We are ready and excited to welcome back students tomorrow – Wednesday, Sept. 9 – for the first day of the 2020-21 school year! As we begin a school year unlike any other, we anticipate there will be some bumps in the road. We ask for your patience during these first several days of school …
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Orientation The first week of school will be a gradual start that provides students, teachers and staff an opportunity to become familiar with the new health and safety measures that are in place this year. During the first week of school, the focus will be on building relationships and reviewing expectations for in-person and remote …
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We thank all parents and guardians who took time to the complete the Teaching and Learning Waiver earlier this month. Your participation has helped us prepare for our return to school in September. Approximately 40% of respondents selected a fully remote learning model through the first five weeks of school. If you did not complete …
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Dear Parents and Guardians, We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to the 2020-2021 school year at Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School. As we embark on this new and unprecedented journey together, we promise to do our best to provide every student with engaging and meaningful instruction, while building …
Dear Parents and Guardians, We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to the 2020-2021 school year at Watervliet Elementary School. As we embark on this new and unprecedented journey together, we promise to do our best to provide every student with engaging and meaningful instruction, while building positive relationships …
School district leaders invited families of grades 6-12 students to virtual forums on Wednesday, August 12 and Friday, August 14. These forums presented an opportunity for parents/guardians to learn more about our 2020-21 Reopening Plan and ask questions. The forums were held via Zoom videoconference and livestreamed on YouTube. Invitations and meeting access information were …
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WCSD to continue planning and outreach efforts On Friday, Aug. 7, Governor Andrew Cuomo gave the go-ahead for schools across the state to reopen in the fall based on current COVID-19 infection rates. The governor also outlined new requirements related to school reopening plans. These requirements include highlighting plans for remote learning, COVID-19 testing and …
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Please click the appropriate grade level/class to see your child’s supply list. Note that these lists are provided for planning purposes as we anticipate a decision from the Governor regarding how and when schools will reopen for the 2020-21 school year. Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Mrs. …
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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 …
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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 …
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