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  • Absentee and early mail ballot information for 2026-27 budget vote

    On May 19, 2026, Niskayuna voters will decide on the annual school budget and other propositions and fill two seats on the board of education. Voting by absentee or early mail ballot Applications are required for voters who wish to vote by absentee or early mail ballot. Links to download these applications are below, or…

  • Board of education adopts 2026-27 budget proposal for May 19 vote

    Proposed budget maintains program advancement, stays within tax levy limit The Niskayuna CSD Board of Education unanimously approved a 2026-27 proposed $121,302,975 spending plan at its Tuesday, April 14, meeting. District residents will vote on the spending plan at the upcoming budget vote and board of education election on Tuesday, May 19. If approved, the…

  • Improving mental health supports in Niskayuna schools

    Creating a school environment where every student feels seen, heard and supported is more than just a goal at Niskayuna Central School District, it’s a direct reflection of the district’s mission and strategic plan. Part of this work has been to conduct and analyze a nationally benchmarked assessment of district programming through the School Health…

  • School community puts a personal stamp on the new VA

    Squeals of excitement echoed down a packed Dexter Street as Van Antwerp Middle School sixth graders watched a piece of school history rise into the sky. With an EPIC Niskayuna banner attached, a steel beam signed by students and staff was lifted by a crane into the frame of the school’s new addition. For the…

  • Three Niskayuna teachers earn National Board Certification

    The Niskayuna Central School District is celebrating three educators who joined the ranks of a small number of teachers in New York state by becoming National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). Congratulations to instrumental music teacher Stacey McClenon, Iroquois health teacher Jennifer Christiano, and Niskayuna High School vocal teacher Christina Pizzino-Catalano. National Board Certification, the most respected…

  • New rhythm for middle school music program

    The halls of Niskayuna’s middle schools may sound a bit more melodic this year. Students in music programs at Van Antwerp and Iroquois middle schools are excelling thanks to new dedicated spaces and the integration of band, chorus and orchestra into their daily schedules. In previous years, middle school band, chorus and orchestra took place…

  • Summer 2026 Engineering Institutes registration open

    Registration is now open for the Summer 2026 Engineering Institutes. This is a week-long camp for students who will be entering grades 7-9 during the fall of 2026 and have a strong interest in science and engineering technology. It is being offered by the Niskayuna Central School District in partnership with GE Aerospace. This year,…

  • Creative Career Showcase fosters career exploration

    The Niskayuna CSD Art Department sang, drew and photographed its way to a significant milestone this week by hosting its first Creative Career Showcase. The Tuesday, Jan. 13, inaugural event was designed to allow students, families and community members of all ages to explore the wide variety of creative careers and career pathways available locally…

  • Preparing for winter weather notifications in Niskayuna

    Our district conducted a test of our emergency closing system on Nov. 24 at NOON. The message was sent to all families and staff in the district.  Emergency Communications In the event of a real emergency, we want to remind our school community how Niskayuna communicates about weather-related announcements, including closings, delays and early dismissals.…

  • Your feedback can help improve our district website

    You can help shape the future of the Niskayuna Central School District’s website by completing a brief survey by Friday, Dec. 5. Finding out what you find useful on the existing website and what you think could be improved is critical as the district embarks on an extensive website redesign process. The thoughts you share…

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