Watervliet senior awarded welding scholarship from Capital Region BOCES

Congratulations to Watervliet High School senior LaJay York on being selected the recipient of the Evan M. Schwarz Helping Hand Memorial Scholarship through the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center. CTE teacher Don Mattoon and CTE administrators recently presented the $500 award to LaJay who will complete Welding and Metal Fabrication program …

WJSHS band and chorus earn superior marks at Trills and Thrills Music Festival

Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Band and Chorus students recently had an exciting and successful day at the 2025 Trills & Thrills Music Festival presented by the Great Escape Six Flags Great Theme Park in Queensbury. During the music festival, the ensembles performed their pieces before a panel of judges, who provided valuable feedback and scored …

Spring College Caravan Rolls into WJSHS

The Spring College Caravan made a stop at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School on May 14 offering 11th grade students an opportunity to meet and discuss their future plans with representatives from 25 colleges, universities, and technical schools. During this event, sponsored the Capital District Counseling Association (CDCA), students learned about academic programs, campus life, athletic …

WHS educator honored for exceptional commitment to teaching social studies

Veteran Watervliet High School educator Scott Emerson was recognized by the Capital District Council for Social Studies for his outstanding work inside and outside the classroom. Mr. Emerson, who is chairperson of the high school’s social studies department, was presented with the Robert Neiderberger Educator Award during a ceremony on May 14. The award recognizes …

Watervliet UPK educators share the benefits of theme-based learning at state conference

Watervliet’s prekindergarten program was in the spotlight during Navigating Pre-K Day — a conference hosted by the New York State Education Department in early May that was attended by school administrators, business officials and members of the early education community. UPK Director Char’lee Frament from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area — …

Fifth-graders receive Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Awards

Ten Watervliet Elementary School students have been awarded the 2025 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award. This selective award is presented to Capital Region elementary school students by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD). Richard Berhaupt, Kylee Fandl, Laurel Blake, Nathan Rogers, Jaxson Strock, …

Student Athletes of the Month – April 2025

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement in their respective sports. Student athletes are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for April are Lily Donnelly, Anthony Morelli and Jack Sierra. Softball: Lily Donnelly Varsity Softball …

WHS students deliver striking prose at annual Capital Region Poetry Slam

Three Watervliet High School students took the stage to recite their thought-provoking rhymes during the 3rd Annual Capital Region Poetry Slam on April 23 at the Doane Stuart School. With poems titled “Guts,” “Why” and “Fulgent,” tenth-graders Kharyn Acosta and Adrian Francis, and ninth-grade student Madison Dolan, shared their inspiring words and powerful voices at …

Celebrating our Senior Class on Decision Day

Members of the senior class gathered in the small gym on Decision Day 2025 to celebrate their post-high-school plans. Whether they’re attending U Albany, the Culinary Institute of America, HVCC, SUNY Oneonta, RPI, RIT, Russell Sage, or another two- or four-year college, a trade school, enlisting in the military or heading directly for the workforce …

Watervliet High School senior ready for work (and college) thanks to Capital Region BOCES

Watervliet High School senior Talisia Johnson-Taylor had the opportunity recently to network with healthcare industry recruiters during a career fair at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center’s Albany campus. Talisia is one of nearly 100 students pursuing careers in healthcare through Capital Region BOCES programs who met with recruiting specialists during the …

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