New York State has announced the 2024 Merit Scholarship for Academic Excellence. The awards will be $1,500 and $500 and are renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study. They can be used only at colleges and universities located in New York State. Each high school in the state will have at least one …
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Niskayuna High School has been named in the top three schools in the Capital Region by U.S. News and World Report. The publication released their annual Best High Schools in America report last week, ranking Niskayuna third in the Albany area. “Among the top three districts [in the report], our students are the most diverse …
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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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Niskayuna’s 65th graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 21 in a ceremony that featured music, recognition of distinguished alumni, and reflection on the boundless possibilities that await the 335 members of the class of 2023. The graduation ceremony took place at the MVP Arena in Albany. In her welcome address to graduates, senior class …
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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On Monday, June 12, the Niskayuna High School Music Department unveiled a student-designed mural installation in the music wing of the high school. The mural was a collaboration with Mrs. Leach’s Studio in Computer Arts and Advanced Studio in Computer Arts Classes from the spring and fall semesters of 2022. High school music teachers created …
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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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On Tuesday, June 6, a group of 20 Niskayuna High School student-athletes took the next step into their futures by signing their National Letters of Intent in a ceremony at the school. The group of students represents 12 different sports. The students were joined by their families, coaches, teachers, and school administrators. For the student-athletes, …
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Nationally renowned speaker and author Stephen Hill visited Niskayuna High School May 19 for a special program engaging students around mental health awareness and substance use prevention. The program was sponsored by N-CAP. Hill is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, recovery coach and an attorney advocating for …
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