The Watervliet City School District Board of Education will convene for a special meeting on Tuesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m., in the conference room at the Watervliet Jr.–Sr. High School. This will be a closed meeting, as the board will enter into executive session to discuss: · The employment history of a particular person. …
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In 1991, the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA championship, the World Wide Web was launched, the band Nirvana propelled the grunge genre into the mainstream, and the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs topped the box office. That same year, the Watervliet Cannoneers varsity football team won the New York State Championship! Now …
Want to get a head start on back-to-school shopping? Supply lists for elementary students (grades K-5) are now available online for the upcoming school year. General supply lists for grades 6-12 are now available online Please direct specific questions about supplies to your child’s teachers. Note: There is no prekindergarten supply list, each preschool teacher …
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Although much of the spotlight at the end of the school year is reserved for moving up ceremonies and high school graduation — four Watervliet High School juniors have received exciting news of their own that is worth celebrating! Science Department Chair Walter Bowden recently presented Fiona Cheng with The Rensselaer Medal and Jordan Dalpe …
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Several soon-to-be graduates from Watervliet High School were recently awarded laptop computers from the Watervliet Housing Authority to ensure they have the technology necessary for success as they pursue higher education and prepare for future careers in business, healthcare, and the skilled trades. Watervliet High School alum Miranda Luck, who graduated from RPI’s School of …
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Individual baseball and softball players are recognized as scholar athletes We are proud to announce the varsity softball team made the grade as a scholar-athlete team for the 2025 spring sports season! The team was recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for their academic and athletic achievements. To qualify, …
Many families, friends, coaches and staff joined together to celebrate the standout performances, leadership, sportsmanship, and achievements of our student athletes during Varsity Athletic Awards Night on June 3. The annual end-of-year sports awards ceremony honors the dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm that our Cannoneers consistently demonstrate on the field, the court, or the track. …
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Congratulations to Watervliet High School senior LaJay York on being selected the recipient of the Evan M. Schwarz Helping Hand Memorial Scholarship through the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center. CTE teacher Don Mattoon and CTE administrators recently presented the $500 award to LaJay who will complete the Welding and Metal Fabrication …
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Additional locations to open July 7 The Watervliet City School District will offer free meals during the summer for children 18 years old and younger. View information on dates, times and locations
Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Band and Chorus students recently had an exciting and successful day at the 2025 Trills & Thrills Music Festival presented by the Great Escape Six Flags Great Theme Park in Queensbury. During the music festival, the ensembles performed their pieces before a panel of judges, who provided valuable feedback and scored …
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