During the April 14 meeting, the Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed 2026–27 school budget totaling $46,319,000. The budget proposal represents a 5 percent increase in spending from the current year. The adopted budget maintains all personnel, programs and services, supports the diverse learning needs of students, and makes essential updates to the district’s …
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State aid outlook for the district takes an unexpected turn During an informational budget workshop last week, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens and School Business Manager Keith Heid presented a second, more detailed glimpse into the 2026-27 school budget development process. The most significant update from the first budget presentation, shared at the Board …
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Board of Education nominating petitions available now Two seats on the Watervliet Board of Education will be up for election this year. If you are interested in for running for a seat on the board, education law requires that candidates provide a petition signed by at least 50 qualified district voters. Board nominating petitions are …
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The Watervliet Elementary School Drama Club performed their Winter Showcase on Feb. 3 — opening with a roaring full cast dance routine from the musical, The Lion King. About two dozen students appeared in four short skits based on famous stories and folk tales including Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Pea, The …
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Fifth grader emerges as champion Excitement filled the Watervliet Elementary School gym as fourth and fifth grade classroom champions faced off in this year’s annual spelling bee. Twenty students earned their place in the competition, representing the best spellers from each classroom and bringing their focus, confidence, and vocabulary skills to the stage. The audience …
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Watervliet City School District voters approved a $28.6 million capital project on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with 142 in favor and 90 opposed – a margin of 61%. This tax-neutral project is made possible through a combination of 97.6% state building aid and $1 million from the district’s capital reserve fund – meaning it will have …
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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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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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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 …
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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