Residents to vote on May 18 During its meeting on April 22, the Watervliet Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $30,463,000 budget for the 2021-22 school year. The proposed budget maintains current staffing levels and supports all academic programs, services and extracurricular opportunities for students. The proposal carries a tax levy increase of 0.5%, …
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As this uniquely challenging school year winds down, district leaders are reflecting on the many changes driven by health and safety protocols implemented this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic – and how these will figure into the year ahead. With planning for next year underway, district leaders are carefully reviewing updated guidelines from the …
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Grade 7 students recently worked to design and build bridges constructed primarily of dry strands of spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. Before beginning the design process, the students learned about different types of bridges. They also had to consider how many noodles they would need for the shape of the structure, as well as which materials …
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The 2021-22 Watervliet City School District budget vote and board election will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Absentee ballots Absentee ballots are available, upon request, to residents of the school district who will be out of town or unable to vote in person due to illness or …
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We learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. The case is associated with the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community. Based on the date the individual was last on campus, no additional contact tracing was needed as per health department guidelines. As we prepare to welcome learners …
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The Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School and partner Whitney Young Health are preparing to offer a first round COVID-19 vaccination clinic for district students aged 16 or older on Wednesday, April 14. Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement on March 29 about expanding vaccine eligibility in the state to include individuals who are 16 or older, Whitney …
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Dear Watervliet families, We want to update you about the grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and math tests scheduled for this spring. You may recall that these tests, which typically are held each year, were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unless New York State receives a waiver from the federal …
Dear Watervliet grades 3-5 families, We want to update you about the grades 3-5 English language arts (ELA) and math tests scheduled for this spring. You may recall that these tests, which typically are held each year, were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, unless New York State receives …
Dear Watervliet grade 6-8 families, We want to update you about the grades 6-8 English language arts (ELA) and math tests scheduled for this spring. You may recall that these tests, which typically are held each year, were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unless New York State receives a waiver from …
Our yearbook staff needs your help to capture memories from a school year unlike any other! Families of remote students are asked to submit pictures of your child/children learning at home for Watervliet Elementary School’s 2020-21 yearbook. Want some ideas for yearbook photos? Share pictures of your child with their Chromebook, in their study space …
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