The Board of Education formally recognized Niskayuna High School winter student-athletes during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24. Board members and administrators celebrated the teams and individual athletes who won a division or section title. Each student was provided with a certificate to acknowledge their achievement. Congratulations to the following athletes! Boys Swimming and …
The halls of Niskayuna’s middle schools may sound a bit more melodic this year. Students in music programs at Van Antwerp and Iroquois middle schools are excelling thanks to new dedicated spaces and the integration of band, chorus and orchestra into their daily schedules. In previous years, middle school band, chorus and orchestra took place …
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The pursuit of a new hobby or the discovery of a hidden talent just got easier for Niskayuna residents. Whether you’re looking to sweat it out in a high-energy Zumba class, master the art of knitting or enhance social media skills for your small business, Niskayuna’s revived Continuing Education program is back to prove it’s …
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Anyone can spearhead change in their community, and a class of Niskayuna elementary school students is doing just that. The movement began last year in Chris Lasher’s fourth-grade class. After studying civics and the legislative process, the students realized New York doesn’t have a law officially declaring state colors. The idea to make New York’s …
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The Board of Education formally recognized Niskayuna High School fall student-athletes during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Board members and administrators celebrated the teams and individual athletes who won a section or state title. Each student was provided with a certificate to acknowledge their achievement. Girls Swimming and Diving Sectional Champs 1st 200 …
Learning a new language often comes with learning new traditions. Niskayuna’s English as a New Language (ENL) students learned about the origin of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, while sharing some of their favorite dishes from their home cultures as well. Faculty, staff and students at Niskayuna High School came together to celebrate thankfulness, inclusivity …
School and community pride was on full display on Nov. 12 as students, families, staff and community members came together to celebrate the building’s official rededication. Following years of construction and more than $41 million in renovations, the ceremony provided an opportunity to show off the new spaces and thank those who made the building …
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All Niskayuna students now enjoy daily halal and vegetarian options When Niskayuna students entered their school cafeterias this fall, they were met with updated options for both delicious and more diverse meal offerings. From consistent meal programming in all elementary schools to new breakfast sandwich options at Iroquois Middle School to daily halal and vegetarian …
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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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