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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Niskayuna music teachers receive top honors at NYSSMA conference

Two Niskayuna High School music teachers were recently recognized for their contributions to music education. Director of Choral Studies Christina Pizzino-Catalano was awarded the 2025 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Established Educator Award. The award recognizes educators for their exceptional support and outstanding accomplishments in music education. To receive the award, recipients must …

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Niskayuna ENL students share gratitude and cultures through Thanksgiving celebrations

Learning a new language often comes with learning new traditions. Niskayuna’s English as a New Language (ENL) students learned about the origin of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, while sharing some of their favorite dishes from their home cultures as well. Faculty, staff and students at Niskayuna High School came together to celebrate thankfulness, inclusivity …

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025Monday, November 24, 2025

Preparing for winter weather notifications in Niskayuna

Our district conducted a test of our emergency closing system on Nov. 24 at NOON. The message was sent to all families and staff in the district. Emergency Communications In the event of a real emergency, we want to remind our school community how Niskayuna communicates about weather-related announcements, including closings, delays and early dismissals. …

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Monday, November 24, 2025Monday, November 24, 2025

Your feedback can help improve our district website

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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Monday, November 24, 2025

Niskayuna CSD communications office recognized with two NYSPRA awards

The Niskayuna Central School District recently earned two awards from the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications. “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure The district received a special purpose publication Award of Excellence for its “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure, designed to welcome incoming families and share key preparation information. The …

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Building a safer school environment: 2025-26 safety and security investments

Following a school community safety survey and work to assess the district’s safety processes and staffing, Niskayuna has made improvements to overall safety and security across our district for the 2025-26 school year. That broad investment includes expanding our district team of security monitors. The overall safety and security team is spread across our eight …

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Fourteen NHS students sign NCAA Letters of Intent

Fourteen members of the Niskayuna High School Class of 2026 signed Letters of Intent to commit to play athletics in college. Students signed their letters at a ceremony at NHS on Nov. 12, 2025. Congratulations to the following student athletes! Addison Brys, Soccer, Stony Brook University Graham Cappiello, Lacrosse, Springfield College Sami Chowdhrey, Lacrosse, Hamilton …

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Friday, October 24, 2025

Niskayuna CSD welcomes Eric Muller as new campus safety & security coordinator

The Niskayuna Central School District is excited to welcome Eric Muller as the district’s new (and first) campus safety & security coordinator. Muller joins the district through a partnership with the Altaris Consulting Group, a Hudson Valley firm focused exclusively on school safety and security. Muller is a retired law enforcement officer with an extensive …

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Van Antwerp Middle School students cut the ribbon on new playground

It was years in the making, and once students cut the ribbon on the new playground during VA Community Day, the joy was palpable. Van Antwerp Middle School Principal John Moskov said a few words to introduce the playground to students before sixth grader Ella Neely cut the ribbon, officially opening the playground for use. …

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Friday, October 10, 2025Wednesday, October 22, 2025

School climate survey is now open

As a community, our district strives to create a positive school climate and educational experience where everyone feels safe and welcomed. To ensure we are making progress towards our goals and to better align our resources with the needs identified by our school community, the Niskayuna Central School District is conducting a school climate survey …

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