The Horatio Alger Association is offering $10,000 to $25,000 state and national scholarship awards for high school juniors. To be eligible: Presently a junior in high school Must have at least a 2.0 GPA (75%) Your family’s Adjusted Gross Income must not surpass $100,000 Must be a U.S. Citizen Planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree …
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The Niskayuna Central School District is beginning the process of developing the operating budget for the 2026-27 school year. We want to hear from our community members about what they think are the most important things our district needs to consider to support all students. To gather your input, we’ll be using the ThoughtExchange platform. …
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You can help shape the future of the Niskayuna Central School District’s website by completing a brief survey by Friday, Dec. 5. Finding out what you find useful on the existing website and what you think could be improved is critical as the district embarks on an extensive website redesign process. The thoughts you share …
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The Zonta International Club of Schenectady is awarding four scholarship awards. Jean M. Coon Scholarship ($1,000) & Renie Frederighi Scholarship ($500) Criteria Must be a high school junior or senior girl Academic achievement is not a factor Based on demonstrated humanitarianism in word and deed as reflected by actual commitment of time and effort to …
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Our district will conduct a test of our emergency closing system on Nov. 24, at approximately NOON. The notification is only a test and there is not a real emergency. For district parents and staff, information will be sent directly to you via email using ParentSquare. If you have added a cell phone number to …
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At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Board of Education reviewed updates made to the 2025-26 District Wide Safety Plan. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. They follow Desha’s Law which was signed by Governor Hochul on July …
School and community pride was on full display on Nov. 12 as students, families, staff and community members came together to celebrate the building’s official rededication. Following years of construction and more than $41 million in renovations, the ceremony provided an opportunity to show off the new spaces and thank those who made the building …
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New York State has announced the 2026 Merit Scholarship for Academic Excellence. The awards will be $1,500 and $500 and are renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study. They can be used only at colleges and universities located in New York state. Each high school in the state will have at least one …
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The Niskayuna community is invited to celebrate the rededication of Iroquois Middle School and tour the recently completed renovated building on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 4-6 p.m. This special event will feature a formal rededication ceremony, self-guided tours of the new spaces and light refreshments. Students will also be available to answer questions. Staff, students …
First New York Federal Credit Union is offering four $2,500 scholarships. In order to qualify, applicants must: Be a member in good standing of the credit union. Plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college. Be an active volunteer and/or active in their community. Complete and sign the application form. Submit high school transcript. …
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