recent changes to the District’s practices around nuts in schools and other allergy protocols, which have gone into effect for this school year. This year, rather than calling the District nut-free, which we cannot guarantee, instead we’ve adopted the expression “Allergy Aware, Allergy Prepared.” The shift in name …
We want to let you know about the Affordable Connectivity Program, an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides: Up to $30/month discount for broadband service Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands. A one-time discount of up to $100 for …
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The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is issuing Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for the 2021-22 school year and the summer 2022 and 2023 periods. Application for Additional Benefits If your eligible child was absent or remote learning for any number of days in a month due to …
Deadline to apply: Feb. 5, 2024 These scholarships (worth $4,000 each) are for children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks members. Application for these scholarship opportunities are available online only: Enf.elks.org/leg You must indicate on your application a sponsoring lodge. Our sponsoring lodge is Clifton Park Lodge #2466. Notify Mr. Bianchi if you apply.
Niskayuna High School has been named in the top three schools in the Capital Region by U.S. News and World Report. The publication released their annual Best High Schools in America report last week, ranking Niskayuna third in the Albany area. “Among the top three districts [in the report], our students are the most diverse …
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As of 3 p.m. Friday, August 18, PowerSchool has been updated with student schedules and teacher assignments for the 2023-24 school year. To view student schedules, go to the PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal at https://powerschool.niskyschools.org/ and log in. Note: The PowerSchool app will not show this information, you will need to log in using an internet browser. After …
Dear Family and Friends, I am pleased to announce the board of education voted to appoint three individuals to vacant leadership positions at their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Jessica Moore was appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Ms. Moore has served as our interim leader in the office of instruction since early …
It is very important that the school begins the year with accurate contact information for each family. This is how we contact you in case of an emergency and how we know where to send text messages on snow days and other important notices. The school district uses a secure, online process to gather this …
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Marie Digirolamo, our Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, will be transitioning to a new role at Ichabod Crane Central School District, where she will serve as their new Superintendent of Schools, starting July 1. We thank Mrs. Digirolamo’s dedicated leadership and service at NCSD and wish her the best in her new position. A search process …
Each year, Niskayuna High School welcomes several international students through the International Scholars Program. Students live with a local host family, spend a full academic year taking classes and learn about American life and culture by immersing themselves in our community. We’re currently seeking host families for five high school students for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year – one …
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