It is with extreme sorrow that we share information with our school community tonight. We have learned that Matthew Billetts, an 11th-grade student at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, unexpectedly passed away this afternoon. We offer our deepest sympathy to Matthew’s family and friends and will continue to keep them in our thoughts and our hearts …
We want to make families aware that this summer the district will not collect the Chromebooks assigned to students in grades 5-11. Students in those grade levels will keep their Chromebooks for the duration of their time in our schools until the district replaces them, the student graduates or otherwise leaves the district. Families are …
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The District-wide Safety Plan is available online for public viewing/comment for 30 days. Comments may be sent to the Board of Education via email at boepubliccomment@vlietschools.org. If you are unable to access the document on this page, please contact the district Communications Office at Communications@vlietschools.org or call 518-629-3236 to receive the information in an alternate format.
We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, June 3: Four (4) 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. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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Watervliet 8th and 9th grade students had an opportunity to meet with dozens of industry and business leaders during Career Jam 2022 at Siena College. The event on June 9 brought students from around the Capital Region to learn about the diverse career paths available here in the 518. Students participated in interactive activities designed …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Thursday, May 26: Two (2) 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. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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More than a dozen Watervliet Elementary School 5th grade students are the recipients of the 2022 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Awards. The Capital Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) recognizes students for their character, sportsmanship, citizenship and leadership both inside and …
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Dear Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Families, With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we are preparing for Regents, final exams and mandatory review sessions. If your child is scheduled to take a June Regents and/or final exam, please encourage them to take advantage of the mandatory review sessions offered prior to Regents week, …
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A reminder for our students and families that Watervliet schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, May 27, due to unused snow days, and Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Tuesday, May 31. Enjoy the extended holiday weekend! Reported COVID cases for May 23-26 We …
The U.S. History Regents Exam, scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, has been canceled by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Read the NYSED memo This means that June 1 will be a regular day of instruction for all Watervliet High School students. Students will be granted an exemption for this Regents exam toward their …
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