There are 180 awards of $10,000 each awarded nationally. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2025. B) Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines). Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards The Youth …
This week Coach Bryce Colby earned his 400th career win with the Niskayuna Varsity Girls Soccer team. Most would agree that’s an undeniable milestone, but to Colby, it’s not about the numbers. “It’s the people and it’s the kids and it’s the moments,” he said. Colby has been coaching the team since the mid-90s. Though …
The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education elected two members to leadership positions at their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Elisabeth “Libbie” Coccocia was elected by board members as President and Jessica LaFex was elected Vice-President. Ms. Coccocia previously served as Vice-President. She was first elected to the board in May 2022 …
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Niskayuna’s 66th graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 26 in a ceremony that featured music, recognition of distinguished alumni, and reflection on the boundless possibilities that await the 307 graduating members of the class of 2024. The graduation ceremony took place at the MVP Arena in Albany. In his welcome address to graduates, senior …
The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers, prize patrol-style, with the 21st annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to Dan Mattoon, a Math and Computer Science teacher and Michael Peters, a Social Studies teacher. Each awardee receives an engraved plaque and $2,500 for their professional development. The …
This is an online opportunity for young girls rising in grades 9-12. If you are interested, please click on the links below for further information and assistance. The Athena Fellowship is a virtual summer fellowship for rising students in grades 9-12 designed to empower future female leaders in STEM. Created by young women from Stanford, …
Congratulations to the the Niskayuna High School seniors who took home the top World Language awards! Zi Jun Cai (Chinese) Prize of Honor in Chinese Bilal Kaltak (German) Ehrenauszeichnung Hillary Htun (Latin) Junior Classic League Award for Excellence in Latin Gunjan Bajracharya (Spanish) Premio de Honor Layla Agamy (French) Prix d’Honneur en Francais Congratulations also …
The Niskayuna Friends of Music is hosting it’s first ever “Studentiade.” The event, which plays on the idea of a Schubertiade (an event held to celebrate the music of Franz Schubert), will feature music, art, poetry, history, world language and the NY STEAM Bus followed by an Austrian-themed reception. WHO: Niskayuna Friends of Music with …
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Niskayuna Middle and High School students recently showcased their remarkable talents at the Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA), an annual creative problem-solving event hosted by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA). Participating in this prestigious competition, student teams immersed themselves in the intricacies of artistic design, presenting innovative solutions in various categories. …
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Congratulations to the following senior student-athletes who signed letters of commitment to participate in collegiate level athletic programs after they graduate from Niskayuna High School this June. E Parry Abram, Ursinus College, Men’s Wrestling and Men’s Track & Field Monica Cammarota, SUNY Brockport, Women’s Track & Field Thomas Canestrari, SUNY Brockport, Men’s Track & Field …
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