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1239 Van Antwerp Road
Niskayuna, New York 12309
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Niskayuna students recognized in Proctor's art contest
The district is pleased to announce that three students have received awards in conjunction with an art show at Proctor's being held in conjunction with Shrek the Musical. VIEW ARTWORK/READ MORE


Officials provide state aid update at January 24 Board of Education meeting
At the January 24 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Susan Kay Salvaggio and Assistant Superintendent for Business Matt Bourgeois provided an update on state aid to Niskayuna in light of the Governor's 2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal. VIEW THE PRESENTATION [PDF]; More information: A closer look at state aid figures under the Governor's budget


Presentation and discussion materials for Jan. 24 budget forum on extracurricular activities, athletics, and facilities use 
The district’s series of community budget forums continued on Tuesday, Jan. 24, with discussion on the topics of extracurricular activities and athletics and community use of facilities and charges. More information and background materials


New York is third in annual education rankings of all 50 states
New York was third in the recent "Quality Counts" report from Education Week, which ranks all 50 states based on a comprehensive review of their educational systems. Click here to read an article about the survey in the Jan. 23 edition of "On Board," the newspaper of the New York State School Boards Association.


January 24 workshop for parents of high school students with disabilities
What vocational and educational are available to students as they prepare for life after high school? This session is most appropriate for students in grades 10-12 and their parents. Details are on the Special Education/Student Support Services page

Ticket information and order form for High School's 2012 Musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston is coming to Niskayuna High School on March 1-3, 2012. TICKET INFORMATION & ORDER FORM [PDF]


Kung fu - and a life lesson for High School students studying Chinese
Translated literally from Chinese to English, kung fu means skill acquired through hard work. That's a fitting description for presentations that Chinese martial arts teacher Lucas Geller recently gave to Niskayuna High School Chinese classes earlier this month. READ MORE

Niskayuna Community Foundation announces 2012 grant process
Parents and faculty members interested in applying for a 2012 grant from the NCF can learn more here.

Board to meet February 15 to begin middle school ‘visioning’ process
The Board of Education has set a February 15 meeting that is solely for the purpose of beginning a conversation about its vision for Niskayuna’s middle school program in light of an outside educational consultant’s report last month. READ MORE


Robots visit the Board of Education - along with the students who designed them!
Board members got a glimpse of what middle school students are learning in technology class at their January 10 meeting, as students programmed robots to cruise across a table in the meeting room, turn around, and stop in their tracks. Read more and see pictures

Presentation and background materials for January 10 budget forum on Special Education
The district’s series of six community budget forums continued on Tuesday, January 10, with discussion on the topic of Special Education. PRESENTATION AND BACKGROUND MATERIALS


NISK-Art Gallery exhibit showcases new work from the district’s art faculty
A group exhibit from the Art Department faculty, 'currents" will be on display through January 26. Read more and view images

Fifth grade study takes Birchwood students to Latin America
Birchwood’s fifth grade spent last month growing to love Latin America. Students chose one of the many countries to study in depth. Colorful posters now line the main hallway showcasing geography, economy, customs, plants, and animals and more. READ MORE 

Date change for District Office High School Art Showcase reception
The closing reception will be held at the district offices on Wednesday, Jan. 11 - not Jan. 10 as originally planned. The 6 p.m. start time remains the same.

Head mechanic retiring after 31 years with Transportation Department
Every bus that has delivered students to and from school safely for more than three decades has been in the hands of Head Mechanic Ron Myers at one time or another. READ MORE

Niskayuna students and staff spread goodwill this holiday season
From donating to Toys for Tots to collecting hats, mittens and pajamas, the spirit of caring for others has been alive and well at Niskayuna in recent weeks. READ MORE

Winter 2012 Continuing Education catalog is available
Download the catalog [PDF]

Six teachers earn National Board Certification
Niskayuna ranks 5th in New York for number of teachers with the advanced credential. Congratulations to the six who were recently certified. READ MORE & SEE PHOTOS

