Oct. 15 Update: Notification of two new confirmed COVID-19 cases

We have learned of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Both are members of the Watervliet Elementary School community who have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school …

Oct. 12 Update: Notification of three confirmed COVID-19 cases

We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. One is a member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and two others who tested positive for COVID-19 are from the Watervliet Elementary School community. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and …

Oct. 8 Update: Notification of one confirmed COVID-19 case

We have learned of one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. One member of the Watervliet Elementary School community tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school have been notified …

District receives state grant to continue ExTRA programs

Opportunities for additional academic support and enrichment resumes October 12 The Watervliet City School District will provide after-school academic support during the 2021-22 school year as well as a variety of after-school enrichment opportunities for students thanks to a grant from the state. The New York State Education Department awarded a second round of funding …

Oct. 5 Update: Grades 11-12 Students to Shift to Remote Learning for Oct. 6-7

A rise in COVID cases and the number of individuals who have been advised by the Department of Health to quarantine has created a temporary shortage of teachers and staff in the upper grade levels at Watervliet High School. As a result, ALL students in grades 11 and 12 will switch to remote learning for …

College Caravan rolls into Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School

Juniors and seniors had an opportunity to connect with admission representatives from about a dozen colleges on Tuesday, Oct. 5 when the College Caravan made a stop at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School.  Students were able to meet with admissions counselors, gather information on colleges of interest, ask questions and learn about the academic programs and …

Oct. 4 Update: Notification of four confirmed COVID-19 cases

We have learned of four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. All four are members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community who have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure …

Oct. 1 Update: Notification of two confirmed COVID-19 cases

We have learned of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. One member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and one member of the Watervliet Elementary School community tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals …

District to begin COVID testing

As we head into the second full month of school, we will begin COVID testing as part of our layered mitigation plan. Testing will begin for students on Tuesday, Oct. 12, with permission. Learn more about the district’s COVID-19 testing program Both the CDC and the New York State Department of Education recommend testing as …

Sept. 28 Update: Notification of two confirmed COVID-19 cases

Since our last update, we have learned of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Two members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school have been …

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