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Wednesday, April 29, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026

Niskayuna receives national recognition for music education

The Niskayuna Central School District has been recognized by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as a “Best Communities for Music Education.” The nonprofit aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to …

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Thursday, April 23, 2026Monday, May 4, 2026

Niskayuna High School graduation rate reaches 97%

Leaders point to revamped programming as key factor in overall improvement The journey to graduation for Niskayuna students has more options than ever before. The district’s strategic investment in both rigor and opportunity has bolstered the district’s graduation rate to a recent high of 97%, significantly higher than the state average of 85%. Between earning …

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Thursday, April 23, 2026Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Iroquois Middle School supply closet helps students in need

Crisp loose-leaf paper, colorful three-ring binders, sturdy pocket folders and every type of notebook imaginable are only a few of the items neatly organized in the Iroquois Middle School supply closet. Created by French teacher Lynne Macko, the supply closet was designed to help provide school supplies to Iroquois students who can’t afford them. Macko …

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

School community puts a personal stamp on the new VA

Squeals of excitement echoed down a packed Dexter Street as Van Antwerp Middle School sixth graders watched a piece of school history rise into the sky. With an EPIC Niskayuna banner attached, a steel beam signed by students and staff was lifted by a crane into the frame of the school’s new addition. For the …

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Board recognizes winter student-athletes

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 …

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

New rhythm for middle school music program

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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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Revived Continuing Education program strengthens community learning opportunities

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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Tuesday, January 20, 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Activism in action! Niskayuna students propose official New York state colors

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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Wednesday, December 17, 2025Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Board recognizes fall student-athletes

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 …

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Niskayuna ENL students share gratitude and cultures through Thanksgiving celebrations

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 …

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