Assistant Superintendent Don Stevens to move into top leadership role Nov. 1 The Board of Education has announced that Assistant Superintendent Donald Stevens will succeed Dr. Lori Caplan as the next Superintendent of the Watervliet City School District effective November 1. During the August 12 meeting, board members unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Stevens …
Dear Watervliet Families, Many of you may be wondering what the new school year will look like. Like many families across the region, I’m sure you have some questions. In the Watervliet City School District we are planning for a full return to school in September. We are working closely with regional school districts and …
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The Watervliet City School District has learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 associated with an individual in our summer program at the elementary school. All contacts have been notified and advised to follow precautionary quarantine protocols as per the county health department. This new case of COVID-19 serves as a reminder that the …
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The Watervliet City School District has openings for 4-year-olds in our free full-day UPK program! Please contact the UPK office for more information at 518-629-3204 or stop by the Watervliet Elementary School to pick up a registration application at the main entrance. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Who can attend? If you live …
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Watervliet Elementary School grade level and classroom school supply lists are now available. View the lists online and get a head start on your back-to-school shopping!
Meet Sarah Horaczek In June, the Board of Education appointed Sarah Horaczek to the position of Director of Special Education and Student Support Services. On Monday, July 12, Ms. Horaczek officially began her new role with an administrative team meeting in the morning followed by a visit to the district’s extended school year program. Ms. …
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Dear Parents/Guardians, New York State law requires that children attending pre-K through grade 12 receive all required doses of vaccines on the recommended schedule in order to attend or remain in school. Within 14 days of the first day of school or day care, parents must: Show proof of their child’s up-to-date vaccinations, OR Provide …
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The Watervliet City School District honors a trio of veteran staffers who are headed into retirement as this school year comes to an end. Between the three, they have a combined 97 years of service and dedication to our students and community. We are grateful and appreciative for the difference these three special people have …
Watervliet City Schools: FREE Breakfast & Lunch Summer Program 2021 The summer program offers free meals for anyone 18 years and younger (parents may pick up meals for their children). Breakfast and lunch “To-Go” will be available Monday–Friday, from July 6 through August 20 for pick-up at the times and locations listed below. Watervliet Elementary …
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The New York State Education Department requires all school districts to update District-Wide Emergency Response/Safety Plans annually. The plans must be made available for public comment for a 30-day period prior to Board of Education approval. The public comment period for Watervliet’s District-Wide Safety Plan is now open. Review the District-Wide Safety Plan Comments and …
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