The Niskayuna Central School District is thankful for its leadership team. The district has welcomed many new and talented leaders to the Niskayuna team this school year. Please meet the newest additions. Michael Palanza, Director of World Languages and Social Studies Palanza joined Niskayuna in January from the South Glen Falls Central School District where …
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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 20, which is the same day as the school budget vote. Candidates are elected at large. Those interested in running for this important volunteer …
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Renovations are nearing completion at Iroquois Middle School and construction is ready to begin at Van Antwerp Middle School, taking Niskayuna’s middle level one step closer to a new beginning. The goal is to create modern, collaborative spaces in both middle school buildings, which will benefit students beginning in fifth grade. District residents overwhelmingly approved …
The Niskayuna Central School District’s 2025-26 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 11. 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 …
In Niskayuna, the annual school budget is a reflection of the school district’s strategic direction, values and priorities. The district strives to balance needed and desired investments in education with responsiveness to taxpayers. In December, the district asked students, families and staff what are the most important things our district needs to think about in …
Registration is now open for the Summer 2025 Engineering Institutes. This is a week-long camp for students who will be entering grades 7 through 9 during the fall of 2025 and have a strong interest in science and engineering technology. It is being offered by the Niskayuna Central School District in partnership with GE Aerospace. …
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The Summit STEM Fellowship is offering a great summer learning opportunity for students interested in exploring career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math. The virtual summer program open to students in grades 9-12 will be taught by Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates. It’s a flexible 10-15 hour weekly commitment. …
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The Niskayuna High School Department of Music is excited to present “Sunset Boulevard” in the auditorium. “Sunset Boulevard” features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. It is based on the 1950 film directed by Billy Wilder. The plot revolves around Norma Desmond, a faded star of the silent screen …
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District accelerates timeline for grade level changes, school renovations and programs After careful consideration, district officials have modified the timeline for Niskayuna’s middle school grade-level reconfiguration and the redesign of its programs. “Construction at Iroquois is proceeding ahead of schedule, as is the design, engineering, and state approval process for projects at Van Antwerp,” Superintendent …
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Niskayuna High School is accepting nominations for its 2025 Hall of Fame which celebrates graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions or communities. A committee of citizens, students, faculty and administrators will select the inductee from nominations submitted by members of the public. Nomination forms can be found by following this link. All …
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