Congratulations Class of 2008!
Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady was standing-room-only on Thursday, June 26, as family, friends, faculty, administrators and staff congratulated Niskayuna High School's Class of 2008. Approximately 360 graduates received their diplomas following an evening of memories, music, inspiration and tradition. Graduating seniors presented four crowd-pleasing musical performances. Meghan Ferrelli and Sara Smigen, accompanied by Michael Reilly on piano, performed “For Good,” a song from the Broadway show, Wicked, and written by Stephen Schwartz. Matthew Gillen and Robert Kosineski were joined by Class of 2009 members Stefan Dosch and Colin McCormick performing, “Wading in the Velvet Sea,” by Phish. Guitar in hand, Leanna Pace dedicated her performance of her original song, “Believe,” to her fellow graduates. Finally, a half dozen students, including David Baglow, Meghan Ferrelli, Jacob Finkle, Bailey Fitzgerald, Jenna Havis, Eliza Kalm, James Pagano, James Perrella, Maxim Schuler, Sara Smigen and Emily Young wowed the audience with their rendition of the Paul Simon classic, “Bridge Over Troubled Water." View more pictures

Niskayuna school community welcomes new math and science department directors
Jacqueline M. Carrese has been named the next director of K-12 science, effective July 21.
For the past five years, Carrese has served as the science supervisor for grades K-12 in the Albany City School District, where she was responsible for administrating science curriculum throughout the district’s 19 buildings, and supervising more than 44 science teachers. More
The Board of Education appointed William Wales to the position of director of mathematics K-12, effective July 1. For the past five years, Wales has served as the coordinator of math and technology in the Schenectady City School District. He previously served as assistant principal for the Schoharie Junior/Senior High School and supervised the district’s summer school program. Wales taught honors math courses and pre-calculus at Shenendehowa High School, while also completing his administrative internship. He began his educational career in 1996 teaching math in the Lake George School District. More

Summer School information
Niskayuna Central School District residents in grades 9-12 during the 2007-2008 school year may register for summer school classes on Monday, June 30 from 8 am–12 pm at the pool lobby entrance of the high school. Non-residents may also register during this time. Classes begin on Monday, July 7.

Summer Reading
Summer is a great time for children and teens to exercise their minds by reading a good book or two. Summer reading also helps prepare students for the upcoming school year. For your reference, district librarians and teachers have put together lists of summer reading activities and programs.
Grade 6, Grade 6 Reading Chart (PDF)
Grade 7 (PDF)
Grade 8 (PDF)
Recommended Books for Grades 6-8
High School
YALSA Top Teen Nominated Books 2008

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