WES School Supply Lists for 2021-22
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!
Category: Elementary School News
District welcomes new Director of Special Education and Student Support Services
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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A reminder about immunizations and health screenings required for school
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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Longtime educators, staff member recognized for service, dedication to Watervliet City Schools
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 …
Summer Meals Information and Distribution Sites
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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Watervliet District-Wide Safety Plan Available for Review
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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End-of-Year Schedule for K-5. Live stream link added for Grade 5 celebration
As we prepare to wrap up the 2020-21 school year, please note the end-of-year schedules for Watervliet Elementary School (K-5), as follows: June 14: Kindergarten Screening June 16: Field Day, Grades PreK-2 June 17: Field Day, Grades 3-5 June 18: No School (Juneteenth observed) June 22: 5th Grade Classroom Moving Up Celebration (virtual) View the …
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Update: Change to mask requirements when outdoors
Late yesterday, the New York State Department of Health issued updated guidance that states face masks are no longer required to be worn when students are outside, including when participating in outdoor sports. Face masks must continue to be worn inside school buildings and on school buses. This change in mask requirements takes effect immediately. …
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District seeks input on COVID Relief Funding, Recording of June 10 Community Forum Available
On Thursday, June 10, Watervliet district leaders held a virtual community forum to share information and gather input on a plan to apply COVID relief funding that is available to schools over the next three years. The funds are intended to provide districts with short-term resources to assist in recovering from the effects of the …
School mask requirements remain unchanged at this time
As has been reported, on Friday afternoon, New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker issued a letter informing the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that New York would ease the mask requirements in schools as early as Monday, June 7. Please note that, at this time, Watervliet and other public schools have received no definite …
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