The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires all school districts to update district-wide school safety plans annually. The plans must be made available for public comment for a 30-day period prior to Board of Education approval. The Watervliet City School District Safety Plan is open for public comment for 30 days, and can be …
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Many families, friends, coaches and staff joined together to celebrate the standout performances, leadership, sportsmanship, and achievements of our student athletes during Varsity Athletic Awards Night on June 3. The annual end-of-year sports awards ceremony honors the dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm that our Cannoneers consistently demonstrate on the field, the court, or the track. …
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Congratulations to Watervliet High School senior LaJay York on being selected the recipient of the Evan M. Schwarz Helping Hand Memorial Scholarship through the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center. CTE teacher Don Mattoon and CTE administrators recently presented the $500 award to LaJay who will complete the Welding and Metal Fabrication …
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Additional locations to open July 7 The Watervliet City School District will offer free meals during the summer for children 18 years old and younger. View information on dates, times and locations
Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Band and Chorus students recently had an exciting and successful day at the 2025 Trills & Thrills Music Festival presented by the Great Escape Six Flags Great Theme Park in Queensbury. During the music festival, the ensembles performed their pieces before a panel of judges, who provided valuable feedback and scored …
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High school seniors got a taste of local leadership during the annual Youth Day—a longstanding tradition that’s been bringing students and City of Watervliet officials together for many years! The day kicked off with students meeting Mayor Charles Patricelli, council members Christopher Daus and Barbara Diamond and other City Hall department heads before diving into …
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The Spring College Caravan made a stop at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School on May 14 offering 11th grade students an opportunity to meet and discuss their future plans with representatives from 25 colleges, universities, and technical schools. During this event, sponsored the Capital District Counseling Association (CDCA), students learned about academic programs, campus life, athletic …
Thank you voters! Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the $44,082,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year by a margin of 69%, or 104 yes votes to 46 no votes. Brian White was re-elected to the Board of Education with 130 votes. He will serve his second three-year term on the school board beginning …
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Veteran Watervliet High School educator Scott Emerson was recognized by the Capital District Council for Social Studies for his outstanding work inside and outside the classroom. Mr. Emerson, who is chairperson of the high school’s social studies department, was presented with the Robert Neiderberger Educator Award during a ceremony on May 14. The award recognizes …
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Watervliet’s prekindergarten program was in the spotlight during Navigating Pre-K Day — a conference hosted by the New York State Education Department in early May that was attended by school administrators, business officials and members of the early education community. UPK Director Char’lee Frament from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area — …
