The figures below are estimates only for houses assessed at $200,000, $300,000 and $400,000 in the Town of Niskayuna. Tax rates and tax bills for property owners in the four towns in the district are set in August after assessment rolls and equalization rates are finalized by the state. This means that the tax bill …
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Two World War II veterans visited Iroquois Middle School to share their stories with students who had just completed a unit on the war. Middle school social studies teacher Dennis Frank has hosted World War II veterans at Iroquois for 22 years. This was the first time the program was held since 2019. Veterans Bill …
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Dear Niskayuna families, The school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee last week was a devastating reminder of the senseless gun violence impacting every corner of our country. In recent weeks, hoax threats targeting school districts in the Capital Region and across the state have left many in our community feeling vulnerable. I’m writing to reassure the …
Birchwood fifth grader MeKenna Connor led a school-wide cereal box domino fundraiser. The school community collected 375 boxes in total. The cereal was donated to Street Soldiers, a group of volunteers, who provide comfort and basic necessities to people in need. Before donating the cereal, the school lined their main hallway to create a domino …
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The Schenectady County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) is seeking parents interested in participating on the council. The purpose of the LEICC is to provide a forum to discuss issues related to the needs of young children in Schenectady County with developmental delays and their families, as well as share education, ideas, concerns and …
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Q: What is social and emotional learning? A: Social-emotional learning is a set of skills essential for academic success, healthy relationships and career readiness. Being able to collaborate, consider other people’s perspectives, build self-awareness and make responsible, caring decisions are competencies we want to nurture in every Niskayuna student. A focus on social-emotional learning contributes …
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The Creative Writing Club will be hosting Java Jive on Friday, May 19. The night will feature poetry and music performed by students. Students interested in performing will need to complete a submission form by Friday, March 24. Click here for the Java Jive submission form.
Report Cards Available through PowerSchool Elementary School report cards will be viewable on PowerSchool beginning on March 14 at 4 p.m. This is the first school year that elementary school report cards are being delivered digitally. To view your student’s report card, follow these steps: Go to PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal at https://powerschool.niskyschools.org/. Report cards are not available …
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Rehearsal Day Rehearsal Day is Friday, June 16, 2023. It will take place in the high school auditorium and begin at 8:30 a.m. It lasts about two hours. We will distribute cap and gown units, gold tassels for honor society members and important informational items immediately following the rehearsal. Students can expect to be done …
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Junior Prom The Prom for the Class of 2024 will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Walk-in at high school auditorium is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Social Hour at the Albany Marriott on Wolf Road will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Dining and Dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Members of …
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