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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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 October are Tyleonna Edge, Jack Sierra and Mikenna Withkowski. Tyleonna Edge: Volleyball Coach Michelle DeGuire …
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Residents to vote Tuesday, December 9 on Tax-Neutral $28.6 Million Capital Project The Board of Education adopted a resolution for $28.6 million in capital improvements for Watervliet Junior-Senior High School, Watervliet Elementary School and the district’s bus garage. The resolution will allow the district to bring the proposed capital project to a public vote on …
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Nearly 40 high school seniors — including students from the EVOLVE alternative education program — were accepted on the spot to Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) during Instant Admissions Day on Oct. 16. The event offered the college-bound seniors a valuable opportunity to meet individually with HVCC admissions counselors, complete their applications, and learn more …
Many of us may not give it a second thought when we plug in our phones at night before falling asleep. During a recent fire prevention assembly at Watervliet Elementary School, firefighters cautioned the simple act of charging your smartphone could present a fire risk depending on the circumstances. Lt. Tim Delisle from the Watervliet …
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Watervliet Junior-Senior High School students will soon have the tools needed to build their skills with the latest in manufacturing technologies thanks to a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. Technology teacher Bryan VanVliet applied for and received a grant for $7,500 that will go toward the purchase of computer numerical control (CNC) machining …
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Varsity Golf on the Upswing Watervliet’s varsity boys golf team is hitting the fairways strong — and we couldn’t be more excited! Led by Coach Dan Ciaramella, the team features Jack Sierra, Billy VanPatten, Leo Soroka and Bryce Donnelly. Read more about their season Back on Track: Cross-Country Team Hits the Ground Running For the …
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Representatives from several colleges and universities will be at WJSHS to meet with students and share information this fall (dates below). College visits are from 12-1 p.m., unless otherwise noted. October 1 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts October 2 Utica University October 6 St. Michael’s College (VT) October 8 SUNY Purchase October 10 SUNY Albany …
New this year — we are excited to announce that Watervliet City School District is partnering with Albany Med EmUrgentCare to offer convenient, high-quality medical care directly to students—without them having to leave school. Tentatively scheduled to roll out in September, students will be able to participate in telemedicine visits during the school day from …
