The Watervliet City School District Board of Education during its November meeting, approved a Local Assistance Plan (LAP) for Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, as required by the New York State Education Department (SED). Read more

11.25.13

Communicating weather-related announcements

With the winter season approaching, now is a good time to remind everyone how the Watervliet schools communicate weather-related announcements—be it closings, delays or early dismissals. Read more

11.8.13

Latham Sam’s Club recognizes Watervliet Elementary teachers

Sam’s Club of Latham awarded $50 reward cards to 20 teachers from Watervliet Elementary School to purchase classroom supplies as part of the company’s Teacher Rewards program. Read more

11.6.13

Watervliet to induct eight individuals, one team into 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame

The Watervliet High School Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. The eight individuals and one team will be recognized during a brunch ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Watervliet High School. Read more

10.22.13

Arsenal Partnership funding restores many after-school programs

Thanks to the generosity of the Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership, Watervliet students have many of their favorite after-school clubs and extracurricular programs back. Read more | View photo gallery

10.4.13

WHS blood drive exceeds goal

Thanks to faculty, staff, students and community members, Watervliet High School collected 71 pints of blood far exceeding its intial goal of 56 units at the Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept. 26. Read more | View photo gallery

9.4.13

Photo galleries capture the first day of school

The Watervliet City School District kicked off the 2013-14 school year on Wednesday, September 4, welcoming students from UPK through Grade 12. View WES First Day Photo gallery | View WJSHS First Day Photo Gallery

9.4.13

New traffic pattern for arrival and dismissal at WJSHS

In an effort to alleviate congestion and provide the safest environment possible for students at the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School campus, the Watervliet Police Department in conjunction with school personnel will be enforcing a new traffic pattern for arrival and dismissal times during the fall construction season. watch new video courtesy of wvlt | Download memo from Watervliet Police Chief

8.28.13

2013-14 school calendar available

Watervliet families with children currently enrolled in school will soon receive the 2013-14 district calendar in the mail. In the meantime, an electronic version of the calendar is available online. Wednesday, September 4 is the first day of class for Watervliet students.

8.7.13

Grades 3-8 test scores decline as expected during first-year testing on Common Core standards

On Wednesday, August 7, SED released the results of the grades 3-8 exams that students took in April, and as expected, scores across the state dropped. Read more

7.25.13

Building renovations, field construction move forward this summer

Despite record-breaking rainfall that hampered outdoor construction earlier this summer, crews have made steady progress in recent weeks on the new playing field and adjacent six-lane track. Read More

Basic calendar for 2013-2014 school year now available

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education has approved the 2013-2014 school district calendar. This basic calendar includes holidays, half days, and Regents exam days. Download a copy of the one-page printable version of the 2013-14 district calendar (pdf)

Year 2 of NY's tax "cap" law

A video by the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service aims to break down the complexities of the law and explain it in terms that everyone can understand. More information

What is the GEA?

Learn about the Gap Elimination Adjustment and its impact on our schools. More information Watch a short video that explains the GEA in easy-to-understand terms. video

Parent Portal available for K-12

The web-based communication tool that allows parents and guardians to view their children’s academic profiles via the Internet is now available for grades K-12. read more

Watervliet Schools on Facebook, Twitter

To help keep the community, parents, students and staff more informed about important news and events, Watervliet City Schools has joined the social-networking websites Facebook and Twitter. Learn more