As fall approaches, we’re reminded that each new season brings opportunities to reflect and renew. With the start of this school year, I want to reconnect with you — not just as Interim Principal of Watervliet Jr/Sr High School — but as someone who has been part of this community for the past two decades. …
Dear Watervliet Families, We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back for the 2025-2026 school year! We are excited about the return to school and look forward to seeing our students on Thursday, September 4. Over the summer, we have worked hard planning and preparing for an awesome school year, and we …
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New this year — we are excited to announce that Watervliet City School District is partnering with Albany Med EmUrgentCare to offer convenient, high-quality medical care directly to students—without them having to leave school. Tentatively scheduled to roll out in September, students will be able to participate in telemedicine visits during the school day from …
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain a top priority for the Watervliet City School District. With that in mind, the district will implement several new measures this fall to strengthen building safety and security. Among these measures is a new metal detection system at the entrance to Watervliet Junior-Senior High School …
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Attention Parents/Guardians: Please read and return to the high school counseling office if you do not want your child’s information released to the military and/or institution of higher learning. All forms must be received by Friday, September 26, 2025. Download the Military Opt-Out Form
(This message was shared with district families and staff via ParentSquare on Aug. 3, 2025) We join the Watervliet community today in mourning the loss of a nine-year old child. This sad news touches the hearts of all in our school community, especially the teachers and classmates of the child who had previously attended Watervliet …
In 1991, the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA championship, the World Wide Web was launched, the band Nirvana propelled the grunge genre into the mainstream, and the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs topped the box office. That same year, the Watervliet Cannoneers varsity football team won the New York State Championship! Now …
Although much of the spotlight at the end of the school year is reserved for moving up ceremonies and high school graduation — four Watervliet High School juniors have received exciting news of their own that is worth celebrating! Science Department Chair Walter Bowden recently presented Fiona Cheng with The Rensselaer Medal and Jordan Dalpe …
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Several soon-to-be graduates from Watervliet High School were recently awarded laptop computers from the Watervliet Housing Authority to ensure they have the technology necessary for success as they pursue higher education and prepare for future careers in business, healthcare, and the skilled trades. Watervliet High School alum Miranda Luck, who graduated from RPI’s School of …
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Individual baseball and softball players are recognized as scholar athletes We are proud to announce the varsity softball team made the grade as a scholar-athlete team for the 2025 spring sports season! The team was recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for their academic and athletic achievements. To qualify, …
