After 690 years of combined service to our schools, 27 dedicated staff members are preparing to say a final goodbye to the halls of Niskayuna. This year’s retirees were recognized during the June 10 Board of Education meeting, where administrators shared stories and reflected on the impact these staff members had made on the lives …
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Niskayuna High School has selected two alumni to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025. They will be officially inducted on June 25 at the commencement ceremony at MVP Arena. The Hall of Fame inductees are: Dr. Joanna Burger from the Class of 1959 Seth Wyngowski from the Class of 2008 Dr. Joanna …
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On Tuesday, May 20, Niskayuna Central School District voters passed a $116,121,281 budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 968-621. Under the approved budget, the district will maintain all existing services and programs and offer $2.45 million in new investments that result in the creation of 20.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff …
As part of its proposed 2025-26 school district budget, Niskayuna has included several measures aimed at strengthening and expanding safety and security within school buildings. This investment is one of a handful of budget priorities for the upcoming academic year, along with continuing to create a strong academic program, supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing, …
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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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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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 …
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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