In an effort to further encourage healthy eating for our students and families, the Watervliet City School District has partnered with the Food Pantries for the Capital District and CDPHP to bring a free produce truck to three of our busiest summer lunch programs. Parents, students and community members will have access to free fresh …
The last full day of class for junior high and high school students is Monday, June 17. Regents exams begin on Tuesday, June 18. Students taking a Regents exam should review the exam schedule to determine the day(s) and time(s) they need to be in attendance. Junior high students (7th and 8th grade) will take …
Thirteen high school seniors spent the part of the day on Thursday, May 30 with Watervliet city officials, including the mayor, council members, corporation counsel, finance administrator, police chief, judge and others, to learn about the responsibilities of elected officials and municipal workers in the city. View more Youth Day photos on Facebook The students …
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The date of the June meeting for the Watervliet City School District Board of Education has changed. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in the Watervliet Jr.- Sr. High School conference room.
A dozen students from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School attended the SAANYS Region 6 Leadership Breakfast at Van Patten Country Club in Clifron Park on Wednesday, May 22. The students were selected by their class advisers and school leaders based on their leadership in and out of school. WHS seniors Jane Place and Angelina Rodriguez were …
Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the proposed $28,187,000 budget for the 2019-20 school year with 189 yes votes to 99 no votes, a margin of about 68 percent. Sheri Senecal was re-elected for a third term to the Board of Education with 162 votes and will serve for another three years beginning July …
The Watervliet City School District recently received good news about its financial standing. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has raised the district’s long-term rating from ‛A-’ to ‛A’ with a stable outlook. In the report, S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Lauren Freire noted: “The one-notch upgrade for the district reflects its recent strong performance …
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Watervliet High School juniors have earned prestigious science scholarships: Congratulations to Morgan Tambolleo and Rubab Raza! Shout out to Steffanie Mammoser on being accepted into Union College EDGE program this summer! The Rensselaer Medal Morgan Tambolleo has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal, a scholarship opportunity through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) that recognizes successful high school …
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Proposed budget maintains educational opportunities, tax levy increase below ‘cap’ On Tuesday, May 21, Watervliet City School District residents will vote on a proposed $28,187,000 budget for the 2019-20 school year. Voting will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at two polling locations: Watervliet Elementary School and the Watervliet Elks Lodge. The proposed …
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Two candidates are vying for one seat on the Board of Education in the 2019 election on Tuesday, May 21. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes will be elected to the board and will be sworn in during the Board of Education meeting in July and will serve a three-year, unpaid term that …
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