Dear Watervliet Families, Many of you may be wondering what the new school year will look like. Like many families across the region, I’m sure you have some questions. In the Watervliet City School District we are planning for a full return to school in September. We are working closely with regional school districts and …
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Watervliet grades 6-8 school supply lists are now available. View the lists online
The Watervliet City School District has learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 associated with an individual in our summer program at the elementary school. All contacts have been notified and advised to follow precautionary quarantine protocols as per the county health department. This new case of COVID-19 serves as a reminder that the …
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The Watervliet City School District has openings for 4-year-olds in our free full-day UPK program! Please contact the UPK office for more information at 518-629-3204 or stop by the Watervliet Elementary School to pick up a registration application at the main entrance. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Who can attend? If you live …
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Watervliet Elementary School grade level and classroom school supply lists are now available. View the lists online and get a head start on your back-to-school shopping!
Meet Sarah Horaczek In June, the Board of Education appointed Sarah Horaczek to the position of Director of Special Education and Student Support Services. On Monday, July 12, Ms. Horaczek officially began her new role with an administrative team meeting in the morning followed by a visit to the district’s extended school year program. Ms. …
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This summer, Watervliet High School students Danyal Aktar and Adonis Cyrus are working for one of the world’s tech giants. The two students, who are enrolled in the Capital Region P-TECH program, both applied for and were selected to participate in paid virtual internships with IBM. The tech company offers 1,000 of these coveted virtual …
Dear Parents/Guardians, New York State law requires that children attending pre-K through grade 12 receive all required doses of vaccines on the recommended schedule in order to attend or remain in school. Within 14 days of the first day of school or day care, parents must: Show proof of their child’s up-to-date vaccinations, OR Provide …
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On Friday, June 25, a class of 104 seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during a ceremony held at the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School as family, friends, classmates, faculty, staff and Board of Education members cheered on the graduates. View more graduation photos on Facebook Principal Ryan Groat welcomed guests to the commencement, …
The Watervliet City School District honors a trio of veteran staffers who are headed into retirement as this school year comes to an end. Between the three, they have a combined 97 years of service and dedication to our students and community. We are grateful and appreciative for the difference these three special people have …
