Read Across America Day 2018

WES students celebrate Dr. Seuss and reading on March 1 On Thursday, March 1, Watervliet Elementary School students, parents and teachers celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day with a “Rock Concert” featuring performances by Watervliet High School’s à capella singing group – Delta Force and resident UPK musician: Andy “THE MUSIC MAN” …

Pair of Vliet wrestlers qualify for NYS championship 2018

Two Watervliet High School Varsity wrestlers qualified to compete in the 2018 NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships at the Times Union Center in Albany in February. Congratulations to varsity wrestlers Connor Lyons (Sr) and Sterling Spoon (Jr) and their coaches on your successful journey to the state wrestling championship tournament! Go Cannoneers! Here is a look back at …

2018 Friend of Education: “Miss Geraldine”

CASDA recognizes Geraldine Ferris for service to Watervliet students and school community Geraldine Ferris, Outreach Coordinator for the Watervliet City School District, received a Friend of Education Award from the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) in February. CASDA presented this award during its annual Friends of Education Dinner to recognize the contributions of individuals …

Meet the first grade team

First grade gears up for big project First grade teachers have many learning activities planned for students in February to coincide with such events as the Winter Olympics, Lincoln’s birthday and Chinese New Year. “There’s a lot happening the week before the winter recess,” said teacher Christine Goodell. March, however, is an even much busier …

Annual WES Spelling Bee

Fourth graders vie for championship Watervliet Elementary School student Ava Lindley was crowned Spelling Bee champion on January 12. After sparring nearly 20 rounds with fellow fourth-grader David Kayembe, Ava clinched the title by spelling the word, “altitude” correctly. Ava is in Mrs. Lance’s classroom, while second-place finisher David is in Ms. Williams’ class. Ava …

Ugly Sweater Contest 2017

Students, staff get decked out for sweater contest Watervliet Elementary School students and staff members were decked out in the least attractive holiday sweaters they could find or make, in some cases, for the school’s Ugly Sweater Contest. Iconic holiday images such as reindeer, gingerbread men, elves, snowmen and the Grinch adorned many of the …

Meet the kindergarten team

Keeping with tradition: Thanksgiving feast offers kindergarten students chance to sample traditional holiday fare Kindergarten teachers and students enjoyed the annual Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 20, a tradition that has grown from individual classroom celebrations to a grade-level gathering. History of kindergarten celebration Teacher Rebecca Cioffi remembers similar celebrations from her days in elementary school. …

Thanksgiving Celebration 2017

Kindergarten students had an early taste of Thanksgiving as they enjoyed a feast of turkey, cranberry sauce, veggies and fruit, corn bread, pumpkin pie and more with their teachers and friends before the holiday recess. View photos 

WES Halloween Parade 2017

Elementary students get into the spirit for annual march Family members gathered outside Watervliet Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 31 to watch as students dressed as witches, zombies, Disney princesses, superheroes and other creepy creatures and cute characters marched in the annual Halloween parade. View Facebook photo album

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