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Register for prekindergarten programs for the 2022-23 school year

The Watervliet City School District will accept applications for the 2022-23 school year for our early prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children (EPK) beginning March 8-9, and our universal prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children (UPK) beginning March 15-16. Information about applying for 3 year-old-prekindergarten program (EPK) Information about applying for 4 year-old-prekindergarten information (UPK) Please email …

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Update: Governor lifts mask mandate in schools starting Wednesday, March 2

We are sharing an important update with our families and staff regarding the newly released recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Governor’s Office about COVID-19 mitigation strategies for schools. During a press conference this afternoon – Sunday, Feb. 27 – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide mask requirement …

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Cabin Fever Day fun spread throughout both schools

BINGO! Students and staff alike enjoyed a fun-filled Cabin Fever Day as they prepared for winter break next week. The day kicked off with all-district ZOOM BINGO games! Students from prekindergarten through grade 12 had their BINGO cards and markers in hand and anxiously waited as school principals and administrators called out the letters and …

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Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 15-18

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Monday: Two (2) from Watervliet Elementary School. We will not be reporting cases during the winter break, Feb. 21-25. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Whether our …

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Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 14

We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our Friday update: One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School, and One (1) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card.  At-Home Test Kits Available for Pick Up Before Winter …

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Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 8-11

Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Four (4) from Watervliet Elementary School, and One (1) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report …

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Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 1-7

Since our last update one week ago, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Six (6) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Three (3) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit …

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Two fifth-graders vie for title of Spelling Bee champion!

After 18 rounds and just about 135 words later, fifth-grader Jayden Kayembe emerged as the champion of the 2022 Spelling Bee at Watervliet Elementary School. Only he and fellow fifth-grader Malachi Prince were left standing for the final five rounds of the nearly hour-long competition. Following a close back and forth effort between the two …

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WES students, staff practice safety drill

The Watervliet Elementary School conducted a lockdown drill today – Wednesday, Feb. 2 – at 9:30 a.m. Members of the Watervliet Police Department, including the district’s School Resource Officer, assisted with this morning’s drill, which lasted approximately 30 minutes. These safety drills are practiced throughout the school year to help prepare the school district’s faculty, …

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Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 31

Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Three (3) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 …

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