Category: Iroquois News
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Food service team fuels student success in the summer
For the first time ever, serving delicious and nutritious school meals didn’t end when the final bell rang in June. Throughout July and August, our dedicated food service team kept students nourished across various district summer programs, such as kindergarten readiness, English as a new language, extended school year and SUNY Schenectady summer school. As…
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Back-to-school information for families
As we look forward to the start of the 2026-27 school year, we’re sharing some helpful details to ensure a smooth, exciting return to the classroom for all of our students and families. Please review the resources outlined below for additional guidance to support your family’s start of the school year. First day of school…
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Retirees honored for years of dedicated service
Twenty nine dedicated Niskayuna employees were recognized for their 570 combined years of service to the district at the district’s June 16 board of education meeting. At the celebration, each retiree was presented with a rose and a piece of personalized artwork as their principal or supervisor shared reflections on each of their successful careers.…
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Niskayuna CSD voters approve budget, bus purchase and elect two members to the board of education
On Tuesday, May 19, Niskayuna Central School District voters passed a $121,302,975 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 1,047-408. The approved budget will add a middle school project-based learning teacher and support the expansion of special education and business programming. In total, there will be 4.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff…
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Summer Enrichment Program and Camp Invention registration now open
The Niskayuna Central School District is offering two educational opportunities designed to support student development and engagement during the summer months. Summer Enrichment Program The Summer Enrichment Program features classes led by Niskayuna faculty and staff in subject areas including performing arts, creative writing, sciences, world languages and outdoor education. These morning sessions provide students…
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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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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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Three candidates seek election to Niskayuna Board of Education
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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Absentee and early mail ballot information for 2026-27 budget vote
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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Board of education adopts 2026-27 budget proposal for May 19 vote
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…