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Students’ artwork selected in local Elks 2020-21 Drug Awareness Poster contest

Three elementary students received awards in the Watervliet Elks annual drug awareness poster contest. About 15 student entered the contest creating posters based on this year’s theme: “Drug Abuse, No Excuse.” Representatives from the local Elks stopped by Watervliet Elementary School recently to recognize the winners and present their awards. Congratulations to the following students: …

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Award-winning FoodPlay Productions to present ToBe Fit at WES

Make Good Eating and Active Living – Great Fun! Emmy award-winning FoodPlay Productions will present Bring ToBe Fit, The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show to Watervliet Elementary School on Thursday, May 27. This presentation will be live via Zoom. ToBe Fit, The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show is a fun-filled performance that enchants, engages, and empowers students …

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Thank you! Watervliet voters approve 2021-22 school budget

Watervliet City School District residents approved the $30.46 million budget for the 2021-22 school year by a margin of 74 percent, or 107 yes votes to 37 no votes. The 2021-22 budget reflects a 6.7%, or $1.9 million more than the current-year budget, and allows the district to maintain current staffing levels, and all educational …

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The Maple Experience offers students a sweet lesson about the maple industry

Students got a sweet taste of one of New York’s most notable industries when The Maple Experience visited Watervliet Elementary School on a sunny Friday in May. The Maple Experience is an interactive display housed in a 24-foot trailer that shows all the facets of the maple industry. Through this educational experience, students were able …

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National Junior Honor Society Induction set for May 26

On Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m., the Margaret Mullen Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society will be inducting 17 new members who have exemplified scholarship, service, leadership, character, and service over the past year. We invite you to join us in honoring these outstanding students by joining our live stream of the ceremony.

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WHS alum’s donation helps students get a better sleep

A number of Watervliet students are sleeping more comfortably these nights thanks to a generous donation organized by a Watervliet High School alum. Class of 2011 graduate Ernest Sziller who works for the Sealy Temperpedic company reached out recently to high school principal Ryan Groat about donating 21 new queen-size mattresses to students in the …

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May 4 Update: Two classrooms switch to remote learning due to presumed positive COVID-19 cases

We have been notified of two presumed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet City School District community since our last update. All contacts associated with these cases have been identified and advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. Two classrooms have moved to remote learning for the next 10 days as per …

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Information about June 2021 Regent Exams and end-of-year schedule

To meet the federal government’s requirements, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has canceled all but four of the Regents exams previously scheduled for June 2021. Similar to last year, all students enrolled in and passing courses culminating with the following Regents exams will automatically receive an Exemption “E” designed on their transcript. The …

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April 28 Update: One confirmed positive COVID-19 case reported

We have been notified of one confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in the Watervliet Elementary School community since our last update. All contacts associated with the new case have been identified and advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. One classroom has moved to remote learning for the next 10 days as per …

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