Five Watervliet varsity sports teams have earned the Scholar-Athlete Team designation from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). To receive this honor, at least three-quarters of the team must earn an average 90% or higher during the season. Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country, Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and …
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Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will highlight student athletes of the month who demonstrate good sportsmanship, exemplary athletic performance and achievement in their respective sports, academic responsibility and leadership. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for November are Kianthony Santiago, Jordan Valo and Madalyn Wells. Kianthony Santiago: Indoor Track and Field …
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Watervliet High School juniors and seniors took an important step toward their higher education goals by attending the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) College Fair in New York City on Nov. 15. The student entourage and chaperones traveled to the HBCU College Fair for an opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from dozens of …
On November 5, students from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School’s Character Ed program teamed up with the Watervliet Housing Authority and Capital Roots to plant 35 trees in the city. The 18 Character Ed students received a short tutorial on how best to plant trees and then worked together in five groups — planting up to …
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Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will highlight student athletes of the month who demonstrate good sportsmanship, exemplary athletic performance and achievement in their respective sports, academic responsibility and leadership. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for October are Tyleonna Edge, Jack Sierra and Mikenna Withkowski. Tyleonna Edge: Volleyball Coach Michelle DeGuire …
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Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement and for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for September are LJ McCarthy, Anthony Morello, and Sophia Rogers. Congratulations! Boys Varsity Soccer: LJ McCarthy Coach Brian Ford recognizes 12th grader …
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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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