(This message was shared with district families and staff via ParentSquare on Aug. 3, 2025) We join the Watervliet community today in mourning the loss of a nine-year old child. This sad news touches the hearts of all in our school community, especially the teachers and classmates of the child who had previously attended Watervliet …
In 1991, the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA championship, the World Wide Web was launched, the band Nirvana propelled the grunge genre into the mainstream, and the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs topped the box office. That same year, the Watervliet Cannoneers varsity football team won the New York State Championship! Now …
Although much of the spotlight at the end of the school year is reserved for moving up ceremonies and high school graduation — four Watervliet High School juniors have received exciting news of their own that is worth celebrating! Science Department Chair Walter Bowden recently presented Fiona Cheng with The Rensselaer Medal and Jordan Dalpe …
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Several soon-to-be graduates from Watervliet High School were recently awarded laptop computers from the Watervliet Housing Authority to ensure they have the technology necessary for success as they pursue higher education and prepare for future careers in business, healthcare, and the skilled trades. Watervliet High School alum Miranda Luck, who graduated from RPI’s School of …
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Individual baseball and softball players are recognized as scholar athletes We are proud to announce the varsity softball team made the grade as a scholar-athlete team for the 2025 spring sports season! The team was recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for their academic and athletic achievements. To qualify, …
Many families, friends, coaches and staff joined together to celebrate the standout performances, leadership, sportsmanship, and achievements of our student athletes during Varsity Athletic Awards Night on June 3. The annual end-of-year sports awards ceremony honors the dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm that our Cannoneers consistently demonstrate on the field, the court, or the track. …
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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 the Welding and Metal Fabrication …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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