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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For 25 years, Mr. Dennis Frank has been instrumental in giving Grade 8 students at Iroquois Middle School the increasingly rare chance to sit down with a World War II veteran. Mr. Bill Rochelle shared his experiences serving our country, answered questions from students and staff, and celebrated a major milestone with our school community …
Registration open for Summer Enrichment Program 2024 Niskayuna Central School District is pleased to offer summer enrichment classes to Niskayuna students. Classes blend academic subjects with hands-on exploration and are taught by NCSD faculty. Summer Enrichment is a fun way to give students time with their peers and to support their social and academic development. …
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The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its next Audit Committee meeting on Friday, April 19 at 8:15 a.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. The meeting agenda will be available on Niskayuna …
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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Bring On The Spectrum (BOTS) partnered with the district to donate copies of “Amelia’s Adventures,” a book written by a local author about living with Autism, to each of our Niskayuna elementary and middle school libraries. Author Katie Turner, a licensed mental health therapist, hopes to encourage children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to …
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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 Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education Audit Committee meeting originally scheduled on Friday, March 15 has been postponed to April 19 at 8:15 a.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. The meeting agenda …
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The Town of Niskayuna and Niskayuna Central School District (NCSD) are partnering with BusPatrol, a safety technology company, to make getting on and off school buses safer for children. The new program equips buses with advanced technology that identifies motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. Every day in New York, an estimated 50,000 cars …
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