The Niskayuna CSD Art Department will highlight amazing Nisky artists in new Artists of the Month (AOTM) series. Artists chosen each month embody our district’s mission to empower, persevere, innovate and connect. Bryan Huh 7th Grade Iroquois Middle School Art Teacher: Mr. Colby Student Voice: “Do what you want. Let loose, creativity will take your …
Years ago we embarked on an ambitious, multi-year plan to expand, improve and modernize our eight school campuses. With substantial community input, the district adopted a long-range facilities improvement plan that sought to minimize the financial impact by spreading the work over several distinct referendum votes. The 2021 Referendum Niskayuna voters approved the first of …
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Stacey Muscato Vice-Principal – Van Antwerp Middle School smuscato@niskyschools.org Ms. Muscato joins the Niskayuna team after previously serving as Elementary Assistant Principal at Mary E. Dardess in Chatham. She has a wealth of experience teaching at the middle school level, including in Shenendehowa, Lansingburgh and Albany. Her expertise is a great match for our students …
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. – To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, our schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 9-13, 2023. The fun and creative campaign theme, “Level Up with School Lunch,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to students’ success both in and out …
The 2nd Annual District-Wide Food Drive for Nisky NOW kicks off October 16 and runs through November 3, 2023. Food collected during this drive supports families for the holidays as well as throughout the year. Niskayuna High School participants will collect the side dishes for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners. Iroquois and Van Antwerp will collect …
The Niskayuna Central School District believes that participation in athletics contributes to a well-rounded education, supports students’ classroom success, gives them skills and experiences that help them succeed in school and beyond. A variety of sports offerings are available for sign up. Sign up for fall sports is currently underway. Boys Crew* (Varsity and Modified) …
It is very important that the school begins the year with accurate contact information for each family. This is how we contact you in case of an emergency and how we know where to send text messages on snow days and other important notices. The school district uses a secure, online process to gather this …
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Each year, Niskayuna High School welcomes several international students through the International Scholars Program. Students live with a local host family, spend a full academic year taking classes and learn about American life and culture by immersing themselves in our community. We’re currently seeking host families for five high school students for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year – one …
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After more than 650-plus years of combined service to our schools, their time in the Niskayuna Central School District has come to an end – and they’ve earned it. It’s time for them to enjoy their families, friends, vacations and more. This year, 21 staff members, covering all areas of the district, are retiring and …
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For the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the district will launch a Universal Prekindergarten Program in partnership with the Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC). This program will provide a free high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for 4-year-olds to prepare them for kindergarten. The program will be located at the SJCC on Balltown Road in Niskayuna. The NCSD/SJCC …
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