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 …
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 December are Nylah Clarke and Johnavin Sapienza. Nylah Clarke: Indoor Track and Field For being …
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Education specialist Mark Harris from Allendale Machinery Systems Inc., visited Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School’s technology classroom in December to demo a few high-end manufacturing tools — including a fully automated robotic arm, a CNC lathe and a CNC mill — giving students the opportunity to see this advanced industry equipment in action. The exposure gave …
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Fifth grader emerges as champion Excitement filled the Watervliet Elementary School gym as fourth and fifth grade classroom champions faced off in this year’s annual spelling bee. Twenty students earned their place in the competition, representing the best spellers from each classroom and bringing their focus, confidence, and vocabulary skills to the stage. The audience …
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Prior to tipoff at their game on Friday night, the varsity boys basketball team proudly recognized and honored our local first responders for the role they play in keeping our community safe each and every day, and for their dedication, courage, and selflessness. We sincerely thank members of the Watervliet police and fire departments for …
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Five Watervliet varsity sports teams have earned the Scholar-Athlete Team designation from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). To receive this honor, at least three-quarters of the team must earn an average 90% or higher during the season. Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country, Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and …
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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 November are Kianthony Santiago, Jordan Valo and Madalyn Wells. Kianthony Santiago: Indoor Track and Field …
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Watervliet City School District voters approved a $28.6 million capital project on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with 142 in favor and 90 opposed – a margin of 61%. This tax-neutral project is made possible through a combination of 97.6% state building aid and $1 million from the district’s capital reserve fund – meaning it will have …
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Watervliet High School juniors and seniors took an important step toward their higher education goals by attending the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) College Fair in New York City on Nov. 15. The student entourage and chaperones traveled to the HBCU College Fair for an opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from dozens of …
On November 5, students from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School’s Character Ed program teamed up with the Watervliet Housing Authority and Capital Roots to plant 35 trees in the city. The 18 Character Ed students received a short tutorial on how best to plant trees and then worked together in five groups — planting up to …
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