Lockdown drills were completed today, Thursday, Dec. 2, at both the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School and the Watervliet Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., respectively. The Watervliet Police Department and first responders from the Watervliet Fire Department participated in the lockdown drills at both buildings. Lockdown drills are among several emergency drills that …
We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Two members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and one member of the Watervliet Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals …
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NYS Assemblymember John McDonald visited WES for DEAR Day where he read “of Thee I Sing,” to 5th grade classes. The inspirational book penned by President Barack Obama for his daughters celebrates the characteristics and achievement of 13 famous American personalities and historical figures and how each helped shape our nation. DEAR Day, which stands …
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We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community – all are members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community. 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 and advised of the need to …
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We learned of four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Three members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and one member of the Watervliet Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals …
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Post and photos by Ella Bendon, WHS senior and CEIP communications intern (and Masterminds team member) Congratulations to the Watervliet Masterminds Club on winning their first match last Tuesday at Niskayuna! Masterminds is a school-sanctioned club where students compete in trivia games against other schools. Masterminds a great opportunity for students to interact with other …
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We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Three members of the Watervliet Elementary School community 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 have been notified …
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We learned of four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community this week. Two members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and two members of the Watervliet Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19. The elementary school case resulted in one classroom moving to remote learning through Friday, November 19. Contact …
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The Watervliet City School District stands together with the 24 school districts that comprise the Capital Region BOCES region in our shared responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. It is our commitment that the diverse experiences and perspectives of our students, families …
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About 50 Watervliet High School seniors were accepted on the spot to Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) during a recent Instant Admissions Day. The college-bound seniors had an opportunity to meet with HVCC admissions counselors to finalize their applications and learn more about the academic pathways available to them at the two-year school. Students expressed …
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