The district has received the final results of water testing at Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. None of the sources tested showed elevated lead levels exceeding the “action level” of 15 parts per billion (ppb). Two additional faucets were checked at WJSHS and both tests came back with non-detectable levels. View WJSHS …
The district was notified today, Tuesday, Dec. 8, of three positive cases of COVID-19 that involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School communities. The three individuals are currently isolating at home and will not return to school until cleared by the Department of Health. In the case at Watervliet Elementary …
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In response to increasing COVID-19 positivity rates across New York, the state has begun categorizing areas with high rates of infection as yellow, orange or red zones. (Read more about NYS Cluster Action Initiative) Once a region is placed in one of these zones, various restrictions for businesses, gatherings and schools take effect. The Watervliet …
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The district was notified today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, of two new positive cases of COVID-19 that involve both the Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School communities. The two individuals are currently in isolation and will not return to school until cleared by the Albany County Department of Health. Neither individual has been on …
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We learned today, Sunday, Nov. 29, that a second member of the Watervliet Elementary School community has tested positive for COVID-19. School administrators are reaching out to families and staff who are contacts. As a precaution, all UPK to grade 5 students and Miss Shannon’s class will move to remote learning beginning tomorrow Monday, November …
We learned today, Friday, Nov. 27, that a member of the Watervliet Elementary School community has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is currently in isolation and will not return to school until cleared by the Department of Health. As a precaution, one classroom will be quarantined for 14 days, as per Department of Health …
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Like to draw and paint? Love to read? Need some help with your homework? Sign up to participate in our after-school arts and enrichment program! Watervliet City School District will begin offering programs to our students after school to provide academic support and enrichment opportunities for grades 3-12 starting December 1. All after-school programs will …
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We learned this evening, Wednesday, Nov. 18, that a second member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community has tested positive for COVID-19. Mandatory quarantines related to the first case earlier this week have created an inability to provide adequate staff coverage for classrooms. As a result, all grades 6-12 classes will move to remote …
The Albany County Department of Health notified Watervliet City School District today, Wednesday, Nov. 18, that a remote learner in our school community has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has not been in either building this school year. Please note that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict …
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The First Quarter of the 2020-2021 school year has ended and it’s time to virtually review progress and celebrate our students’ successes as a community! Please review the information below to make the most of what our school is offering this week. Report Cards will be posted to Parent Portal on Friday, November 20! If …
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