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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Three Niskayuna teachers earn National Board Certification

    The Niskayuna Central School District is celebrating three educators who joined the ranks of a small number of teachers in New York state by becoming National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). Congratulations to instrumental music teacher Stacey McClenon, Iroquois health teacher Jennifer Christiano, and Niskayuna High School vocal teacher Christina Pizzino-Catalano. National Board Certification, the most respected…

  • Niskayuna High School to induct one new member to alumni Hall of Fame

    One Niskayuna High School alumni will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame this year. Dr. Marc Auerbach from the Class of 1994 will be officially inducted on June 24 during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony at MVP Arena in Albany.  Dr. Auerbach earned his medical degree at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine…

  • Board approves 2026-27 school calendar

    The Niskayuna Central School District’s 2026-27 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 10. The calendar sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled for the new school year, that…

  • District plans for 2026-27 school year budget with a focus on maintaining staff and programming

    Each year, district leaders and the board of education develop a school budget to present to voters in May. The district strives to create a proposal that balances needs and strategic priorities with responsiveness to our taxpayers.  In December, the district asked students, families and staff what are the most important things the district should…

  • Niskayuna High School Music Department to present The Wizard of Oz

    Niskayuna High School’s talented student performers and crew are bringing a classic story to life with the Music Department’s upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz.  Based on the timeless tale by L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy Gale as she journeys through the magical land of Oz, joined by the Scarecrow,…

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