The 2nd Annual District-Wide Food Drive for Nisky NOW kicks off October 16 and runs through November 3, 2023. Food collected during this drive supports families for the holidays as well as throughout the year. Niskayuna High School participants will collect the side dishes for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners. Iroquois and Van Antwerp will collect …
It is very important that the school begins the year with accurate contact information for each family. This is how we contact you in case of an emergency and how we know where to send text messages on snow days and other important notices. The school district uses a secure, online process to gather this …
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Each year, Niskayuna High School welcomes several international students through the International Scholars Program. Students live with a local host family, spend a full academic year taking classes and learn about American life and culture by immersing themselves in our community. We’re currently seeking host families for five high school students for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year – one …
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After more than 650-plus years of combined service to our schools, their time in the Niskayuna Central School District has come to an end – and they’ve earned it. It’s time for them to enjoy their families, friends, vacations and more. This year, 21 staff members, covering all areas of the district, are retiring and …
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For the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the district will launch a Universal Prekindergarten Program in partnership with the Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC). This program will provide a free high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for 4-year-olds to prepare them for kindergarten. The program will be located at the SJCC on Balltown Road in Niskayuna. The NCSD/SJCC …
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Dear Niskayuna families, The school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee last week was a devastating reminder of the senseless gun violence impacting every corner of our country. In recent weeks, hoax threats targeting school districts in the Capital Region and across the state have left many in our community feeling vulnerable. I’m writing to reassure the …
Nine Niskayuna students recently competed in the Regeneron Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair at RPI. Students from Niskayuna High School, Iroquois Middle School and Van Antwerp Middle School presented their original research on topics ranging from aerodynamics to computational analysis of election districts. All nine students won recognition for their projects. Tarun Jacob …
Dear Niskayuna families, When we welcomed our faculty, staff, and students back to school in September, we boldly predicted that this year we’d all be getting “back to Nisky.” After more than two years of pandemic-induced irregularities, we all looked forward to resuming the norms and traditions that make Niskayuna so special. As I reflect …
Niskayuna teacher Susan Kokernak was awarded National Board Certification in Music – Early and Middle Childhood/Band. The National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to advance student learning and achievement. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Kokernak’s certification process focused, in part, on music …
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Award winners show a commitment to excellence, innovation, and creativity in teaching, mentoring, and learning. Nancy Czachor (Van Antwerp) was awarded Middle School Teacher of Excellence. Each year the New York State English Council recognizes excellence in teaching by presenting awards at its annual conference to English Language Arts educators nominated by their schools and …
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