The countdown to a new school year is on — and to help make back-to-school shopping a little easier, supply lists are now available on our website! Elementary school supply lists (grades K-5) General school supply lists for grades 6-12 Please direct specific questions about supplies to your child’s teachers. Note: There is no prekindergarten …
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Students in grades 7-12 and their families are invited to learn more about our Cannoneers Football program on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Enjoy free food, music and compete in skills activities and games for prizes on the turf field at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. This is a great opportunity for students and parents/guardians …
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Attention Cannoneers — are you interested in playing football, volleyball, soccer or golf this Fall? How about running cross country or joining the cheer squad? Then be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates! Registration Information Arbiter registration for Fall sports will open Sunday, July 26. All student-athletes must be registered through Arbiter …
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The 30-day comment period is open for the 2026-2027 District-wide Code of Conduct. It is anticipated the Board of Education will adopt the 2026-27 Code of Conduct following a public hearing at the August 11 meeting. Review the 2026-2027 District-wide Code of Conduct To submit questions or comments, please email: BOEPublicComment@vlietschools.org
Additional locations to open July 6 The Watervliet City School District is offering free meals during the summer for children 18 years old and younger. View information on dates, times and locations
Watervliet High School junior Jabbar Mahs has been awarded not one, but two significant scholarships from highly competitive New York colleges! Science Department Chair Walter Bowden presented the Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award from the University of Rochester and the Rensselaer Medal through RPI in Troy to Jabbar on June 12. Both scholarships recognize …
Several Watervliet track and field athletes will head west on the thruway this weekend to compete in the New York State Track & Field Championships in Webster, NY. The Cannoneers – Jah-Sir Boyd, Jaden Williams, T.J. King and Anthony Morelli – will compete with the top runners in the state for the 4×100 meter relay …
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Families, friends and coaches, school and district leaders gathered together to celebrate the accomplishments of student athletes from our fall, winter, and spring sports teams during the annual Varsity Athletic Awards Night on June 2. Seniors receive special acknowledgment We are particularly proud to congratulate the senior athletes, listed below, who were recognized with special …
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Watervliet Elementary School fifth-graders were named NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) Capital Zone Student Leadership Award winners! The 10 students were nominated by their physical education teachers and recognized for their outstanding leadership, effort, and positive attitude — not only in PE class but also in the classroom. We …
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After many years of dedicated service, veteran administrator Kirsten DeMento is retiring at the end of this school year. Ms. DeMento has made a lasting impact on our students, staff, and families through exemplary leadership, commitment, and care during her 24-year tenure with the district. We are deeply grateful for her contributions, and we wish …
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