All of our web stories covering exciting happenings throughout the district will be archived on this page.

1.20.12

Lockdown drill at WES complete
A lockdown drill at the Watervliet Elementary School was completed today with the cooperation of the Watervliet Police Department. A lockout drill at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School was also practiced this morning. These were only drills. Comprehensive lockdown drills are held periodically to help the school district, staff and students be prepared in the event of an emergency.

1.19.12

District phone service restored; dropped calls still being reported

This morning a problem with the phone system disrupted incoming and outgoing calls at the elementary and junior-senior high schools. While service has been restored, some dropped calls are still being reported. Work to fix the problem continues.

1.10.12

Community chess tournament at the high school

The public is invited to participate in a free chess tournament Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the new Watervliet High School cafeteria. Open to all ages. Chess sets will be provided but players may bring their own. 

12.20.11

Watervliet and other local teachers achieve National Board Certification

Education Commissioner John B. King Jr. visited Tuesday, Dec. 20, to congratulate area teachers, including three from Watervliet, who achieved National Board Certification. Read more

12.16.11

Residents to cast ballots on proposed $18.9 million project Tuesday, Dec. 20

The Watervliet City School District will hold a vote on Tuesday, Dec. 20 to authorize an $18.9 million construction project that would further improve school facilities and have no impact on local property taxes. Read more

12.14.11

Watervliet educators achieve national gold standard credentials

Three Watervliet City School District teachers have achieved National Board Certification – a voluntary credentialing process widely considered to be the "gold standard" for teaching excellence. read more

12.14.11

Power restored at Watervliet Elementary School

The Watervliet Elementary School late this morning experienced a brief power outage lasting about one hour. The outage also disrupted phone service. Service was restored around noon. Emergency generators were put into operation and classes and lunch service continued throughout the outage.

12.8.11

Caplan to be next Watervliet superintendent

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education has announced Dr. Lori S. Caplan will be the next superintendent of schools. Dr. Caplan is currently the principal of the Watervliet Junior-Senior High School. read more

12.6.11

Watch video Q & A on proposed renovation project

Watervliet sixth grader Patrick Ethier recently interviewed Dr. Paul Padalino concerning the proposed renovation project for WVLT Channel 17. Read more

12.5.11

Board of education to interview two candidates for superintendent

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education will meet tonight, Dec. 5, to interview two internal candidates for the position of superintendent. read more

12.1.11

Superintendent position interviews set to begin Monday

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting on Monday, December 5 to begin interviewing candidates for the position of superintendent. Read more

11.28.11

Superintendent search progressing

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education will meet Wednesday, Nov. 30 to discuss the appointment of a new superintendent. Read more

11.22.11

Happy Thanksgiving

In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday and break, classes at the Watervliet Elementary School took part in a variety of activities including a kindergarten feast and a first grade pancake breakfast. view slideshows

11.21.11

Honor roll names released

The names of students on the Watervliet Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll have been released for the first quarter. read more

11.21.11

Parent Portal now open for high school parents

The new web-based communication tool allowing parents and guardians to view their children’s academic profiles via the internet is now available for grades 9-12. read more

11.17.11

Padalino to leave Watervliet

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul J. Padalino has announced he will be leaving the Watervliet City School District to take the top school administrator job in Kingston. read more

11.10.11

District working to improve student achievement

The Watervliet Junior-Senior High School was among the 1,325 schools newly identified by the state Education Department today as a school in need of improvement. Read more

11.9.11

Comparing property taxes

Interested in seeing how Watervliet school and other taxes compare to surrounding districts and municipalities? The SeeThroughNY website has a benchmarking tool that allows visitors to calculate and compare property taxes by location.

11.9.11

Lock down drill completed

A lock down drill was completed Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Watervliet Junior-Senior High School with the cooperation of the Watervliet Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. K-9 units assisted with the drill. It was only a drill. Comprehensive lock down drills are held periodically to help the district, staff and students be prepared in the event of an emergency.

11.8.11

Investing in our buildings; investing in our future

The Watervliet City School District has an opportunity now to make several facilities improvements — excluded from prior projects because of cost constraints — at NO additional cost to local taxpayers. Read more

11.7.11

Emergency Alert System to be tested nationwide on Wed. Nov. 9

The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). read more

11.2.11

School renovation project to go to voters next month; public meeting planned for Nov. 10

A proposed $18.9 million project will go to a public vote in mid-December. read more

11.1.11

No classes Nov. 8

There will be no classes Tuesday, Nov. 8. Staff development is scheduled for that day as are elementary parent conferences.

