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Posted on Friday, June 12, 2026

Celebrating excellence at the 2026 Niskayuna High School awards night

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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Posted on Monday, June 8, 2026Monday, June 8, 2026

Class of 2026 graduation: What to know before you go

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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CategoriesDistrict News, NHS News
Posted on Friday, June 5, 2026Friday, June 5, 2026

Host families needed for NHS International Scholars Program

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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CategoriesDistrict News, NHS News
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2026Friday, May 29, 2026

Elizabeth Kenny and Caroline Gardiner receive 2026 Murray Award for Excellence in Education

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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Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Niskayuna High School students commit to workforce at CTE Signing Day

Four Niskayuna High School seniors officially committed to entering the workforce after graduation at the annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day ceremony. Students signed letters of intent with their future employers at the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center’s Albany Campus, joining more than 70 students from other area districts. Congratulations to the following …

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CategoriesHighlights, NHS News
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Niskayuna High School honors 89 students with EPIC awards

The little things Niskayuna High School students do every day make a real difference in the school community, and 89 students were recently honored for embodying that difference. Through this faculty-led program now in its third year, the annual EPIC awards recognize students for qualities such as displaying kindness, optimism, having a growth mindset, showing …

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Posted on Friday, May 22, 2026

Community remembers fallen Niskayuna High School alumni at Memorial Day ceremony

The Niskayuna High School community gathered for its 33rd Annual Memorial Day Service to remember fallen alumni and recognize graduating seniors entering the military. At the ceremony, district leaders, Class of 1964 alumni and members of the former VFW Lt. Vernon F. Hovey III Post in Niskayuna honored the memory of three Niskayuna High School …

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Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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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Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026Thursday, May 14, 2026

Thirty seven NHS students sign NCAA Letters of Intent

Thirty seven 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 May 13. Congratulations to the following student athletes! Meredith Adams, Wellesley College, Rowing Sofia Bane, Marist University, Cross Country/Track & Field Nicholas Bernard, …

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Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026

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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