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Niskayuna High School formally recognized students who have distinguished themselves as outstanding scholars, citizens and athletes at the annual awards ceremony. The ceremony was held in the NHS auditorium and highlighted a wide array of prestigious accolades. This year’s Medal of Academic Excellence, Medal of Excellence and Principal’s Medal recipients were honored at the ceremony. …

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Niskayuna High School’s 68th commencement ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at MVP Arena in Albany. The program will take approximately two hours. Concession stands will not be available at the ceremony. Graduation rehearsal Graduation rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the high school auditorium. Attendance at this …

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Update: Host families are needed for one female student from Spain and one female student from China. Both students are entering grade 11.  Each year, Niskayuna High School welcomes several international students through the International Scholars Program. Students live with a local host family, take high school classes, and learn about American life and culture …

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The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers in their classrooms with the 23rd annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to science teacher Elizabeth Kenny and world language teacher Caroline Gardiner. Each awardee received an engraved plaque and $2,500 for a professional development opportunity of their choosing. The …

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