This morning, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) upgraded the Capital Region’s air-quality status to the moderate level from a previous rating of unhealthy for sensitive groups. This means there are no restrictions and all outdoor activities may resume, including physical education classes and recess. Field trips also may proceed as scheduled …
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Youth Day returns after 3-year hiatus Youth Day – a longstanding tradition between the City of Watervliet and Watervliet High School – made a triumphant return after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. This event, last held in the spring of 2019, provides high school seniors an opportunity to meet with Watervliet city …
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Two Watervliet High School juniors have earned prestigious science scholarships: Ali Raza Ziai received the Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award from the University of Rochester for his exemplary academic performance in science courses throughout his high school career. Maria Barsoum was awarded the Rensselaer Medal, a scholarship opportunity through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) that …
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For the second day in a row, our schools are following precautions to limit outdoor activities due to air-quality issues impacting the Capital Region and much of New York state as a result of wildfires in Canada. All physical education classes and outdoor recess activities will remain inside. All outdoor field trips will be postponed …
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Alex Smith has known his future is in auto repair since he was a young child. Now, the 17-year-old Watervliet High School student is ready to realize that dream thanks to the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center. “I have always liked working on cars and I like, that at BOCES, I have …
Watervliet Elementary School hosted its ever-popular Special Persons Night on May 16! This annual event gives elementary students an opportunity to invite the special people in their lives to visit their school, meet their teachers and celebrate learning with a showcase of fun projects that students have completed during the school year. A scavenger hunt, …
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Watervliet High School juniors and seniors had an opportunity to meet with admission representatives from approximately 20 colleges on May 18 during the College Caravan, a mobile college fair organized each year by the Capital District Counseling Association. Representatives from a variety of schools — community colleges and trade schools as well as public and …
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(This message was shared with WJSHS families via ParentSquare on May 17.) The mission of the Watervliet City School District is to inspire, educate, and challenge every student, every day! With that in mind, we offer many pathways and opportunities for students to learn, succeed and celebrate academic and personal growth. To ensure the district …
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Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved a $37.76 million budget for the 2023-24 school year by a margin of 68 percent, or 119 yes votes to 56 no votes. Two candidates were elected to two open seats on the Board of Education. Mary Beth Whited was re-elected to the school board with 142 votes. …
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Building Cannoneer Culture “Cannoneer Culture” continues to grow stronger as another dozen students in grades 6-8 were recognized recently for their efforts to improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align with our Board of Education goals. Being Present: I …
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