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Join the new expanded Watervliet PTA, make a difference for UPK-12 students!

New this year: After voting last spring to expand its scope to benefit students in all grade levels – prekindergarten through grade 12 – the Watervliet Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is now the Watervliet PTA. The Watervliet PTA organizes fun monthly events for families and students, finances field trips and purchases grade-level spirit wear …

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Rewind of summer programs presented at September Board of Education meeting

Three Programs — One Great Summer.  That’s how Watervliet Elementary Assistant Principal Catherine Casey summed up the district’s trifecta of summer learning programs at the September Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Casey was joined by Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Assistant Principal Michael Foust and Special Education Director Molly McGrath for a recap of summer learning …

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Teachers, staff return for 2023-24 school year

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens and Assistant Superintendent Kelly Webster kicked off the 2023-24 school year during two Opening Days packed with professional learning and other activities for teachers and staff. On day 1, Dr. Stevens began with his answer to the question: Why am I here? “Because ‘We Are Vliet’ and it’s about …

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Superintendent’s Welcome Back Message

Dear families, With our summer school programs now wrapped up, our maintenance crews are busily painting hallways, cleaning classrooms and waxing floors to prepare for the opening of school and welcoming students on Thursday, Sept. 7. This year, our district is hosting two conference days for teacher and staff professional development on Tuesday, Sept. 5 …

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Watervliet & Green Island partner on athletics opportunities for students

New this year The Watervliet City School District and the Green Island Union Free School District (Heatly School) have joined forces to maximize opportunities for student participation in athletics. This partnership was piloted last year when many, but not all, Watervliet and Heatly athletic teams merged. For the 2023-24 school year, all Green Island and …

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Watervliet graduates celebrated for P-TECH scholarly pursuits

Four Watervliet High School graduates were among 13 area students recognized in June for completing the first four years of the innovative Capital Region BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program. During a ceremony at the Capital Region Chamber offices in Colonie, the high school graduates, some of whom simultaneously earned their …

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2023-24 Elementary School Supply Lists

School supply lists for the 2023-24 school year are now online so families can take advantage of back-to-school sales. View the lists, which include a printable PDF versions for each grade level. Have a great summer and we will see you in September!

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Celebrating the WHS Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 marked the final step in their high school journey during a commencement ceremony in the Harry Tucker Gymnasium on Friday, June 23 at Watervliet High School. In front of their families, friends, teachers, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Education, 85 seniors received high school diplomas. *NEW* Check out …

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Summer Meals Program for 2023

The Watervliet City School District will offer free meals for children 18 years old and younger during the summer, beginning June 26 at Watervliet Elementary School and the Watervliet Civic Center, and July 5 at all other locations listed below. More information Lunch will be available at several community locations. Breakfast and lunch will be …

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Watervliet Housing Authority presents laptops to college-bound seniors

When nine Watervliet High School seniors – who graduate this week – head off to college in the fall, they will have the technology necessary to succeed thanks to the Watervliet Housing Authority (WHA) and the generosity of area businesses and community sponsors. Housing Authority Executive Director Matthew Ethier presented laptop computers to Daytwan Coleman …

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