The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its next Audit Committee meeting on Friday, February 14 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at 1430 Balltown Road, Niskayuna in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a livestream. The meeting agenda will be available on Niskayuna …
Just 1% of teachers in New York state have been awarded National Board Certification. Niskayuna High School teacher Tom Lester recently joined those ranks when he earned National Board Certification in Adolescent Young Adult English Language Arts. National Board Certification, the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education, was designed to to develop, retain …
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Grief is a powerful emotion, and for young people, understanding and processing feelings of loss can be especially challenging. Last month, Iroquois Middle School seventh graders on Team Cayuga engaged in a meaningful cultural lesson on loss, led by their English teacher, Emily Morett. When Morett’s grandmother, Hortensia, passed away, she was inspired to share …
The Niskayuna CSD Administrative Offices relocated to 1430 Balltown Road, during the week of Dec. 2, 2024. Board of education meetings and district-level meetings will now be held at this new location unless otherwise noted. All email addresses and phone numbers will remain the same. Offices at the new location include: superintendent’s office assistant superintendent …
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Niskayuna High School is pleased to announce the return of the 8th Grade Parent Information Night! The event will take Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The high school principals, school counselors, and academic directors will be on hand to present various aspects about the high school program. In …
This week Coach Bryce Colby earned his 400th career win with the Niskayuna Varsity Girls Soccer team. Most would agree that’s an undeniable milestone, but to Colby, it’s not about the numbers. “It’s the people and it’s the kids and it’s the moments,” he said. Colby has been coaching the team since the mid-90s. Though …
Members of the Niskayuna High School administration hosted their 31st Annual Memorial Day Service Thursday, May 23. In addition to recognizing several special guests in attendance who served in various branches of the military, the service also recognized all 54 alumni veterans who have passed. Graduating seniors planning to go into branches of the military …
On Tuesday, May 21 Niskayuna Central School District voters approved the 2024-25 school budget, with 1,021 casting votes in favor of the $110.7 million spending plan and 562 opposed. Voters approved the bus purchase proposition by a vote of 1,059 to 524 and the capital reserve proposition by a vote of 1,102 to 472. The …
Niskayuna Middle and High School students recently showcased their remarkable talents at the Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA), an annual creative problem-solving event hosted by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA). Participating in this prestigious competition, student teams immersed themselves in the intricacies of artistic design, presenting innovative solutions in various categories. …
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For 25 years, Mr. Dennis Frank has been instrumental in giving Grade 8 students at Iroquois Middle School the increasingly rare chance to sit down with a World War II veteran. Mr. Bill Rochelle shared his experiences serving our country, answered questions from students and staff, and celebrated a major milestone with our school community …
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