NYSPHSAA announces delayed start date for Fall sports, cancels Fall championships

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) decided to delay the fall sports season to Sept. 21 and cancel the 2020 fall state regionals and championships at the recommendation of its COVID-19 Task Force. The NYSPHSAA followed many athletic associations across the country in delaying the start of the fall season, which …

Protocols for staff and visitors to our schools

In the interest of health and safety, ALL district employees who are working over the summer must complete a Wellness Self-Screening and Attestation App each day before entering the schools. Visit https://entry.neric.org/watervliet to complete the screening. This link is also available on the Staff Resources page of the district website or by using the QR …

Cavanaugh, Senecal selected to lead Board of Education in 2020-21

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education appointed officers for the 2020-21 school year during its annual organizational meeting on July 1. Amanda Cavanaugh will serve as president and Sheri Senecal will be vice president. Both received unanimous approval.  The Board also welcomed Tim Delisle, who was elected to his first term in June and …

Fresh fruits and veggies available to Watervliet students, families this summer

The Watervliet City School District in partnership with The Food Pantries of the Capital District and CDPHP will bring “Stan the Produce Van” to our summer food site at Watervliet Elementary School from 8:30-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday from July 1 through August 19! Free fresh fruits and vegetables are available to all! Anyone may stop …

WES Summer Reading

June 2020 Dear WES Families, Reading has the power to stimulate ones imagination, build character, and increase our abilities and skills. Reading can keep us happy, interested, reduce stress, and help build our working memory. Experts in the field of literacy have long encouraged students to read during the summer months as it enhances the …

Pair of Watervliet High School students awarded scholarships for excellence in science and math

Two Watervliet High School juniors have received science scholarships to distinguished colleges in New York state! Morgan DelSignore has earned the Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award from the University of Rochester for her exemplary academic performance in science courses throughout her high school career. Steffanie Mammoser has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal, a scholarship …

Watervliet voters approve 2020-21 school budget, elect two to serve on school board

Watervliet City School District voters Tuesday approved the proposed $28.56 million budget for the 2020-21 school year by 708 yes votes to 265 no votes, a margin of 73 percent. Tim Delisle was elected to his first term on the Board of Education with 798 votes, while Mary Beth Whited was re-elected for her second …

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