Written by Megan Polaro, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern The Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) continues to help students get closer to their future career goals. High school senior and CEIP student, Zed Aken Dinoy, has an internship with the Whitney Young Health Center based in the Watervliet schools. Zed attends his internship once …
The Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) recently presented a Friends of Education Award to Dr. Amanda Duff, Director of Community-Based Initiatives and Program Support for Whitney Young Health. The Friends of Education awards recognize the selfless contributions of individuals who dedicate themselves to serving students and enriching their school communities. Superintendent of Schools Dr. …
We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, April 8: 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. Important reminders Watervliet schools will …
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Watervliet Elementary School held a lockdown drill that began at approximately 10:20 a.m. today — Tuesday, April 12. A lockdown is one of several safety drills that occur during the school year to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice emergency procedures. Thanks to the Watervliet Police and Watervliet Fire departments for assisting with …
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No School Friday, May 27 Watervliet students and staff will have a four-day Memorial Day weekend in May. The district did not need to use all its snow days this winter, and because of that, our schools and offices will be closed Friday, May 27 for a snow-day giveback. The Memorial Day break will run …
The Watervliet Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. in person in the administrative conference room at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. The meeting will be live streamed for anyone who prefers to watch at home. Watch the meeting via live stream. Public comments may be submitted by email to the following …
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Since our last update, no new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in our school community. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. At-home test kits available for district families As we prepare for the upcoming spring break (April 15-22), we remind families that at-home COVID-19 test …
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Student learns that certain career path may not be a match Written by Megan Polaro, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern The Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) class not only allows seniors to discover and explore possible career paths, it also gives them the opportunity to narrow down their options. For Matthew Martini, the CEIP …
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FULL SCHOLARSHIPS COVER UP TO 8 CREDITS High school students, get ahead on your studies this summer! Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is awarding full tuition scholarships up to eight (8) credits to all students in our College in the High School sections for Summer 2022. All classes are taught by Hudson Valley adjunct faculty …
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The Watervliet City School District has earned a Titanium School Safety Excellence Award from the Utica National Insurance Group. This is the company’s highest award for safety. Watervliet City Schools is one of at least 145 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York to earn the Utica National’s “School Safety …
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