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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Watervliet Athletics: Updates on Golf and Cross Country Teams

Varsity Golf on the Upswing Watervliet’s varsity boys golf team is hitting the fairways strong — and we couldn’t be more excited! Led by Coach Dan Ciaramella, the team features Jack Sierra, Billy VanPatten, Leo Soroka and Bryce Donnelly.  Read more about their season Back on Track: Cross-Country Team Hits the Ground Running For the …

Vliet Varsity Golf on the Upswing

Watervliet’s varsity boys golf team is hitting the fairways strong — and we couldn’t be more excited! Led by Coach Dan Ciaramella, the team features Jack Sierra, Billy VanPatten, Leo Soroka and Bryce Donnelly.  A shoutout to Jack, who’s delivered some standout performances so far this season, helping lead the team to their first victory …

Back on Track: Cross-Country Team Hits the Ground Running

For the first time in a few years, cross-country is back — and the team is off and running, literally! This season, the boys varsity squad includes Anthony Morelli, Kyon Springsteen, Matt McBain and Daniel Montanez Vargas. They’re currently at 5-2 in league meets and looking strong. Shoutout to Coach Tyler Ronan and assistant coach …

College Visits Fall 2025

Representatives from several colleges and universities will be at WJSHS to meet with students and share information this fall (dates below). College visits are from 12-1 p.m., unless otherwise noted. October 1 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts October 2 Utica University October 6 St. Michael’s College (VT) October 8 SUNY Purchase October 10 SUNY Albany …

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