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UPK students make “egg”cellent predictions during science activity

Universal prekindergarten (UPK) students recently engaged in an “eggs”tra special experiment. The young scientists made predictions about what would happen to eggs that were submerged overnight in three different liquids: vinegar, soda and water. Their predictions ranged from the egg would explode, to the egg will crack and sink to the ground, to nothing will …

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Student in remote learning program tests positive for COVID-19

Dear Watervliet Families, We learned today, Wednesday, Sept. 30, from the Albany County Department of Health that a member of the Watervliet school community has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is enrolled in our remote learning program and has not been in our buildings this school year. Please note that the Health Insurance Portability …

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Parental Notification: Right to Withhold Certain Information from Military Recruitment and Institutions of Higher Learning

(Repost from August 25, 2020) Pursuant to federal law, the school district must disclose to military recruiters and institutions of higher learning, upon request, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of high school students. The district must also notify parents of their right and the right of their child to request that the district not …

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Orientation for WES virtual learners planned for the first week of school

WES virtual learners are expected to participate in an orientation during the first week of school, Wednesday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 11. View the virtual learning schedule The orientation for virtual learners will consist of two sessions each day, one with the whole class (both in-person and virtual learners) and one with just the …

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Information about the WJSHS Learning Schedule

Orientation The first week of school will be a gradual start that provides students, teachers and staff an opportunity to become familiar with the new health and safety measures that are in place this year. During the first week of school, the focus will be on building relationships and reviewing expectations for in-person and remote …

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Kindergarten orientation set for Tuesday, Sept. 8

Watervliet Elementary School invites you to participate in a virtual kindergarten orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. to meet your child’s teacher and learn more about our kindergarten program.  During the online meeting, we will share important information about what your child will learn, kindergarten readiness, and answer any questions you may have.

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Watervliet schools prepare to welcome back students on Sept. 9

We thank all parents and guardians who took time to the complete the Teaching and Learning Waiver earlier this month. Your participation has helped us prepare for our return to school in September. Approximately 40% of respondents selected a fully remote learning model through the first five weeks of school. If you did not complete …

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