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June 9, 2021June 24, 2021

End-of-Year Schedules for K-12, Regents Exams, Livestream Links Added

As we prepare to wrap up the 2020-21 school year, please note the end-of-year schedules for Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, as follows: Watervliet Elementary School (K-5) June 14: Kindergarten Screening June 16: Field Day, Grades PreK-2 June 17: Field Day, Grades 3-5 June 18: No School (Juneteenth observed) June 22: 5th …

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June 8, 2021

Update: Change to mask requirements when outdoors

Late yesterday, the New York State Department of Health issued updated guidance that states face masks are no longer required to be worn when students are outside, including when participating in outdoor sports. Face masks must continue to be worn inside school buildings and on school buses. This change in mask requirements takes effect immediately. …

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June 8, 2021June 11, 2021

District seeks input on COVID Relief Funding, Recording of June 10 Community Forum Available

On Thursday, June 10, Watervliet district leaders held a virtual community forum to share information and gather input on a plan to apply COVID relief funding that is available to schools over the next three years. The funds are intended to provide districts with short-term resources to assist in recovering from the effects of the …

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June 6, 2021June 6, 2021

School mask requirements remain unchanged at this time

As has been reported, on Friday afternoon, New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker issued a letter informing the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that New York would ease the mask requirements in schools as early as Monday, June 7. Please note that, at this time, Watervliet and other public schools have received no definite …

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June 4, 2021May 30, 2025

Watervliet Elementary designated a 2020-21 Gold Star No Place For Hate School

Watervliet Elementary School has been designated a Gold Star No Place For Hate School for the second year by the Anti-Defamation League. This designation recognizes the elementary school’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. The No Place For Hate® initiative is designed to create inclusive communities and empower schools …

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June 3, 2021June 4, 2021

June 3 Update: Two confirmed positive COVID-19 cases reported

We have been notified of two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet City School District. Both cases involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts associated with these cases have been advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. Two classrooms have moved to remote learning for the next 10 …

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May 21, 2021

Update on COVID-19 health and safety protocols in schools

By now you have likely heard that many of the restrictions put in place across New York as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are changing. That said, it is important to note that to date, most of the health and safety precautions in place for schools remain unchanged by the New York State Department …

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May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Thank you! Watervliet voters approve 2021-22 school budget

Watervliet City School District residents approved the $30.46 million budget for the 2021-22 school year by a margin of 74 percent, or 107 yes votes to 37 no votes. The 2021-22 budget reflects a 6.7%, or $1.9 million more than the current-year budget, and allows the district to maintain current staffing levels, and all educational …

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May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society inducts 17 new members, ceremony livestreamed

The Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 17 sophomores during its 73rd Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 13. We invite families, teachers and friends to watch a recording of the ceremony livestream on YouTube. The 17 new inductees will join the National Honor Society chapter’s current 40 members who are in grades …

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May 4, 2021May 5, 2021

May 4 Update: Two classrooms switch to remote learning due to presumed positive COVID-19 cases

We have been notified of two presumed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet City School District community since our last update. All contacts associated with these cases have been identified and advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. Two classrooms have moved to remote learning for the next 10 days as per …

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