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Capital Project Vote is TODAY! Polls are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Watervliet City School District residents will head to the polls today – Tuesday, Dec. 9 – to vote on a proposed $28.6 million capital project. The proposal is designed to support all our students by: Expanding learning spaces to better meet instructional needs Strengthening building safety and security Updating critical infrastructure systems to ensure reliable, …

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Board of Education to meet Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. View agenda │ View/download meeting materials packet The public is welcome to attend in person or view the meeting via livestream. Public comments may be submitted by email to the following address: BOEPublicComment@vlietschools.org

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High school students explore range of higher education options at HBCU College Fair

Watervliet High School juniors and seniors took an important step toward their higher education goals by attending the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) College Fair in New York City on Nov. 15. The student entourage and chaperones traveled to the HBCU College Fair for an opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from dozens of …

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Dozens of new trees take root in the city thanks to WJSHS Character Ed students

On November 5, students from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School’s Character Ed program teamed up with the Watervliet Housing Authority and Capital Roots to plant 35 trees in the city. The 18 Character Ed students received a short tutorial on how best to plant trees and then worked together in five groups — planting up to …

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Student Athletes of the Month – October 2025

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will highlight student athletes of the month who demonstrate good sportsmanship, exemplary athletic performance and achievement in their respective sports, academic responsibility and leadership. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for October are Tyleonna Edge, Jack Sierra and Mikenna Withkowski. Tyleonna Edge: Volleyball Coach Michelle DeGuire …

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Capital Project 2025: Investing in Learning to Inspire Success

Residents to vote Tuesday, December 9 on Tax-Neutral $28.6 Million Capital Project The Board of Education adopted a resolution for $28.6 million in capital improvements for Watervliet Junior-Senior High School, Watervliet Elementary School and the district’s bus garage. The resolution will allow the district to bring the proposed capital project to a public vote on …

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Student Athletes of the Month – September 2025

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement and for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for September are LJ McCarthy, Anthony Morello, and Sophia Rogers. Congratulations! Boys Varsity Soccer: LJ McCarthy Coach Brian Ford recognizes 12th grader …

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WHS Seniors Accepted to HVCC Instantly!

Nearly 40 high school seniors — including students from the EVOLVE alternative education program — were accepted on the spot to Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) during Instant Admissions Day on Oct. 16. The event offered the college-bound seniors a valuable opportunity to meet individually with HVCC admissions counselors, complete their applications, and learn more …

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Firefighters share important fire prevention tips with WES students

Many of us may not give it a second thought when we plug in our phones at night before falling asleep. During a recent fire prevention assembly at Watervliet Elementary School, firefighters cautioned the simple act of charging your smartphone could present a fire risk depending on the circumstances. Lt. Tim Delisle from the Watervliet …

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WJSHS receives funding to expand hands-on learning in manufacturing education

Watervliet Junior-Senior High School students will soon have the tools needed to build their skills with the latest in manufacturing technologies thanks to a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. Technology teacher Bryan VanVliet applied for and received a grant for $7,500 that will go toward the purchase of computer numerical control (CNC) machining …

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