Nearly 40 high school seniors — including students from the EVOLVE alternative education program — were accepted on the spot to Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) during Instant Admissions Day on Oct. 16. The event offered the college-bound seniors a valuable opportunity to meet individually with HVCC admissions counselors, complete their applications, and learn more …
Many of us may not give it a second thought when we plug in our phones at night before falling asleep. During a recent fire prevention assembly at Watervliet Elementary School, firefighters cautioned the simple act of charging your smartphone could present a fire risk depending on the circumstances. Lt. Tim Delisle from the Watervliet …
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Watervliet Junior-Senior High School students will soon have the tools needed to build their skills with the latest in manufacturing technologies thanks to a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. Technology teacher Bryan VanVliet applied for and received a grant for $7,500 that will go toward the purchase of computer numerical control (CNC) machining …
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Varsity Golf on the Upswing Watervliet’s varsity boys golf team is hitting the fairways strong — and we couldn’t be more excited! Led by Coach Dan Ciaramella, the team features Jack Sierra, Billy VanPatten, Leo Soroka and Bryce Donnelly. Read more about their season Back on Track: Cross-Country Team Hits the Ground Running For the …
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Watervliet’s varsity boys golf team is hitting the fairways strong — and we couldn’t be more excited! Led by Coach Dan Ciaramella, the team features Jack Sierra, Billy VanPatten, Leo Soroka and Bryce Donnelly. A shoutout to Jack, who’s delivered some standout performances so far this season, helping lead the team to their first victory …
For the first time in a few years, cross-country is back — and the team is off and running, literally! This season, the boys varsity squad includes Anthony Morelli, Kyon Springsteen, Matt McBain and Daniel Montanez Vargas. They’re currently at 5-2 in league meets and looking strong. Shoutout to Coach Tyler Ronan and assistant coach …
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As fall approaches, we’re reminded that each new season brings opportunities to reflect and renew. With the start of this school year, I want to reconnect with you — not just as Interim Principal of Watervliet Jr/Sr High School — but as someone who has been part of this community for the past two decades. …
New this year — we are excited to announce that Watervliet City School District is partnering with Albany Med EmUrgentCare to offer convenient, high-quality medical care directly to students—without them having to leave school. Tentatively scheduled to roll out in September, students will be able to participate in telemedicine visits during the school day from …
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain a top priority for the Watervliet City School District. With that in mind, the district will implement several new measures this fall to strengthen building safety and security. Among these measures is a new metal detection system at the entrance to Watervliet Junior-Senior High School …
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Attention Parents/Guardians: Please read and return to the high school counseling office if you do not want your child’s information released to the military and/or institution of higher learning. All forms must be received by Friday, September 26, 2025. Download the Military Opt-Out Form
