Student representatives from the junior and senior classes serve on the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education in order to incorporate student perspectives directly into the board’s work. Student representatives hold a two-year term and are non-voting members of the board. To be considered for this role beginning in the 2024-25 school year, please …
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Abigail Sandvik joined the Elevating Student Voices (ESV) Program at Niskayuna High School in October 2023. She recently served as the moderator for the ESV Summit at Proctors Theatre. We asked her to share the experiences she’s had participating in the program. Q: What first interested you in the program? AS: For me, the …
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Congratulations to our students on the Niskayuna High School and Van Antwerp Middle School Science Bowl Teams who competed in the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl this past weekend! The nationwide academic competition tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. These teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, …
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Simon Durham, a Niskayuna High School senior was honored with th Peter R. Marsh Foundation’s Silent Servant Scholarship Award. Durham nominated by Dawn Dagostino and John Rickert. The award recognizes a student who instinctively and silently provides selfless and invaluable service to others in their time of need. Congratulations Simon!
Niskayuna High School junior Madeline “Maddy” Ehrlich was recently named Scholastic Art and Writing Competition award winner for her novel. Ehrlich said she decided to take part in the competition after hearing about it in art class. “It really appealed to me because the contest is one of the longest running, and most prestigious awards …
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Seven Niskayuna Central School District students presented their independent research at this year’s Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF) at RPI in March. Here is a quick synopsis of each student and their results: Tejas Jacob – Grade 8 – Van Antwerp Middle School Improving the Aerodynamic Efficiency of Airplanes Using a …
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National Association of Women in Construction Capital District, Chapter #261 is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior female planning to pursue a degree in construction, construction management, architecture, civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering. Award is based on need, merit and review of transcript. Application is available from Mr. Bianchi in Counseling Office. Application …
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Niskayuna High School German students had the honor of welcoming Consul General David Gill and Political Affairs and Press Attaché Brittney Wetzel (NHS ‘10) from the German Consulate in New York to speak at the high school last week. Consul General Gill discussed many topics, including the important diplomatic role of German consulates around the …
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Every year, the Niskayuna Central School District Music Department hosts a district-wide music festival that rotates between band, orchestra and chorus. 2024 is a choral year, so all students involved in choral groups in grades 5 through 12 gathered to perform at Proctors. For middle-schooler McKenna Connor, watching some of the older students perform was …
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The YMCA’s Black and Latino Achievers Program is designed to support students in grades 9-12 (for the 2024-25 school year) in reaching their full potential. By recognizing the obstacles that may be faced by Black and Latino youth, the program aims to provide them with the resources, mentorship and opportunities needed to achieve personal and …
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