A confirmed positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts associated with the case have been identified and notified of the need to quarantine as a precaution. A reminder that any day (Monday through Friday) that our district is made aware of a confirmed case of COVID-19 among …
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Residents to vote on May 18 During its meeting on April 22, the Watervliet Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $30,463,000 budget for the 2021-22 school year. The proposed budget maintains current staffing levels and supports all academic programs, services and extracurricular opportunities for students. The proposal carries a tax levy increase of 0.5%, …
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As this uniquely challenging school year winds down, district leaders are reflecting on the many changes driven by health and safety protocols implemented this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic – and how these will figure into the year ahead. With planning for next year underway, district leaders are carefully reviewing updated guidelines from the …
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During budget development for the 2021-22 school year, district and school leaders have prioritized academic programs and support services for students while remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. District leaders encourage families, staff, students and community members to learn about the proposed budget during the following presentations: Thursday, April 15, Public Budget presentation, 6 p.m. View …
The 2021-22 Watervliet City School District budget vote and board election will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Absentee ballots Absentee ballots are available, upon request, to residents of the school district who will be out of town or unable to vote in person due to illness or …
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We learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. The case is associated with the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community. Based on the date the individual was last on campus, no additional contact tracing was needed as per health department guidelines. As we prepare to welcome learners …
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We have learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 in our school community since yesterday’s update. The case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts have been notified by school administration and advised to quarantine as a precaution per health department guidelines. One classroom has switched to remote learning and …
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Dear Watervliet families, We want to update you about the grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and math tests scheduled for this spring. You may recall that these tests, which typically are held each year, were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unless New York State receives a waiver from the federal …
We learned of two new positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. One case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts have been notified by school administration and advised to quarantine as a precaution per health department guidelines. One classroom has switched to remote learning for this …
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We have learned of three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Two cases involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community. Two classrooms will switch to remote learning through next week and return to school after spring break. School administrators have notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need …
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