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Youth Day offers students a day-in-the-life glimpse of city leadership

High school seniors got a taste of local leadership during the annual Youth Day—a longstanding tradition that’s been bringing students and City of Watervliet officials together for many years! The day kicked off with students meeting Mayor Charles Patricelli, council members Christopher Daus and Barbara Diamond and other City Hall department heads before diving into …

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Spring College Caravan Rolls into WJSHS

The Spring College Caravan made a stop at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School on May 14 offering 11th grade students an opportunity to meet and discuss their future plans with representatives from 25 colleges, universities, and technical schools. During this event, sponsored the Capital District Counseling Association (CDCA), students learned about academic programs, campus life, athletic …

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WHS educator honored for exceptional commitment to teaching social studies

Veteran Watervliet High School educator Scott Emerson was recognized by the Capital District Council for Social Studies for his outstanding work inside and outside the classroom. Mr. Emerson, who is chairperson of the high school’s social studies department, was presented with the Robert Neiderberger Educator Award during a ceremony on May 14. The award recognizes …

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Watervliet UPK educators share the benefits of theme-based learning at state conference

Watervliet’s prekindergarten program was in the spotlight during Navigating Pre-K Day — a conference hosted by the New York State Education Department in early May that was attended by school administrators, business officials and members of the early education community. UPK Director Char’lee Frament from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area — …

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Fifth-graders receive Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Awards

Ten Watervliet Elementary School students have been awarded the 2025 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award. This selective award is presented to Capital Region elementary school students by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD). Richard Berhaupt, Kylee Fandl, Laurel Blake, Nathan Rogers, Jaxson Strock, …

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Student Athletes of the Month – April 2025

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement in their respective sports. Student athletes are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for April are Lily Donnelly, Anthony Morelli and Jack Sierra. Softball: Lily Donnelly Varsity Softball …

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WHS students deliver striking prose at annual Capital Region Poetry Slam

Three Watervliet High School students took the stage to recite their thought-provoking rhymes during the 3rd Annual Capital Region Poetry Slam on April 23 at the Doane Stuart School. With poems titled “Guts,” “Why” and “Fulgent,” tenth-graders Kharyn Acosta and Adrian Francis, and ninth-grade student Madison Dolan, shared their inspiring words and powerful voices at …

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Celebrating our Senior Class on Decision Day

Members of the senior class gathered in the small gym on Decision Day 2025 to celebrate their post-high-school plans. Whether they’re attending U Albany, the Culinary Institute of America, HVCC, SUNY Oneonta, RPI, RIT, Russell Sage, or another two- or four-year college, a trade school, enlisting in the military or heading directly for the workforce …

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Board of Education adopts 2025-26 school budget proposal

Fiscal plan maintains programs, services, staffing; provides additional learning opportunities and resources for students During a special meeting on Wednesday, April 23, the Watervliet Board of Education voted to adopt a proposed $ 44,082,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year. The budget proposal for next year represents a nearly $2.7 million, or 6.5%, increase compared …

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