Dear Parents and Guardians, As we approach all of the events of Spring, I am touching base with our families to remind you of the upcoming state testing dates. Last year, the number of test days for the annual state assessments was reduced from three to two; this change remains in effect this year. Additionally, …
Are you interested in running for the board? Qualified residents (see qualifications below) interested in running for the Watervliet Board of Education may pick up candidate nominating petitions in the district office located at 1245 Hillside Drive, Watervliet, on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All school board candidate …
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Brenda Zawistowski, a teacher’s assistant at Watervliet Elementary School (WES), will be honored during the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award on Thursday, February 28, at the 2019 Friends of Education dinner being held at the Albany Marriott Hotel. CASDA presents this award to recognize the selfless contributions of individuals who …
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Dear Parent/Guardian, I am writing this letter to make you aware of a social media challenge that according to media reports targets children and young adults, and has raised concern among parents here and across the country. This latest social media challenge, called the “Momo Challenge,” has been reported to appear at random in some …
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Please note the WHS Class of 2019 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 pm at Watervliet Junior/Senior High School. This is a correction from the date printed in the district calendar.
Watervliet High School senior Gabriella Novak is one of only two Capital Region BOCES students headed to one of the most prestigious culinary universities in the fall to build on her knowledge of the culinary arts. Novak and Stephenie Jones of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (BHBL) have been accepted into The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) …
Watervliet Elementary School was one of more than 2,250 schools across the country that celebrated National No One Eats Alone Day on Wednesday, February 13. The initiative, designed to promote inclusion and acceptance in middle schools, reached more than 1 million students in all 50 states. “Providing our students with the right tools to be …
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Good luck to the varsity wrestling team and coaches this weekend as they compete in the Section II Class C sectionals at Corinth High School. A recent Times Union article features interviews with senior wrestlers Owen Lyons and Sterling Spoon, as well as Coach Dennis Lane. Read the article
Q. How does a garden grow at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School? A. Hydroponics! Students in Matthew Saucier’s Energy Systems class are growing peas, cucumbers, lettuce, broccoli, peppers, herbs and more using a nutrient-rich solution and water. No soil needed! Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water without soil. The water must be enriched …
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It went down to the wire, but the Cannoneer wrestling team overcame a 10 point deficit going into the final two matches against Ravena to win the Colonial Council title on January 24. Every wrestler contributed to the team win, with a pin by senior Owen Lyons nudging the Cannoneers past their opponents in a …
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