Category: Archive
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Host families needed for NHS International Scholars Program
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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School budget vote and board of education election set for May 19
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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Summer Enrichment Program and Camp Invention registration now open
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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Meet the board of education candidates & learn about the proposed school budget
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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Niskayuna receives national recognition for music education
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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Niskayuna High School graduation rate reaches 97%
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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Three candidates seek election to Niskayuna Board of Education
On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will elect two candidates to the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education. Three candidates are running for the two seats. Board members are volunteers elected to three-year terms. The terms of the individuals elected this year will begin on July 1, 2026. Each candidate submitted information to the…
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Board of education adopts 2026-27 budget proposal for May 19 vote
Proposed budget maintains program advancement, stays within tax levy limit The Niskayuna CSD Board of Education unanimously approved a 2026-27 proposed $121,302,975 spending plan at its Tuesday, April 14, meeting. District residents will vote on the spending plan at the upcoming budget vote and board of education election on Tuesday, May 19. If approved, the…
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Niskayuna High School music teacher wins award from celebrated musician
Niskayuna High School music teacher Phil Pandori recently won the Manilow Music Teacher Award, an outreach program of musician and performer Barry Manilow. As a recipient of the Manilow Music Teacher Award, Pandori will receive a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 in Manilow Bucks to purchase instruments for his classroom. To date, the Manilow Music…
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Improving mental health supports in Niskayuna schools
Creating a school environment where every student feels seen, heard and supported is more than just a goal at Niskayuna Central School District, it’s a direct reflection of the district’s mission and strategic plan. Part of this work has been to conduct and analyze a nationally benchmarked assessment of district programming through the School Health…