One seat on the Watervliet City School District Board of Education is up for election during the annual school budget vote and school board election on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The seat is for a three-year term that will run from July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028. The Watervliet school board is made up of five …
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Students from the WES No Place for Hate committee visited K-5 classes during the annual Cabin Fever Day celebration on March 7 to help facilitate an activity celebrating the unique qualities that represent students’ identities. All K-5 classrooms participated in the activity, which included a video, a class discussion and students creating their own “My …
More than 150 students in grades 10-12 had the unique opportunity to learn in depth about a harrowing time in history from a survivor with firsthand knowledge. Seated on a chair in the center of the stage in the auditorium at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, Mr. Ivan Ramos calmly spoke into a microphone recounting the …
An exciting update to share: Fifth-grader Abdul Hadi Shoaib has advanced to the regional round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee! He is among 17 local students who will participate in the regional competition, which will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday, March 8. Earning the top spot in the WES Spelling Bee qualified …
Watervliet High School students recently had the chance to connect with local scientists and learn about the variety of careers in the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) that are available here in the Capital Region. The three scientists — Kristyn Greco, Executive Director Quality Control; Stephanie Palacios, Associate Director QC Analytical Sciences; …
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Approximately 285 middle and high school students achieved High Honor Roll and Honor Roll during the second quarter marking period of the school year. We are proud of your accomplishments. Congratulations and keep up the great work! High Honors Grade 6 Dominick Adams, Caleb Anney, Adina Arshad, Mei’Star Burden, Josleen Castro-Ortega, Nylah Clark, Bryce Donnelly, …
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A Watervliet High School student with a passion for pastry will attend a prestigious culinary school this fall thanks to her training at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center in Albany. Makayli Hurd, a member of Watervliet’s Class of 2025, has been accepted to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, …
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After many rounds of friendly competition, fifth-grader Abdul Hadi Shoaib from Janina Rudzinski’s class correctly spelled the word “bibliophile” to clinch the title of WES Spelling Bee champion in January! Fifth-grade classmate Elijah Yepez spelled his way to second place and Sienna Williamson, a fifth-grade student in Joelle Bird’s class, placed third. To reach the …
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Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement in their respective sports. Student athletes are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for November are — Maylee Rodriguez, Brody Wallas and Aundru Woods. Congratulations! Varsity Indoor Track …
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Watervliet Elementary School’s Drama Club performed their Winter Showcase on Jan. 16 — opening with an energetic full cast dance routine from the musical, Hairspray. About two dozen students appeared in three short skits based on condensed versions of the Wizard of Oz, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Rapunzel. …
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