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Niskayuna High School to induct one new member to alumni Hall of Fame
One Niskayuna High School alumni will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame this year. Dr. Marc Auerbach from the Class of 1994 will be officially inducted on June 24 during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony at MVP Arena in Albany. Dr. Auerbach earned his medical degree at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine…
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Iroquois Middle School Drama Club to present Annie Jr.
Leaping lizards! Niskayuna will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow! Tomorrow!’” at the upcoming Iroquois Middle School Drama Club production of Annie Jr. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. tells the story…
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Board approves 2026-27 school calendar
The Niskayuna Central School District’s 2026-27 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 10. The calendar sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled for the new school year, that…
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District plans for 2026-27 school year budget with a focus on maintaining staff and programming
Each year, district leaders and the board of education develop a school budget to present to voters in May. The district strives to create a proposal that balances needs and strategic priorities with responsiveness to our taxpayers. In December, the district asked students, families and staff what are the most important things the district should…
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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…
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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,…
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Revived Continuing Education program strengthens community learning opportunities
The pursuit of a new hobby or the discovery of a hidden talent just got easier for Niskayuna residents. Whether you’re looking to sweat it out in a high-energy Zumba class, master the art of knitting or enhance social media skills for your small business, Niskayuna’s revived Continuing Education program is back to prove it’s…
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Glenville Fire District #2 Alplaus Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies’ Auxiliary Scholarship
The Glenville Fire District #2 Alplaus Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies’ Auxiliary are offering a one-time award in the amount of $2,000 to a graduating senior who is a resident of this Fire District and who plans on pursuing a college education. Special consideration will be given to applicants planning to pursue an education in…
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Niskayuna Educational Support Personnel Association Scholarship
The Niskayuna Educational Support Personnel Association is offering two $500 awards. Qualifications: Graduating NHS seniors with plans for higher education Applicant’s parents/guardians must be a current enrolled member of N.E.S.P.A as of the beginning of the school year. Proof of need Evidence of academic success Good citizenship/volunteerism Applications are available through Mr. Bianchi in the…
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Niskayuna Teachers’ Association Scholarships
The Niskayuna Teachers’ Association provides approximately a dozen awards to graduating seniors. The awards range from $350 to more than a $1,000. These are one-time awards. Applicants are asked to provide information about their participation in school-related and community activities and what specific roles they played in these activities. There is an essay required that…