This is a follow up to the message we sent last week about at-home COVID-19 test kits that New York State is making available to schools statewide. These test kits were delivered to our local BOCES over the weekend and are currently being distributed to each of our schools. State and local health officials are …
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As you may have heard in the media, Governor Hochul has indicated COVID-19 tests will be sent to all school districts for distribution following the winter break. At this point, we have not received these tests. Additionally, health and safety guidance from both the state and our local county health department continues to evolve. As …
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We have learned of seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Three members of the elementary school community and four individuals from our junior/senior high school community have tested positive for COVID-19. Contract tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols, and all individuals identified …
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Members of the Cannoneer Chorus and choir director Ashley Dorn took the show on the road when they visited the Watervliet Senior Center on a recent Friday afternoon. The student singers performed “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bells,” “Let it Snow” and several other favorite holiday tunes. Earlier in the week, Student Ambassadors from Watervliet Elementary School …
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We learned of seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. All cases are members of our junior/senior high school community. Contract tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols, and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school have been notified and advised of the …
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We have learned of seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Dec. 10, one week ago. Three members of the elementary school community and four individuals from our junior/senior high school community have tested positive for COVID-19. Contract tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of …
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Written by Ella Bendon, WHS senior and CEIP communication intern Experience confirms WHS senior is on right career path The Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) is an outlet for high school seniors to explore possible career paths. This program gives students opportunities and make connections within the fields that they wish to pursue. While many …
Carmen Diaz, who began her new role as Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Watervliet schools in October, describes herself as a lifelong learner who is committed to education. “I’ve always loved working with kids and teaching others,” she said. “I knew at the age of 12 that I had to be a teacher. It …
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We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. One member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and two members of the Watervliet Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals …
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We learned of one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. A member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school have been notified …
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