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Wednesday, October 9, 2024Thursday, December 19, 2024

Niskayuna Board of Education adopts safety initiatives

Last night, the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education adopted three resolutions focused on further enhancing the physical and emotional safety of our students. The board’s resolutions focused on three areas: A prioritization, timeline, and implementation plan for the recommendations of the district-wide security assessment completed by the Altaris Group in June. A timeline …

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Thursday, October 3, 2024Monday, October 28, 2024

Coach Colby earns 400th career win

This week Coach Bryce Colby earned his 400th career win with the Niskayuna Varsity Girls Soccer team. Most would agree that’s an undeniable milestone, but to Colby, it’s not about the numbers. “It’s the people and it’s the kids and it’s the moments,” he said. Colby has been coaching the team since the mid-90s. Though …

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Friday, August 23, 2024Friday, August 23, 2024

BOE appoints Rakoczy, Moskov to new leadership positions

On Thursday, August 22, the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education met to approve several administrative appointments and assignments in advance of the new school year. We are pleased to announce that Luke Rakoczy, a veteran school leader who has served as our principal at Van Antwerp since 2005, will assume the principalship at …

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Friday, July 26, 2024

NHS Tennis Court Repair/Refresh Project

Please be advised that the tennis courts at Niskayuna High School will be closed beginning Monday, July 29 for a repair/refresh project. The courts will reopen in August at a date to be determined, in time for the fall interscholastic season. We will post an announcement on ParentSquare and the district website when the courts …

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Friday, July 12, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Grade 5 students create collaborative mural

Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Thanks to a recent opportunity created by art teachers in the Niskayuna Central School District, we’re getting the chance to see the student experience through the eyes of our fifth graders. The district used grant funds to partner with …

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Thursday, July 11, 2024Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Districtwide 2024-25 School Safety Plan

At their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the Board of Education reviewed the District Wide Safety Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This opens a 30-day public comment period before going back to the Board for approval on Aug. 13, 2024. Those wishing to make comments can do so by emailing publiccomment@niskyschools.org. The board …

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

BOE elects new leadership, welcomes new members

The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education elected two members to leadership positions at their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Elisabeth “Libbie” Coccocia was elected by board members as President and Jessica LaFex was elected Vice-President. Ms. Coccocia previously served as Vice-President. She was first elected to the board in May 2022 …

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Thursday, June 27, 2024Thursday, June 27, 2024

Class of 2024 Celebrates Commencement

Niskayuna’s 66th graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 26 in a ceremony that featured music, recognition of distinguished alumni, and reflection on the boundless possibilities that await the 307 graduating members of the class of 2024. The graduation ceremony took place at the MVP Arena in Albany. In his welcome address to graduates, senior …

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Friday, June 7, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024

Dan Mattoon and Michael Peters receive 2024 Murray Award for Excellence in Education

The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers, prize patrol-style, with the 21st annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to Dan Mattoon, a Math and Computer Science teacher and Michael Peters, a Social Studies teacher. Each awardee receives an engraved plaque and $2,500 for their professional development. The …

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Thursday, May 23, 2024Friday, October 25, 2024

NHS seniors earn top language awards

Congratulations to the the Niskayuna High School seniors who took home the top World Language awards! Zi Jun Cai (Chinese) Prize of Honor in Chinese Bilal Kaltak (German) Ehrenauszeichnung Hillary Htun (Latin) Junior Classic League Award for Excellence in Latin Gunjan Bajracharya (Spanish) Premio de Honor Layla Agamy (French) Prix d’Honneur en Francais Congratulations also …

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