The Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition is offering a grand prize of $35,000! The state level winner will receive between $500 and $2,500. The competition is sponsored by VFW Post #357 and is open to students in 9-12 grade. Those interested in entering must submit an original audio essay on this year’s theme: “How …
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In partnership with the Niskayuna Police Department, the Niskayuna Central School District is looking forward to welcoming Sergeant Brandon Maura as the new school resource officer (SRO). Sergeant Maura, a Niskyauna High School alumnus and a 13 year veteran of the Niskayuna Police Department, will be starting his new position during the first week of …
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The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at 8 a.m., to discuss a policy that aligns with a new New York State mandate. The proposed policy that will be discussed outlines student use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices during the school day. The …
The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its next Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at 5 p.m., for the express purpose of discussing the cell phone policy. The meeting will be held at 1430 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as …
All rising seventh through 12th graders who are looking to participate in athletics through the school district during the upcoming school year are able to participate in free sports physicals. Physicals will be offered from 4:30-6:30 p.m., on July 21, at the Niskayuna High School Nurse’s Office. No appointments are needed.
As we officially begin a new school year, Niskayuna CSD has several leadership and staffing changes. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to academic excellence. Please meet the newest members of our Niskayuna team. Michael Kloczko, Director of Science and Engineering Technology We are pleased to announce that …
At their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 1, the Board of Education reviewed the District Wide Safety Plan for the 2025-26 school year. This opens a 30-day public comment period before going back to the board for approval on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Those wishing to make comments can do so by emailing publiccomment@niskyschools.org. The board …
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During the 2024-25 school year, recognizing that a policy restricting cell phones in public schools was likely to be put into place, Niskayuna CSD district leaders proactively took the opportunity to engage its core stakeholder groups to collect feedback. Our district held meetings with staff, students and families, to discuss potential impacts and barriers to …
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The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 1, at 6 p.m. The meetings will be held at 1430 Balltown Road in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a livestream. The meeting agenda will be available on Niskayuna BoardDocs at: …
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Graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the MVP Arena on South Pearl Street in Albany. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. All students are asked to arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. and assemble in the area of the arena known as “Exhibition Hall” in order to have attendance taken …
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