Watervliet fourth-grader Carleigh Martin’s design has been chosen to move on to the state-level competition after winning first prize for her grade-level category in the Watervliet Elks Lodge’s annual drug awareness poster contest. A total of five students from Watervliet Elementary School were recognized recently for their creativity and artistic skills for submitting posters representing …
Our entire school community grieves the loss of 11th-grader Matthew Billetts, who passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon as the result of an accident at Hudson Shores Park. Our deepest sympathy is with Matthew’s family and friends as we keep them in our thoughts and our hearts during this most difficult time. A member of the …
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We want to make families aware that this summer the district will not collect the Chromebooks assigned to students in grades 5-11. Students in those grade levels will keep their Chromebooks for the duration of their time in our schools until the district replaces them, the student graduates or otherwise leaves the district. Families are …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, June 3: Four (4) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Thursday, May 26: Two (2) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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More than a dozen Watervliet Elementary School 5th grade students are the recipients of the 2022 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Awards. The Capital Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) recognizes students for their character, sportsmanship, citizenship and leadership both inside and …
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A reminder for our students and families that Watervliet schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, May 27, due to unused snow days, and Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Tuesday, May 31. Enjoy the extended holiday weekend! Reported COVID cases for May 23-26 We …
Mark your calendar! As we prepare to wrap up the 2021-22 school year, please make note of the important end-of-year events and activities for Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, listed below: May 27 – No School (Snow day give back) May 30 – No School, Memorial Day June 3 – WHS Prom …
Dear Watervliet families, The news of a school shooting in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas yesterday is yet another senseless and tragic act that has become far too prevalent in our world. Our hearts break for the families and friends of the 19 young children, and two devoted teachers who lost their lives. There …
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One of our top priorities at Watervliet Elementary School is to provide a safe environment for children. It has been brought to our attention that the drop-off circle in front of the school on 10th Avenue is becoming less and less safe as many families are allowing children to run around unsupervised and not following …
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