On Friday, June 25, a class of 104 seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during a ceremony held at the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School as family, friends, classmates, faculty, staff and Board of Education members cheered on the graduates. View more graduation photos on Facebook Principal Ryan Groat welcomed guests to the commencement, …
The Watervliet City School District honors a trio of veteran staffers who are headed into retirement as this school year comes to an end. Between the three, they have a combined 97 years of service and dedication to our students and community. We are grateful and appreciative for the difference these three special people have …
Watervliet City Schools: FREE Breakfast & Lunch Summer Program 2021 The summer program offers free meals for anyone 18 years and younger (parents may pick up meals for their children). Breakfast and lunch “To-Go” will be available Monday–Friday, from July 6 through August 20 for pick-up at the times and locations listed below. Watervliet Elementary …
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The WHS Class of 2021 Commencement begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 25. View the graduation ceremony via live stream
Based on the latest guidance from the New York State Department of Health, we will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend graduation on Friday, June 25 at 6 p.m. In the interest of the health and safety of our graduates and their families, we will continue to follow …
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The New York State Education Department requires all school districts to update District-Wide Emergency Response/Safety Plans annually. The plans must be made available for public comment for a 30-day period prior to Board of Education approval. The public comment period for Watervliet’s District-Wide Safety Plan is now open. Review the District-Wide Safety Plan Comments and …
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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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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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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 …
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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