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Niskayuna CSD communications office recognized with two NYSPRA awards
The Niskayuna Central School District recently earned two awards from the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications. “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure The district received a special purpose publication Award of Excellence for its “Peek Into Kindergarten” brochure, designed to welcome incoming families and share key preparation information. The…
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Zonta International Club of Schenectady scholarship awards
The Zonta International Club of Schenectady is awarding four scholarship awards. Jean M. Coon Scholarship ($1,000) & Renie Frederighi Scholarship ($500) Criteria Must be a high school junior or senior girl Academic achievement is not a factor Based on demonstrated humanitarianism in word and deed as reflected by actual commitment of time and effort to…
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Emergency closing communications system test on Nov. 24
Our district will conduct a test of our emergency closing system on Nov. 24, at approximately NOON. The notification is only a test and there is not a real emergency. For district parents and staff, information will be sent directly to you via email using ParentSquare. If you have added a cell phone number to…
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New public comment period begins for revised 2025-26 District Wide School Safety Plan
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Board of Education reviewed updates made to the 2025-26 District Wide Safety Plan. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. They follow Desha’s Law which was signed by Governor Hochul on July…
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Building a safer school environment: 2025-26 safety and security investments
Following a school community safety survey and work to assess the district’s safety processes and staffing, Niskayuna has made improvements to overall safety and security across our district for the 2025-26 school year. That broad investment includes expanding our district team of security monitors. The overall safety and security team is spread across our eight…
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Iroquois Middle School rededicated following capital project renovations
School and community pride was on full display on Nov. 12 as students, families, staff and community members came together to celebrate the building’s official rededication. Following years of construction and more than $41 million in renovations, the ceremony provided an opportunity to show off the new spaces and thank those who made the building…
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2026 Merit Scholarships for Academic Excellence
New York State has announced the 2026 Merit Scholarship for Academic Excellence. The awards will be $1,500 and $500 and are renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study. They can be used only at colleges and universities located in New York state. Each high school in the state will have at least one…
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Updated school meals program serves up success
All Niskayuna students now enjoy daily halal and vegetarian options When Niskayuna students entered their school cafeterias this fall, they were met with updated options for both delicious and more diverse meal offerings. From consistent meal programming in all elementary schools to new breakfast sandwich options at Iroquois Middle School to daily halal and vegetarian…
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Fourteen NHS students sign NCAA Letters of Intent
Fourteen 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 Nov. 12, 2025. Congratulations to the following student athletes! Addison Brys, Soccer, Stony Brook University Graham Cappiello, Lacrosse, Springfield College Sami Chowdhrey, Lacrosse, Hamilton…
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Iroquois Middle School Rededication Ceremony and Community Tours scheduled for Nov. 12
The Niskayuna community is invited to celebrate the rededication of Iroquois Middle School and tour the recently completed renovated building on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 4-6 p.m. This special event will feature a formal rededication ceremony, self-guided tours of the new spaces and light refreshments. Students will also be available to answer questions. Staff, students…