Dear Families: The federal waivers in response to the pandemic which allowed free school meals to be provided to all students are ending for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Due to this change, you will need to complete and submit a free/reduced meal application after July 1, 2022 to determine if your child is eligible …
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Dear Niskayuna families and staff, The senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas yesterday is difficult to process. Such acts of violence cause fear and harm far from where the incident took place. In these moments, it’s important that we lean on the work we’ve done together to create a healthy and safe learning community. Resources are …
The nearly $80 million capital project that voters approved in February has been moving forward and some of the construction will be underway in the coming months. Through this project, there are many exciting things ahead for our community and students, as well as a period of construction that we will all go through. To …
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The school district is pleased to announce that Kristen Weber has been appointed as the assistant principal of Van Antwerp Middle School and to officially welcome Laurel Jones as the principal of Rosendale Elementary School and Joe Natale as the interim director of business and finance. Weber recently served as the assistant principal for special …
The schedule of 2021-22 Parent/Caregiver Conference Days with dismissal times below. Please note that the dismissal time for grade 6 on the K-6 conference days represents a change from what was originally published for this year. On the K-6 conference days, grade 6 will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. The dates for the year have not …
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Dr. Russell Moore to Serve as Interim Principal Until Late October I am pleased to share with you that at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening, Laurel Jones was appointed as the next principal of Rosendale. Jones is currently the elementary administrator for the Bethlehem Central School District and nearly all of her …
Community members may be aware that the recently enacted New York State budget included prekindergarten funding to expand programs in low- and medium-wealth school districts and for districts that currently do not have a program for four-year-olds. Niskayuna was one of the districts that received aid to provide early childhood education opportunities for four-year-olds, as …
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Through both in-person voting on Feb. 9 and absentee ballots, Niskayuna voters will decide on a proposed $79 million investment in facilities improvements across the district. Voters will consider two propositions that include significant renovations and a classroom additions at the middle school level, critical health and safety projects across the district, and outdoor athletic …
Do you have a need? Do you have something in YOUR attic that could help someone else out? At “The Nisky Attic” you can request items or donate items and help a neighbor in need.
Preschool Outreach Will you have child(ren) entering our schools in the coming years? Are you curious about district programs? If so, please mark your calendar for the district’s first annual Preschool/Young Family Outreach Night at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 in the Craig Elementary School Library Media Center. Children are welcome to attend. This …