Over the weekend, we learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: • Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, and • Two (2) from Watervliet Elementary School. Although we have greatly reduced our contact tracing protocols in accordance with the most recent health department guidelines, we will continue to reach …

Continue reading “Jan. 24 Update: COVID-19 cases, at-home test kits available for pick up”

Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: 19 from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, and 15 from Watervliet Elementary School. Although we have greatly reduced our contact tracing protocols in accordance with the most recent health department guidelines, we will continue to reach out directly …

Continue reading “Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 19-Jan. 21”

We learned of 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School 7 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School Latest COVID-19 protocols for schools Effective immediately, our district will adhere to the most recent updates from the Centers for Disease Control …

Continue reading “Jan. 19 Update: New COVID-19 cases reported, updated COVID-19 protocols”

As we prepare for the weekend, we want to thank our families, teachers and staff for your patience as the state and local guidance related to COVID-19 protocols continues to change. Earlier this week, we shared information on new isolation and quarantine protocols. We anticipate that new guidance on contract tracing will be released next …

Continue reading “Jan. 14 Update: New COVID cases reported, more changes to guidance expected”

We have learned of 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. 7 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 5 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School As you know, guidance about COVID-19 is constantly evolving. As a district, our goal is to streamline the information we …

Continue reading “Jan. 10 Update: New Health Department Guidance Brings Changes to COVID Protocols”

We have learned of 36 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Tuesday, Jan. 4. 19 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 17 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School While concerning, please be aware that this is the total number of cases reported to us …

Continue reading “Jan. 7 Update: 36 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported”

We have learned of 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our update yesterday, Monday, Jan. 3. 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 8 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School All contract tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols, and all individuals identified …

Continue reading “Jan. 4 Update: 18 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported”

We have learned of 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Dec. 23, before the holiday recess. 23 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School These cases were reported to us directly by staff, student families or by …

Continue reading “Update: 33 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported from Dec. 24-Jan. 3”