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Local service members receive quilts of valor
Stitched with care and presented with pride, three Niskayuna military service members received a warm thank you at Glencliff Elementary School when they were wrapped in handmade patriotic quilts. The red, white and blue quilts were crafted by the Southern Saratoga County Quilters as part of the national Quilts of Valor initiative, which seeks to…
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Niskayuna CSD voters approve budget, bus purchase and elect two members to the board of education
On Tuesday, May 19, Niskayuna Central School District voters passed a $121,302,975 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 1,047-408. The approved budget will add a middle school project-based learning teacher and support the expansion of special education and business programming. In total, there will be 4.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff…
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School budget vote and board of education election set for May 19
On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will vote on the $121,302,975 proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. Voters will also elect two members to the board of education and decide on a bus proposition. The vote will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at Niskayuna High School. After voting,…
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Thirty seven NHS students sign NCAA Letters of Intent
Thirty seven members of the Niskayuna High School Class of 2026 signed Letters of Intent to commit to play athletics in college. Students signed their letters at a ceremony at NHS on May 13. Congratulations to the following student athletes! Meredith Adams, Wellesley College, Rowing Sofia Bane, Marist University, Cross Country/Track & Field Nicholas Bernard,…
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Summer Enrichment Program and Camp Invention registration now open
The Niskayuna Central School District is offering two educational opportunities designed to support student development and engagement during the summer months. Summer Enrichment Program The Summer Enrichment Program features classes led by Niskayuna faculty and staff in subject areas including performing arts, creative writing, sciences, world languages and outdoor education. These morning sessions provide students…
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Niskayuna expands UPK Program for 2026-27 to provide more opportunities for young learners
The Niskayuna Central School District will expand its Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026-27 school year, for the second year in a row, to create more opportunities for children to access high quality early learning. Since the 2024-25 school year, the number of seats for UPK students has increased 371%, from 14 seats to…
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Matt Ronca to join Niskayuna as new director of physical education, health and athletics
At its Tuesday, May 12, meeting, the Niskayuna board of education approved the appointment of Matt Ronca as the district’s next director of physical education, health and athletics. He will officially begin his new role on July 1. Ronca succeeds Larry Gillooley, who is retiring as of Sept. 1, following a long and distinguished career…
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Meet the board of education candidates & learn about the proposed school budget
On Tuesday, May 5, community members will have an opportunity to hear directly from the three candidates running for two seats on the Niskayuna CSD Board of Education. The district’s PTO Council will be facilitating a Meet the Candidates event at 7 p.m., at the District Office Board Room. A brief budget overview presentation will…
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Niskayuna receives national recognition for music education
The Niskayuna Central School District has been recognized by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as a “Best Communities for Music Education.” The nonprofit aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to…
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Niskayuna High School graduation rate reaches 97%
Leaders point to revamped programming as key factor in overall improvement The journey to graduation for Niskayuna students has more options than ever before. The district’s strategic investment in both rigor and opportunity has bolstered the district’s graduation rate to a recent high of 97%, significantly higher than the state average of 85%. Between earning…