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Internet-Enabled Device Policy Enforcement Report for the 2025–2026 School Year

As per New York State Education Law, the Watervliet City School District implemented its updated Distraction-Free Schools Policy for the 2025–2026 school year. This “bell-to-bell” mandate requires all internet-enabled personal devices — this includes smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets — to be turned off and stored away securely from the beginning to the end of the …

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College Visits Fall 2026

Representatives from colleges and universities will be at WJSHS this fall (see list of dates below) to meet with students and share information  about admissions, academics, campus life, and financial aid. Check back for more college visits, as dates are added to the schedule. Date College/University September 14  Mount Saint Mary College September 15  Niagara …

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Students fast-track their STEM skills thanks to Capital Region BOCES summer program

A weeklong summer enrichment program shifted learning into high gear for students from Watervliet and Menands. The science, technology, engineering, and math [STEM] enrichment program, organized by Capital Region BOCES, brought together 24 students from the two neighboring school districts to learn, work in teams and have fun at the same time. The theme of …

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Water safety information and resources available for families

New York State Education Law requires school districts to provide families with information about water safety, drowning prevention and safe and healthy swimming practices. This information is intended to help families understand water-related risks and promote safe practices in, on and around water. View water safety information and resources

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Mark Your Calendars! Registration for Fall Sports Opens Soon

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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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 …

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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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