The Board of Education officially awarded tenure to 19 educators and held a tenure reception in their honor at its Tuesday, May 23 meeting. Congratulations to the following tenure recipients: Claire Angier, Elementary Special Education Rebecca Farrell, Music Jenna Kimmer, Elementary Education Elizabeth Lancto, Elementary Education Abagail Luther, Music Jane Grant, Art & Design Tabatha …
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Bus purchase approved, Jessica LaFex and Sarah Tishler elected to the Board of Education Niskayuna Central School District voters on Tuesday, May 16, approved the 2023-24 school budget, with 1,484 casting votes in favor of the $107.8 million spending plan and 611 opposed. Voters also approved the bus purchase proposition by a vote of 1,528 …
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The Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m. at the MVP Arena on South Pearl St. in Albany. Admission Information for Family Members and Guests There is no limit to the number of tickets available to graduates and their family. There is no charge for …
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The district’s calendar for the 2023-24 school year is now available. Click here to view the one-page version of the calendar. A list of the major dates is below: August 30 – Teacher Classroom Day August 31 – All District Faculty & Staff Welcome Back September 4 – Labor Day September 5 – Superintendent’s Conference …
The Niskayuna Central School District is one of 165 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State to receive the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2023 at the Gold level. The honor is presented annually and recognizes school districts’ safety efforts as they work to help …
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New York voters in 2014 approved the statewide Smart Schools Bond Act referendum, which authorizes the state to borrow up to $2 billion to finance technology improvements in schools throughout the state. The Niskayuna Central School District was allocated $1.49 million. The use of Smart Schools funding does not require any local contribution from school …
On Tuesday, May 16, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on a proposed $107.8 million school budget for the 2023-24 school year. Voters will also decide on a bus purchase proposition and elect two members to the Board of Education. The budget proposal continues all current student programs and services and staffing …
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Niskayuna Central School District sponsors an International Student program to bring students from around the world into our high school and community. The program is in need of host families for the 2023-2024 academic year. Hosting an international student can be an enriching experience for the student and families alike. This fall, we anticipate students from …
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Dear Niskayuna families, The school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee last week was a devastating reminder of the senseless gun violence impacting every corner of our country. In recent weeks, hoax threats targeting school districts in the Capital Region and across the state have left many in our community feeling vulnerable. I’m writing to reassure the …
The Schenectady County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) is seeking parents interested in participating on the council. The purpose of the LEICC is to provide a forum to discuss issues related to the needs of young children in Schenectady County with developmental delays and their families, as well as share education, ideas, concerns and …
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