Watervliet Elementary designated a 2020-21 Gold Star No Place For Hate School

Watervliet Elementary School has been designated a Gold Star No Place For Hate School for the second year by the Anti-Defamation League. This designation recognizes the elementary school’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. The No Place For Hate® initiative is designed to create inclusive communities and empower schools …

June 3 Update: Two confirmed positive COVID-19 cases reported

We have been notified of two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet City School District. Both cases involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts associated with these cases have been advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. Two classrooms have moved to remote learning for the next 10 …

Watervliet Elementary School Recognized as a Common Sense School

Students learn about, embrace digital citizenship Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Watervliet Elementary School (WES) as a Common Sense School. WES has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and …

Students’ artwork selected in local Elks 2020-21 Drug Awareness Poster contest

Three elementary students received awards in the Watervliet Elks annual drug awareness poster contest. About 15 student entered the contest creating posters based on this year’s theme: “Drug Abuse, No Excuse.” Representatives from the local Elks stopped by Watervliet Elementary School recently to recognize the winners and present their awards. Congratulations to the following students: …

Award-winning FoodPlay Productions to present ToBe Fit at WES

Make Good Eating and Active Living – Great Fun! Emmy award-winning FoodPlay Productions will present Bring ToBe Fit, The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show to Watervliet Elementary School on Thursday, May 27. This presentation will be live via Zoom. ToBe Fit, The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show is a fun-filled performance that enchants, engages, and empowers students …

Thank you! Watervliet voters approve 2021-22 school budget

Watervliet City School District residents approved the $30.46 million budget for the 2021-22 school year by a margin of 74 percent, or 107 yes votes to 37 no votes. The 2021-22 budget reflects a 6.7%, or $1.9 million more than the current-year budget, and allows the district to maintain current staffing levels, and all educational …

The Maple Experience offers students a sweet lesson about the maple industry

Students got a sweet taste of one of New York’s most notable industries when The Maple Experience visited Watervliet Elementary School on a sunny Friday in May. The Maple Experience is an interactive display housed in a 24-foot trailer that shows all the facets of the maple industry. Through this educational experience, students were able …

May 4 Update: Two classrooms switch to remote learning due to presumed positive COVID-19 cases

We have been notified of two presumed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet City School District community since our last update. All contacts associated with these cases have been identified and advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. Two classrooms have moved to remote learning for the next 10 days as per …

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