Dear Niskayuna families and staff, Thanks to our collective efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the statewide universal mask mandate for schools was lifted as of today, March 2, 2022. Mask wearing in schools is now optional. Every family’s situation is unique. As a community, we will respect each person’s choice as to whether …
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The district is happy to welcome Michael Elliott and Robert McCloskey to Niskayuna. The Board of Education recently appointed Michael Elliott to be the Director of World Language, Social Studies, and English as a New Language. Elliott came to Niskayuna from the City School District of Albany, where he worked for nearly twenty years, most …
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Dear Niskayuna families, This afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide mask requirement in schools will be lifted on Wednesday, March 2. This means that starting Wednesday, students, school staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear face coverings or masks in any of our school buildings or on school buses. Mask …
Nominating petitions are currently available for individuals interested in serving on the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education. Three seats will be up for election this year on Tuesday, May 17, which is the same day as the school budget vote. Those interested in running for this important volunteer role in our community can …
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At its Feb. 1 meeting, the Board of Education unanimously appointed Carl Mummenthey as the district’s next superintendent of schools following an extensive search that involved stakeholder surveys and focus groups. Mummenthey was appointed to a four-year contract and will officially take over as superintendent on July 1, 2022. “I am honored to have earned …
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On Tuesday, Jan., 25, Niskayuna High School students and staff paid tribute to teaching assistant, Leah White who passed away on December 29, 2021. Leah worked as a teaching assistant at Van Antwerp Middle School and Niskayuna High School for over 20 years. She loved her work with students and made a tremendous impact on …
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The district has a series of administrative staffing updates to share. We are looking forward to welcoming new members to our Leadership Team, and want to say thank you to those who are leaving for their service to our students and community. Niskayuna High School Assistant Principal Joseph Coleman At the Board of Education meeting …
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The nearly $80 million capital project that voters approved in February has been moving forward and some of the construction will be underway in the coming months. Through this project, there are many exciting things ahead for our community and students, as well as a period of construction that we will all go through. To …
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Beginning in December, the pool at Niskayuna High School will be open for community use on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. A pool pass is needed to use the pool. How to Purchase a Pool Pool Pass for 2021-22 Download and complete the pool pass application Do not include a check with …
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Tickets to be sold for athletic contests The Niskayuna Central School District is joining the growing list of area high schools that are using the GoFan ticketing system for parents, students and community members to attend certain athletic contests and events. A major reason for our decision to use this method of purchasing tickets is …
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