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  • Niskayuna CSD welcomes Eric Muller as new campus safety & security coordinator

    The Niskayuna Central School District is excited to welcome Eric Muller as the district’s new (and first) campus safety & security coordinator. Muller joins the district through a partnership with the Altaris Consulting Group, a Hudson Valley firm focused exclusively on school safety and security. Muller is a retired law enforcement officer with an extensive…


  • Niskayuna High School swimmer selected for U.S. Paralympic team

    Jooha Song’s journey started in Niskayuna and now he’s headed to South Korea. Song, a 2025 graduate of Niskayuna High School and Paralympic swimmer, will represent Team USA at the 45th National Paralympic Games in Busan, South Korea. Song began swimming at two years old and later got involved with Niskayuna’s varsity swim team and…


  • First New York Federal Credit Union offers 4 scholarship opportunities

    First New York Federal Credit Union is offering four $2,500 scholarships. In order to qualify, applicants must: Be a member in good standing of the credit union. Plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college. Be an active volunteer and/or active in their community. Complete and sign the application form. Submit high school transcript.…


  • Van Antwerp Middle School students cut the ribbon on new playground

    It was years in the making, and once students cut the ribbon on the new playground during VA Community Day, the joy was palpable. Van Antwerp Middle School Principal John Moskov said a few words to introduce the playground to students before sixth grader Ella Neely cut the ribbon, officially opening the playground for use.…


  • School climate survey is now open

    As a community, our district strives to create a positive school climate and educational experience where everyone feels safe and welcomed. To ensure we are making progress towards our goals and to better align our resources with the needs identified by our school community, the Niskayuna Central School District is conducting a school climate survey…


  • Emergency early release drill on Friday, Oct. 10

    Our district will conduct an emergency early release drill on Friday, Oct. 10. All schools in the district will release students approximately 15 minutes early for the annually state required drill to practice emergency dismissal procedures. Students will be dismissed at the following times on Friday, Oct. 10: Elementary schools: 1:55 p.m. Iroquois Middle School:…


  • Niskayuna Student Support Services office moves to Iroquois MS

    The Niskayuna CSD Student Support Services office has a new location. On Friday, Oct. 3, the office moved from its former location at 1301 Hillside Ave., to a new space at Iroquois Middle School, 2495 Rosendale Road. The offices moved as part of the district’s capital project work. The move includes the three directors of…


  • U.S. News ranks Niskayuna High School among top area schools

    Niskayuna High School was recently ranked the third best school in the Capital Region and the 147th top high school in New York state, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings. Schools are ranked based on six categories: college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance,…


  • Register for a fall Continuing Education program through our district!

    Are you interested in playing bocce ball or maybe learning how to knit? We have good news to share! The Niskayuna Central School District is excited to announce the return of its Continuing Education program with a variety of classes and programs for the community. To register, print and complete the registration form and mail…


  • Coca-Cola Scholars Program

    The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is offering a scholarship opportunity for seniors. This is a national competition that will produce 150 scholarships worth $20,000 each. Applicants must demonstrate the following attributes: Leadership in school Commitment to community Academic achievement 3.0 GPA or higher Must be a U.S. Citizen Applications can only be completed online. You can…