Dear Family and Friends, I am pleased to announce the board of education voted to appoint three individuals to vacant leadership positions at their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Jessica Moore was appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Ms. Moore has served as our interim leader in the office of instruction since early …
The Niskayuna Central School District believes that participation in athletics contributes to a well-rounded education, supports students’ classroom success, gives them skills and experiences that help them succeed in school and beyond. A variety of sports offerings are available for sign up. Sign up for fall sports is currently underway. Boys Crew* (Varsity and Modified) …
It is very important that the school begins the year with accurate contact information for each family. This is how we contact you in case of an emergency and how we know where to send text messages on snow days and other important notices. The school district uses a secure, online process to gather this …
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Each year, Niskayuna High School welcomes several international students through the International Scholars Program. Students live with a local host family, spend a full academic year taking classes and learn about American life and culture by immersing themselves in our community. We’re currently seeking host families for five high school students for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year – one …
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Elementary School report cards are viewable on PowerSchool beginning on June 23 at 4 p.m. To view your student’s report card, follow these steps: Go to PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal at https://powerschool.niskyschools.org/. Report cards are not available in the PowerSchool Mobile App. You will need to log in using the web page from the link above. Once logged …
To Members of Our School Community, As you likely know, the District has prioritized improving our educational facilities through sensible, long-term planning and investment. The current capital project taking place was envisioned as a major initial step in this work, recognizing that it is never possible to address every need and priorities all at once. This …
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For the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the district will launch a Universal Prekindergarten Program in partnership with the Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC). This program will provide a free high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for 4-year-olds to prepare them for kindergarten. The program will be located at the SJCC on Balltown Road in Niskayuna. The NCSD/SJCC …
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In November 2022, the New York State Education Department issued a memo prohibiting school mascots, athletic team names and logos from referencing or depicting Indigenous/Native Americans. At its April 2023 meeting, the Board of Regents formally adopted regulations designed to implement these prohibitions. It determined that schools that use such imagery or team names are …
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The Niskayuna Central School District is one of 165 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State to receive the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2023 at the Gold level. The honor is presented annually and recognizes school districts’ safety efforts as they work to help …
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Dear Niskayuna families, The school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee last week was a devastating reminder of the senseless gun violence impacting every corner of our country. In recent weeks, hoax threats targeting school districts in the Capital Region and across the state have left many in our community feeling vulnerable. I’m writing to reassure the …
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