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School budget development for the 2026-27 school year well underway

State aid outlook for the district takes an unexpected turn During an informational budget workshop last week, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens and School Business Manager Keith Heid presented a second, more detailed glimpse into the 2026-27 school budget development process. The most significant update from the first budget presentation, shared at the Board …

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Student Athletes of the Month – February 2026

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will highlight student athletes of the month who demonstrate good sportsmanship, exemplary athletic performance and achievement in their respective sports, academic responsibility and leadership. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for February are Jah-Sir (Jiggy) Boyd and Trey Polaro. Jah-Sir (Jiggy) Boyd: Indoor Track and Field …

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Are you interested in running for the school board?

Board of Education nominating petitions available now Two seats on the Watervliet Board of Education will be up for election this year. If you are interested in for running for a seat on the board, education law requires that candidates provide a petition signed by at least 50 qualified district voters. Board nominating petitions are …

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Grades 8-10 students build interest and skills through hands-on projects during February STEM Camp

Many students spent February break relaxing at home or traveling with family — but one group of motivated young women rolled up their sleeves, powered up some tools, and dove into a week of hands-on STEM learning. Thanks to a grant from RPI aimed at increasing female participation in science, technology, engineering, and math, Watervliet …

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Morelli named WNYT High School Athlete of the Week

Watervliet Track & Field standout Anthony Morelli has been selected as WNYT High School Athlete of the Week! Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Check out WNYT’s High School Athlete of the Week

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Student Athletes of the Month – January 2026

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will highlight student athletes of the month who demonstrate good sportsmanship, exemplary athletic performance and achievement in their respective sports, academic responsibility and leadership. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for January are Fiona Cheng, Keith Francis and Jaden Sierra. Fiona Cheng: Cheerleading Coach Paige Martin …

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Second Quarter High Honor Roll, Honor Roll Announced

Celebrating Academic Excellence! Approximately 325 middle and high school students achieved High Honor Roll and Honor Roll during the second quarter marking period of the school year. We are proud of your accomplishments. Congratulations and keep up the great work! High Honor Roll Grade 6 Safira Aboubacar, Abdullah Amani, Tamana Amani, Isabella Ansu, Skylah Arana, …

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WES Drama Club’s Winter Showcase features fun skits, songs and dance

The Watervliet Elementary School Drama Club performed their Winter Showcase on Feb. 3 — opening with a roaring full cast dance routine from the musical, The Lion King. About two dozen students appeared in four short skits based on famous stories and folk tales including Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Pea, The …

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Making history! Boys Indoor Track and Field team are sectional champions

For the first time in our school’s history, our Boys Indoor Track and Field team earned the sectional title — and we couldn’t be more proud! The Section II Division III indoor track and field meet showcased some incredible individual performances as well as an outstanding team effort all around. What an exciting accomplishment for …

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WHS students explore career and technical education opportunities available at Capital Region BOCES

Approximately 20 Watervliet High School students recently toured the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center’s Albany Campus to learn about prospective careers they can prepare for through programs offered at the school. The 10th graders met with faculty and current CTE students in a variety of programs, even trying their hands at …

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