Highlights Archives - Niskayuna Central School District

Monday, November 17, 2025Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Iroquois Middle School rededicated following capital project renovations

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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Friday, November 14, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025

Updated school meals program serves up success

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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Thursday, October 23, 2025Friday, October 24, 2025

Niskayuna High School swimmer selected for U.S. Paralympic team

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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Tuesday, October 14, 2025Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Van Antwerp Middle School students cut the ribbon on new playground

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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Friday, September 5, 2025

Niskayuna CSD welcomes Sergeant Brandon Maura as new School Resource Officer

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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Friday, August 8, 2025Monday, October 20, 2025

Niskayuna students attend Pro Musica International Festival

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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Tuesday, July 29, 2025Tuesday, July 29, 2025

NHS receives NYSPHSAA 2024-25 School of Excellence Award

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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Friday, June 27, 2025Monday, August 11, 2025

Class of 2025 Celebrates Commencement

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 …

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Monday, June 16, 2025Monday, June 30, 2025

2025 retirees recognized for their years of dedication

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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Tuesday, June 10, 2025Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Angela Netoskie and Jane Romm receive 2025 Murray Award for Excellence in Education

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 …

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