For 25 years, Mr. Dennis Frank has been instrumental in giving Grade 8 students at Iroquois Middle School the increasingly rare chance to sit down with a World War II veteran. Mr. Bill Rochelle shared his experiences serving our country, answered questions from students and staff, and celebrated a major milestone with our school community …
Congratulations to the following senior student-athletes who signed letters of commitment to participate in collegiate level athletic programs after they graduate from Niskayuna High School this June. E Parry Abram, Ursinus College, Men’s Wrestling and Men’s Track & Field Monica Cammarota, SUNY Brockport, Women’s Track & Field Thomas Canestrari, SUNY Brockport, Men’s Track & Field …
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Registration open for Summer Enrichment Program 2024 Niskayuna Central School District is pleased to offer summer enrichment classes to Niskayuna students. Classes blend academic subjects with hands-on exploration and are taught by NCSD faculty. Summer Enrichment is a fun way to give students time with their peers and to support their social and academic development. …
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The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its next Audit Committee meeting on Friday, April 19 at 8:15 a.m. The meeting will be held at 1239 Van Antwerp Road, Niskayuna in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a livestream. The meeting agenda will be available on Niskayuna …
Seven Niskayuna Central School District students presented their independent research at this year’s Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF) at RPI in March. Here is a quick synopsis of each student and their results: Tejas Jacob – Grade 8 – Van Antwerp Middle School Improving the Aerodynamic Efficiency of Airplanes Using a …
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Bring On The Spectrum (BOTS) partnered with the district to donate copies of “Amelia’s Adventures,” a book written by a local author about living with Autism, to each of our Niskayuna elementary and middle school libraries. Author Katie Turner, a licensed mental health therapist, hopes to encourage children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to …
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We want to let you know about a new program that will be available to some Niskayuna K-5 students this upcoming summer. The Elementary Summer Program aims to provide maintenance of academic skills and intervention for our students of highest academic needs who do not otherwise qualify for summer programming, such as Extended School year …
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Every year, the Niskayuna Central School District Music Department hosts a district-wide music festival that rotates between band, orchestra and chorus. 2024 is a choral year, so all students involved in choral groups in grades 5 through 12 gathered to perform at Proctors. For middle-schooler McKenna Connor, watching some of the older students perform was …
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The YMCA’s Black and Latino Achievers Program is designed to support students in grades 9-12 (for the 2024-25 school year) in reaching their full potential. By recognizing the obstacles that may be faced by Black and Latino youth, the program aims to provide them with the resources, mentorship and opportunities needed to achieve personal and …
Niskayuna High School teachers and students came together to showcase 15 different cultures at the 2024 Multicultural Fair last week. Students, faculty and staff were able to learn more about those from Scotland, Germany, Bangladesh, Guyana, Greece, Mexico, Spain, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, India, France, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, and Serbia. Presenters shared food, dances, …
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