Every one of the Niskayuna High School fall varsity teams are being recognized for their academic and athletic achievements! The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized 14 of the 14 Niskayuna fall 2025 varsity sports teams for academic excellence. The Scholar-Athlete team distinction was awarded to each of Niskayuna’s fall …
Two Niskayuna High School music teachers were recently recognized for their contributions to music education. Director of Choral Studies Christina Pizzino-Catalano was awarded the 2025 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Established Educator Award. The award recognizes educators for their exceptional support and outstanding accomplishments in music education. To receive the award, recipients must …
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Learning a new language often comes with learning new traditions. Niskayuna’s English as a New Language (ENL) students learned about the origin of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, while sharing some of their favorite dishes from their home cultures as well. Faculty, staff and students at Niskayuna High School came together to celebrate thankfulness, inclusivity …
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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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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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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Fourteen members of the Niskayuna High School Class of 2026 signed Letters of Intent to commit to play athletics in college. Students signed their letters at a ceremony at NHS on Nov. 12, 2025. Congratulations to the following student athletes! Addison Brys, Soccer, Stony Brook University Graham Cappiello, Lacrosse, Springfield College Sami Chowdhrey, Lacrosse, Hamilton …
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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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