Jooha Song’s journey started in Niskayuna and now he’s headed to South Korea. Song, a 2025 graduate of Niskayuna High School and Paralympic swimmer, will represent Team USA at the 45th National Paralympic Games in Busan, South Korea. Song began swimming at two years old and later got involved with Niskayuna’s varsity swim team and …
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It was years in the making, and once students cut the ribbon on the new playground during VA Community Day, the joy was palpable. Van Antwerp Middle School Principal John Moskov said a few words to introduce the playground to students before sixth grader Ella Neely cut the ribbon, officially opening the playground for use. …
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In partnership with the Niskayuna Police Department, the Niskayuna Central School District is looking forward to welcoming Sergeant Brandon Maura as the new school resource officer (SRO). Sergeant Maura, a Niskyauna High School alumnus and a 13 year veteran of the Niskayuna Police Department, will be starting his new position during the first week of …
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Ten Niskayuna High School students received a full scholarship to the Albany Pro Musica (APM) International Choral Festival at SUNY Albany. The week-long festival brings together student ensembles from across the country to work with prestigious conductors and participate in a variety of rehearsals, performances and workshops. “Music is a universal language in which we …
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Niskayuna High School student-athletes are being recognized for standout performance in and out of the classroom. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) has named the school a 2024-25 School of Excellence. The designation is awarded to schools that apply and have at least 75% of their varsity teams earn the …
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Niskayuna’s 67th graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 25, in a ceremony that featured music, recognition of distinguished alumni and reflection on the boundless possibilities that await the graduating members of the Class of 2025. The graduation ceremony took place at the MVP Arena in Albany, and marked retiring NHS Principal John Rickert’s final …
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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The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers in their classrooms with the 22nd annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to math teacher Angela Netoskie and art teacher Jane Romm. Each awardee receives an engraved plaque and $2,500 for professional development. Embedded YouTube video about Murray awards The …
For the third year in a row, Niskayuna High School has been named a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School – a recognition given to only a select group of high schools across the country. The honor highlights Niskayuna’s continued commitment to giving students meaningful, hands-on experiences in computer science, biomedical science and engineering …
Lesly Garcia, a talented student artist from Niskayuna High School, has been named the 2025 winner of the Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 20th Congressional District. Lesly’s powerful painting, A Man’s Job, was selected by Congressman Paul Tonko and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex in Washington, D.C. for an entire year. …
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