Help us help our neighbors! The Watervliet Schools Student Ambassadors are sponsoring a FOOD DRIVE from Feb. 22 to March 22. Students, teachers and staff may drop off non-perishable food items in collection boxes located in the main lobby of each school building (WES, WJSHS). Donations will go to the Immaculate Heart of Mary ℅ Mary’s …
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We have been notified that an individual participating in athletic practices at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School over the February break has tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing is underway and the athletic coordinator is reaching out to all individuals who are considered contacts about the need to quarantine as a safety precaution. For information about …
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In one way or another, Janelle Yanni has been a part of the Watervliet City School system most all her life. First as a student, then as a teacher, and now in her final role as the director of Programs and Pupil Services. When Mrs. Yanni retires at the end of February and steps out …
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As the winter break draws to a close, we want to share an update and a few reminders with our families, teachers and staff before we return to school on Monday, Feb. 22. Over the winter break, the Albany County Health Department notified us of the following three confirmed positive COVID-19 cases: An individual in …
One new positive case of COVID-19 connected to the Watervliet Elementary School community was reported today, Feb. 9. One classroom will switch to remote learning this week, and school administrators have notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need to quarantine as a precaution, as per health department guidelines. We also learned that …
This week, the district learned of one confirmed positive case of COVID-19 that required contact tracing in the Watervliet school community. School administrators notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need to quarantine as a precaution, as per health department guidelines. In-school COVID-19 testing yields negative results COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic in-person students …
Second quarter report cards for grades 6-12 are now available on the Parent Portal. Parents may request a printed copy from the guidance office, if necessary. Second Quarter “Virtual” Report Card Night for grades 9-12 is scheduled for Thursday, February 11 from 5-7 p.m. Parent/Teacher meetings will be scheduled by teachers starting Monday, February 8 …
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Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School practiced a lockdown drill that began at approximately 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4. This is one of several safety drills that occur throughout the year to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice emergency procedures. Thanks to the WPD for their participation in today’s drill.
As you may know, Governor Andrew Cuomo previously had announced that higher-risk winter sports could begin on Feb. 1, with the approval of local health departments. Last week, the Albany County Department of Health announced that higher-risk winter sports will not begin on Feb. 1 due to the current COVID infection rate in the county. …
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WES students were racing around this week performing random acts of kindness for teachers, their fellow classmates, and family members. From cleaning their rooms to shoveling snow for parents or neighbors to writing a kind note to teachers or donating clothes and toys ‒ all students revved up their engines and were “Ready to Race …
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