On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will elect two candidates to the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education. Three candidates are running for the two seats. Board members are volunteers elected to three-year terms. The terms of the individuals elected this year will begin on July 1, 2026. Each candidate submitted information to the …
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On May 19, 2026, Niskayuna voters will decide on the annual school budget and other propositions and fill two seats on the board of education. Voting by absentee or early mail ballot Applications are required for voters who wish to vote by absentee or early mail ballot. Links to download these applications are below, or …
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Proposed budget maintains program advancement, stays within tax levy limit The Niskayuna CSD Board of Education unanimously approved a 2026-27 proposed $121,302,975 spending plan at its Tuesday, April 14, meeting. District residents will vote on the spending plan at the upcoming budget vote and board of education election on Tuesday, May 19. If approved, the …
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Creating a school environment where every student feels seen, heard and supported is more than just a goal at Niskayuna Central School District, it’s a direct reflection of the district’s mission and strategic plan. Part of this work has been to conduct and analyze a nationally benchmarked assessment of district programming through the School Health …
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The Niskayuna Central School District is celebrating three educators who joined the ranks of a small number of teachers in New York state by becoming National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). Congratulations to instrumental music teacher Stacey McClenon, Iroquois health teacher Jennifer Christiano, and Niskayuna High School vocal teacher Christina Pizzino-Catalano. National Board Certification, the most respected …
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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 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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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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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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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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