10.31.11

City announces Halloween curfew read more

10.27.11

Halloween celebration at the Watervliet Elementary School

Students will celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31 with a parade stepping off in the afternoon. Parents are invited to come see the parade. read more

10.26.11

New BOCES blog focuses on school issues impacting local area

Capital Region BOCES earlier this year launched a new blog, Education Speaks, devoted to thoughtful discussion of issues shaping public education in the region and the state. The Watervliet City School District has now placed a permanent link to Education Speaks on its website. Read more

10.21.11

Padalino to discuss schools as assets to regional economic development

Watervliet Superintendent Dr. Paul J. Padalino Monday will discuss the role K-12 schools can play in the area’s economic future with the co-chair of a regional development panel created by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read more

10.18.11

Fourth annual Hall of Fame booklet available online
The booklet is complete with biographies of the inductees, photos of past inductees and more. Read more and download the Hall of Fame Booklet

10.18.11

District holds annual bus driver breakfast

To thank its bus drivers for all they do, the Watervliet City School District Tuesday, Oct. 18, held its annual bus driver appreciation. Read more and view slideshow

10.17.11

New tax cap publication attempts to clarify complex subject

A new BOCES publication released late last week seeks to clearly explain the newly enacted property tax levy cap. Understanding New York’s Property Tax Levy Cap as it relates to public schools answers some questions that parents, taxpayers and school staff members may have.

10.13.11

High school students discuss diversity, discrimination with sixth graders
About 30 students from Watervliet High School Thursday spent the day at the elementary school discussing diversity and discrimination. Read more and view slideshow. Read more and view slideshow

10.11.11

High school open house set for Monday 

The Watervliet City School District Parent Partnership Committee is holding an open house at Watervliet High School Mon., Oct. 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be refreshments in the first floor conference room and student council members will provide tours. Call 629-3202 with any questions.

10.7.11

Homecoming weekend: Oct. 7-8 read more

10.7.11

Go Home Early Drill on Friday, Oct. 7
All students will be dismissed 15 minutes early on Friday, Oct. 7 for the district's annual Emergency Early Release Drill. The drill is required by the Commissioner of Education to test the effectiveness of the district's transportation and communication systems in the event of an emergency. The drill replaces the Emergency Early Release drill on Nov. 10 as published in the district calendar.

10.3.11

Harry Tucker plaque to be dedicated Read more

9.30.11

Staff development half-day focuses on Common Core Standards Read more

9.28.11

Wood smoke sets off alarm

Smoke caused by the cutting of wood in a technology class set off the Watervliet Junior-Senior High School fire alarm shortly after 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28. The Watervliet Fire Department responded to the scene. Students were allowed back into the building a short time later.

9.16.11

New school facilities project being considered

To take advantage of a new funding program available to schools, the WCSD is eyeing another major school renovation and improvement project. Read more

9.16.11

Friday, Sept. 16 was WES picture day. Picture day at the WJSHS is set for Thursday, Sept. 22. See photos

9.13.11

WHS Athletic Hall of Fame to induct one championship team and nine athletes, coaches

Congratulations to nine former student athletes and coaches, and the 1996 football team on being inducted into the 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s honorees will be acknowledged at halftime during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 8. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place the evening of October 8, beginning with a dinner at 6 p.m. More information and reservation form

9.13.11

WHS Fitness Center opens to public Monday, Sept. 19

The new center will be open M-T from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 9-11:30 a.m. for WCSD residents. Membership required. For more information contact the Athletics Director's office. Fitness Center Handbook and membership application

9.12.11 

On 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks, Watervliet students remember, learn

For many students, memories of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks can be hazy but the event and its somber 10-year anniversary can still help students make sense of the present and the future. Read More

9.9.11

Watervliet Elementary School students who ride the bus to school every day participated in a bus evacuation drill on Friday, Sept. 9. View slideshow 

9.9.11

Be respectful. Be responsible. Be safe. Be honest. This first week of school Watervliet students participated in the first grade-level gatherings of the new year to review and practice school-wide and classroom expectations and etiquette. View slideshow! 

9.7.11

Students return to class. Check out a gallery of photos of students returning to WJSHS.
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9.7.11

The rain didn't appear to dampen the back-to-school spirit at the WES as students returned for the first day of classes Sept. 7. See photos.

9.6.11 

Kindergarten Open House See Photos 

8.26.11

Kindergarten Open House is at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6. View Flyer

8.26.11

Guest speaker shares stories to inspire incoming grade 7 students Read More

8.19.11

Class of 2015 orientation helps prepare 9th graders for coming school year Read More

8.10.11

Summer learning program reinforces, builds skills Read More

8.5.11

The Watervliet Police Department has informed the district that a Level 3 sex offender has moved into our community. More information

8.4.11

NYSED to reinstate January 2012 Regents Exams Read more

7.26.11

Looking for supply lists for this fall? Look no further! See lists

6.16.11

WCSD Transportation Department announces change for 2011-12 School year  Beginning in September 2011, the Watervliet School District will no longer be contracting with CDTA for transportation of our students attending WJSHS Read More