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Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomes 17 new members

Writing and pictures by Megan Polaro, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern On May 12, Watervliet High School introduced 17 new members to the National Honor Society during the 74th Induction Ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by current members of the National Honor Society. Friends and family joined in person and over a live stream …

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Watervliet voters approve 2022-23 school budget, elect two school board members

Thank you voters! Watervliet City School District residents approved the proposed $33.7 million budget for the 2022-23 school year by a margin of 76 percent, or 146 yes votes to 46 no votes. Sheri Senecal was re-elected to her fourth term on the school board with 144 votes. Brian White was elected to his first …

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Update: 22 positive COVID-19 cases reported May 9-13

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, May 6: Nine (9) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Thirteen (13) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …

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WES celebrates Special Persons Night on May 16

On Monday, May 16, Watervliet Elementary School will celebrate the important people in our students’ lives with Special Persons Night. Historically, students invite their special people to visit their school, meet their classroom teachers and share what they have learned during the school year. Because of ongoing COVID-19 public health concerns we are celebrating Special …

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School Climate Survey seeks input from students, staff and families

The Watervliet City School District is dedicated to fostering a positive school climate for all students, parents/guardians, and staff. The district is conducting a School Climate Survey to ensure that our priorities best meet the needs of our school community and to gather feedback from various perspectives on school safety and the overall teaching and …

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Update: 11 positive COVID-19 cases reported May 2-6

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, April 29: Three (3) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Eight (8) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card.  Important reminders With cases on …

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Guest speaker gets real about “fake news”

Written by Megan Polaro, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern In April, Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High welcomed guest speaker Mary Miller of the New York News Publishers Association (NYNPA). Miss Miller joined Mr. Emerson’s Government/Economics classes to explain how to find the truth in a world of “fake news.” Guest speaker encourages students to identify and verify …

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Residents to vote May 17 on proposed 2022-23 budget

District residents will vote on a proposed $33.7 million budget for the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday, May 17. The Board of Education unanimously adopted the proposed budget during its April 12 meeting. The school budget proposal increases spending 10.7% or $3.27 million more than the current-year budget – and will allow the district to …

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Update: Three positive COVID-19 cases reported April 26-29

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update: One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card.  With the rise in cases in Albany County, we …

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