Hillside News Archives - Niskayuna Central School District

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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Friday, January 16, 2026Friday, January 16, 2026

Creative Career Showcase fosters career exploration

The Niskayuna CSD Art Department sang, drew and photographed its way to a significant milestone this week by hosting its first Creative Career Showcase. The Tuesday, Jan. 13, inaugural event was designed to allow students, families and community members of all ages to explore the wide variety of creative careers and career pathways available locally …

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025Monday, November 24, 2025

Preparing for winter weather notifications in Niskayuna

Our district conducted a test of our emergency closing system on Nov. 24 at NOON. The message was sent to all families and staff in the district. Emergency Communications In the event of a real emergency, we want to remind our school community how Niskayuna communicates about weather-related announcements, including closings, delays and early dismissals. …

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Monday, November 24, 2025Monday, November 24, 2025

Your feedback can help improve our district website

You can help shape the future of the Niskayuna Central School District’s website by completing a brief survey by Friday, Dec. 5. Finding out what you find useful on the existing website and what you think could be improved is critical as the district embarks on an extensive website redesign process. The thoughts you share …

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Niskayuna CSD communications office recognized with two NYSPRA awards

The Niskayuna Central School District recently earned two awards from the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications. “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure The district received a special purpose publication Award of Excellence for its “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure, designed to welcome incoming families and share key preparation information. The …

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Building a safer school environment: 2025-26 safety and security investments

Following a school community safety survey and work to assess the district’s safety processes and staffing, Niskayuna has made improvements to overall safety and security across our district for the 2025-26 school year. That broad investment includes expanding our district team of security monitors. The overall safety and security team is spread across our eight …

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Friday, November 14, 2025Thursday, November 20, 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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Friday, October 24, 2025

Niskayuna CSD welcomes Eric Muller as new campus safety & security coordinator

The Niskayuna Central School District is excited to welcome Eric Muller as the district’s new (and first) campus safety & security coordinator. Muller joins the district through a partnership with the Altaris Consulting Group, a Hudson Valley firm focused exclusively on school safety and security. Muller is a retired law enforcement officer with an extensive …

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Friday, October 10, 2025Wednesday, October 22, 2025

School climate survey is now open

As a community, our district strives to create a positive school climate and educational experience where everyone feels safe and welcomed. To ensure we are making progress towards our goals and to better align our resources with the needs identified by our school community, the Niskayuna Central School District is conducting a school climate survey …

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Niskayuna Student Support Services office moves to Iroquois MS

The Niskayuna CSD Student Support Services office has a new location. On Friday, Oct. 3, the office moved from its former location at 1301 Hillside Ave., to a new space at Iroquois Middle School, 2495 Rosendale Road. The offices moved as part of the district’s capital project work. The move includes the three directors of …

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