Elementary School News Archives - Watervliet City School District

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Capital Project 2025: Investing in Learning to Inspire Success

Residents to vote Tuesday, December 9 on Tax-Neutral $28.6 Million Capital Project The Board of Education adopted a resolution for $28.6 million in capital improvements for Watervliet Junior-Senior High School, Watervliet Elementary School and the district’s bus garage. The resolution will allow the district to bring the proposed capital project to a public vote on …

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October 14, 2025

Firefighters share important fire prevention tips with WES students

Many of us may not give it a second thought when we plug in our phones at night before falling asleep. During a recent fire prevention assembly at Watervliet Elementary School, firefighters cautioned the simple act of charging your smartphone could present a fire risk depending on the circumstances. Lt. Tim Delisle from the Watervliet …

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August 26, 2025

Welcome Back Letter & Information from WES Principals

Dear Watervliet Families, We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back for the 2025-2026 school year! We are excited about the return to school and look forward to seeing our students on Thursday, September 4. Over the summer, we have worked hard planning and preparing for an awesome school year, and we …

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August 21, 2025

Albany Med EmUrgentCare to offer in-school telemedicine visits for students this year

New this year — we are excited to announce that Watervliet City School District is partnering with Albany Med EmUrgentCare to offer convenient, high-quality medical care directly to students—without them having to leave school. Tentatively scheduled to roll out in September, students will be able to participate in telemedicine visits during the school day from …

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August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

New safety measures include security screening at WJSHS

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain a top priority for the Watervliet City School District. With that in mind, the district will implement several new measures this fall to strengthen building safety and security. Among these measures is a new metal detection system at the entrance to Watervliet Junior-Senior High School …

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May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Watervliet 2025-26 school budget approved

Thank you voters! Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the $44,082,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year by a margin of 69%, or 104 yes votes to 46 no votes. Brian White was re-elected to the Board of Education with 130 votes. He will serve his second three-year term on the school board beginning …

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May 15, 2025May 21, 2025

Watervliet UPK educators share the benefits of theme-based learning at state conference

Watervliet’s prekindergarten program was in the spotlight during Navigating Pre-K Day — a conference hosted by the New York State Education Department in early May that was attended by school administrators, business officials and members of the early education community. UPK Director Char’lee Frament from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area — …

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May 14, 2025

Fifth-graders receive Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Awards

Ten Watervliet Elementary School students have been awarded the 2025 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award. This selective award is presented to Capital Region elementary school students by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD). Richard Berhaupt, Kylee Fandl, Laurel Blake, Nathan Rogers, Jaxson Strock, …

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April 24, 2025April 29, 2025

Board of Education adopts 2025-26 school budget proposal

Fiscal plan maintains programs, services, staffing; provides additional learning opportunities and resources for students During a special meeting on Wednesday, April 23, the Watervliet Board of Education voted to adopt a proposed $ 44,082,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year. The budget proposal for next year represents a nearly $2.7 million, or 6.5%, increase compared …

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April 18, 2025April 29, 2025

Watervliet Public Library proposition to appear on May 20 ballot

City residents will see a separate proposition to increase the library tax for the Watervliet Public Library on the May 20 school budget ballot. The Watervliet Public Library Board of Trustees recently notified district officials about its proposition that asks voters to authorize the school district to levy a tax of $200,000, an increase of …

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