We’ve always been known as “Nisky,” and on Tuesday, April 8, our board of education reaffirmed that identity by officially adopting “Niskayuna” as our new team name. The more widely used “Nisky” was also acknowledged as a welcome and informal nickname. Our former school moniker (the Silver Warriors) is being retired at the end of …
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At its April 8, board of education meeting, the board of education approved a spending plan for the 2025-26 school year. Voters will decide on the proposed budget on Tuesday, May 20. If approved, the proposed $116,121,281 spending plan will continue all existing services and programs and offer $2.45 million in new investments, resulting in the …
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On May 20, 2025, Niskayuna voters will decide on the annual school budget and other propositions and fill three seats on the board of education. Voting by Absentee or Early Mail Ballot Applications are required for voters who wish to vote by absentee or early mail ballot. Links to download these applications are below, or …
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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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