Middle School Review: Superintendent outlines recommendations for next steps
At the December 20 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Susan Kay Salvaggio outlined her recommendations for next steps following the final presentation of the Middle School Review earlier this month. READ MORE

Materials and presentation for December 20 budget forum
The district’s series of six community budget forums continued on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with a discussion on the topics of administrator positions and budget reductions in all areas over the last three years. Click here for a PDF of the presentation used at the forum. The background materials for this forum are available here

Daily Gazette features Craig Debate Club
The Daily Gazette recently published a feature story about the Craig Elementary School Debate Club, whose December meeting was focused on the topic Internet safety. READ THE ARTICLE

Donation to Foreign Language Department honors Niskayuna graduate
A $1,000 donation made to the Foreign Language Department will help support the kinds of cultural exchanges that Patrick Council thrived on as a Niskayuna student and a young adult. READ MORE

An update to the community forum on Drugs, Alcohol, and Social Media
Interested members of the school and community have been meeting to address the issues of drugs, alcohol and social media in our schools. As a result of these conversations, a steering committee has identified four key areas of focus. READ MORE

Board receives presentation on Middle School Review; view the final report
At its Dec. 6 meeting, the Board of Education received a presentation on the final report of the Middle School Review, a comprehensive, year-long study of Niskayuna’s middle school program. READ MORE

RPI senior takes Niskayuna High school students to the cutting edge
In an early December visit to Niskayuna High School, RPI senior Charles Sweeney gave students a hands-on workshop in some of his groundbreaking work in producing graphene, a material that many believe is the "next big thing" for a wide range of industries. READ MORE

Community meeting focuses on priority No. 1: Safe and healthy kids
More than 50 people representing a cross-section of the community gathered on November 17 to discuss a major theme: Raising healthy children in a safe and supportive environment free of drugs, alcohol, and cyberbullying.
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Important context for state listing of Iroquois as 'needing improvement'
The determination was based solely on the performance of a subgroup of only 43 students. READ MORE

Important information about an incident at Niskayuna High School
Superintendent Susan Kay Salvaggio would like to make parents and community members aware of an incident that took place this week and reiterate the district's firm commitment to student safety. LETTER FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL [PDF]

Attention parents of incoming kindergarten students in 2012-13
If you have a child who was born between December 2, 2006 and December 1, 2007, please call District Registrar Joan Vertigan at 377-4666 ext. 50714 to be sure the district has your child's information to send you registration materials. READ MORE

Niskayuna Board reviews state mandates
At the November 1 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Susan Kay Salvaggio provided an overview of New York State’s instructional program mandates, the areas where Niskayuna exceeds those mandates, and this strong caveat: No one should interpret the discussion itself as implying that any particular items are slated to be reduced or eliminated. READ MORE

Student performance data presented in three-part series at Board meetings
At Niskayuna, the learning never stops, and that goes for teachers and administrators, too. That is the premise behind the drive to use student data to improve teaching and learning, the subject of a three-part series of Board of Education presentations this fall. READ MORE AND VIEW THE PRESENTATIONS

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Upcoming Events
January 23-27 
Niskayuna High School - Semester / Regents Exam Week  Detailed Schedule

January 27  
Niskayuna High School Rating Day - No Classes

January 30  
Elementary Art Show at District Office Opens

January 30  
N-CAP meeting, 7 p.m., Iroquois

February 1
 
Booster Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Niskayuna High School

February 6
Nisk-Art Gallery, 3-D Art Show opens

February 6
Friends of Music Meeting, 7 p.m., Niskayuna High School

February 7
Professional Development Half Day: Grades K-5, 10:45 a.m. dismissal; Grades 6-8, 12:15 p.m. dismissal; Grades 9-12, 11:30 a.m. dismissal

February 7 
Community Budget Forum #5, Outsourcing/Shared Services
, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Van Antwerp Auditorium

February 7 
NBoard of Education meeting, 7:30 p.m., Board Meeting Room

February 7
Nisk-Art Gallery 3-D Show Reception, 6-7 p.m. (2/9 snow date)

 
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