Watervliet Elementary School practiced a lockdown drill that began at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 21. This is one of several safety drills that occur during the school year to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice emergency procedures. Thanks to the Watervliet Police Department for their participation in today’s drill.
We have learned of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Both are members of the Watervliet Elementary School community who have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school …
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We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. One is a member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and two others who tested positive for COVID-19 are from the Watervliet Elementary School community. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and …
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We have learned of one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. One member of the Watervliet Elementary School community tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school have been notified …
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The ExTRA (Extra Time Raises Achievement) Program is a before- and after- school program offered by the Watervliet City School District to support student success and engagement in school. This program offers “Book Buddies” for K-2 students and homework assistance for grades 3-5 students four mornings per week, Monday-Thursday. Additionally an optional hour of club …
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We have learned of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. One member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and one member of the Watervliet Elementary School community tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals …
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As we head into the second full month of school, we will begin COVID testing as part of our layered mitigation plan. Testing will begin for students on Tuesday, Oct. 12, with permission. Learn more about the district’s COVID-19 testing program Both the CDC and the New York State Department of Education recommend testing as …
A reminder for families that school pictures will be taken at Watervliet Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 7. If you are unsure which Picture Day is the correct day for your child, please check the communication from your school. If your child is learning virtually this year, please watch your usual …
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We have learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Two members of the Watervliet Elementary School community and one member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Based on contact tracing protocols from the Albany County Health Department, all individuals identified …
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Since our last update, we have learned of five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Three members of the Watervliet Elementary School community and two members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Based on contact tracing protocols from the Albany County Health Department, all individuals identified …
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