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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 …

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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 …

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Youth Day 2026: High school seniors get an exclusive look inside the world of city officials

Thirteen high school seniors spent part of the day on Thursday, May 28 at Watervliet City Hall and other government buildings to learn about the responsibilities of elected officials and municipal workers in the city.  Youth Day is a longstanding tradition that brings together students and city officials — including the mayor, council members, general …

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National Honor Society, Junior Honor Society induct dozens of scholars plus honorary member

Nearly 60 students were inducted into the National Honor Society’s Ellen Bevins Chapter and the National Junior Honor Society at Watervliet Junior-Senior High School during the annual tapping ceremony on May 21. In addition, longtime social studies teacher Scott Emerson, who is retiring this year after years of organizing the school’s tapping ceremony, was himself …

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Students Turn Service Into Action by Planting 80 Trees in the Community

In April, a crew of Character Education students joined forces with Capital Roots, Watervliet Housing Authority (WHA) and Mountainview Landscaping to plant 80 trees along 2nd Ave, 21st Street, 23rd Street and 24th Street in the city. This was the second phase of the project that the students readily jumped in to help complete. Seventeen …

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WHS senior’s artwork featured in NY Congressional Art Competition

Senior Mariah Fulton represented Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 20th district, where her artwork was on display at Union College’s Nott Memorial during an artist reception on May 1. Mariah’s drawing titled “In Memory Of” was among the art created by 42 students from 21 high schools …

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