Summer Meals program opens June 29 at WES, the Civ
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
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Summer School Registration Opens July 1–2 for High School Students
High school students who will be participating in Summer School are encouraged to register on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School. School counselors will be available outside the building to assist students with registration, answer questions, and provide important information about summer coursework. …
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Watervliet High School student awarded two scholarships for excellence in science and math
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 …
Cannoneers compete in state championship meet
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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Top student athletes recognized for achievement and leadership
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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WES students honored for effort, leadership and positivity
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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District-Wide Safety Plan Available for Public Review
The New York State Education Department requires all school districts to update District-Wide Emergency Response/Safety Plans annually. The plans must be made available for public comment for a 30-day period prior to Board of Education approval. View the District-Wide Safety Plan Community members may reach out to the District Office at 518-629-3201, or email BOEPublicComment@vlietschools.org …
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Transitions in Administrative Leadership for the 2026-27 School Year
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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Students flex their business acumen and innovative spirit to create City Collaborative projects
The fifth year of the City Collaborative project did not disappoint! High school students taking the college-level HVCC Marketing and Advertising course showcased their business concepts — from luxury train travel and top-tier sports venues to upscale eateries and unique boutiques. This assignment challenged students to flex their creativity and innovative spirit to develop business …
Watervliet students inducted into Capital Region BOCES National Technical Honor Society
Two Watervliet High School students were among the dozens who were inducted recently into the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Senior Rabia Khan (pictured) and Makenzie Ryan, a junior, who are both enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Capital Region BOCES Career and …