Update: 22 positive COVID-19 cases reported May 9-13

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, May 6: Nine (9) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Thirteen (13) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …

School Climate Survey seeks input from students, staff and families

The Watervliet City School District is dedicated to fostering a positive school climate for all students, parents/guardians, and staff. The district is conducting a School Climate Survey to ensure that our priorities best meet the needs of our school community and to gather feedback from various perspectives on school safety and the overall teaching and …

Update: 11 positive COVID-19 cases reported May 2-6

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, April 29: Three (3) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Eight (8) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card.  Important reminders With cases on …

Familiar face steps into interim assistant principal role at WES through June

Janelle Yanni has stepped out of retirement temporarily to serve as the interim assistant principal at Watervliet Elementary School for the next several weeks. This will allow the same level of student and staff support to continue uninterrupted at the elementary school while current WES assistant principal Michael Foust fills in at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High …

Residents to vote May 17 on proposed 2022-23 budget

District residents will vote on a proposed $33.7 million budget for the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday, May 17. The Board of Education unanimously adopted the proposed budget during its April 12 meeting. The school budget proposal increases spending 10.7% or $3.27 million more than the current-year budget – and will allow the district to …

Update: Three positive COVID-19 cases reported April 26-29

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update: One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card.  With the rise in cases in Albany County, we …

April 25 Update: Seven positive COVID-19 cases reported

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Thursday, April 14, prior to spring break: Five (5) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card.  The …

WHS senior learns to have “patients” thanks to internship with Whitney Young Health

Written by Megan Polaro, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern The Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) continues to help students get closer to their future career goals. High school senior and CEIP student, Zed Aken Dinoy, has an internship with the Whitney Young Health Center based in the Watervliet schools. Zed attends his internship once …

Watervliet celebrates Dr. Amanda Duff of Whitney Young Health as a Friend of Education

The Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) recently presented a Friends of Education Award to Dr. Amanda Duff, Director of Community-Based Initiatives and Program Support for Whitney Young Health. The Friends of Education awards recognize the selfless contributions of individuals who dedicate themselves to serving students and enriching their school communities. Superintendent of Schools Dr. …

Update: COVID-19 Cases April 11-14 & Reminder: Spring Break April 15-22

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, April 8: One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card.  Important reminders Watervliet schools will …

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