At Niskayuna, the safety of our students, staff and visitors is our highest priority. That’s why we’re reaching out to invite you to provide us some valuable feedback by completing our school district Safety Survey. Your insights are invaluable as we continually strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for all members of our school …
The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, October 8 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 1239 Van Antwerp Road, Niskayuna in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a livestream. Board member Sarah Tishler will be joining the meeting …
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 …
We are thrilled to welcome the Commodores, the jazz band for the US Navy, to Niskayuna. The 2024 National Tour will make a stop at Niskayuna High School on October 27 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets can be obtained here. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations (tickets) are required for entry. …
Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition sponsored by VFW Post # 357 Grand Prize is $35,000! State level winner receives between $500.00 and $2,500.00. This competition is open to students in grades 9 through 12. Write an original essay on this year’s theme: “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Record your essay on a …
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On Thursday, August 22, the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education met to approve several administrative appointments and assignments in advance of the new school year. We are pleased to announce that Luke Rakoczy, a veteran school leader who has served as our principal at Van Antwerp since 2005, will assume the principalship at …
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Please be advised that the tennis courts at Niskayuna High School will be closed beginning Monday, July 29 for a repair/refresh project. The courts will reopen in August at a date to be determined, in time for the fall interscholastic season. We will post an announcement on ParentSquare and the district website when the courts …
Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Thanks to a recent opportunity created by art teachers in the Niskayuna Central School District, we’re getting the chance to see the student experience through the eyes of our fifth graders. The district used grant funds to partner with …
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At their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the Board of Education reviewed the District Wide Safety Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This opens a 30-day public comment period before going back to the Board for approval on Aug. 13, 2024. Those wishing to make comments can do so by emailing publiccomment@niskyschools.org. The board …
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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