Rewind of summer programs presented at September Board of Education meeting

Three Programs — One Great Summer.  That’s how Watervliet Elementary Assistant Principal Catherine Casey summed up the district’s trifecta of summer learning programs at the September Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Casey was joined by Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Assistant Principal Michael Foust and Special Education Director Molly McGrath for a recap of summer learning …

Teachers, staff return for 2023-24 school year

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens and Assistant Superintendent Kelly Webster kicked off the 2023-24 school year during two Opening Days packed with professional learning and other activities for teachers and staff. On day 1, Dr. Stevens began with his answer to the question: Why am I here? “Because ‘We Are Vliet’ and it’s about …

Superintendent’s Welcome Back Message

Dear families, With our summer school programs now wrapped up, our maintenance crews are busily painting hallways, cleaning classrooms and waxing floors to prepare for the opening of school and welcoming students on Thursday, Sept. 7. This year, our district is hosting two conference days for teacher and staff professional development on Tuesday, Sept. 5 …

2023-24 Elementary School Supply Lists

School supply lists for the 2023-24 school year are now online so families can take advantage of back-to-school sales. View the lists, which include a printable PDF versions for each grade level. Have a great summer and we will see you in September!

Summer Meals Program for 2023

The Watervliet City School District will offer free meals for children 18 years old and younger during the summer, beginning June 26 at Watervliet Elementary School and the Watervliet Civic Center, and July 5 at all other locations listed below. More information Lunch will be available at several community locations. Breakfast and lunch will be …

WES welcomes families to Special Persons Night

Watervliet Elementary School hosted its ever-popular Special Persons Night on May 16! This annual event gives elementary students an opportunity to invite the special people in their lives to visit their school, meet their teachers and celebrate learning with a showcase of fun projects that students have completed during the school year. A scavenger hunt, …

Watervliet voters approve 2023-24 school budget, elect two school board members

Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved a $37.76 million budget for the 2023-24 school year by a margin of 68 percent, or 119 yes votes to 56 no votes. Two candidates were elected to two open seats on the Board of Education. Mary Beth Whited was re-elected to the school board with 142 votes. …

WES pinwheels show support for Mental Health Awareness

About a dozen students worked together to place 100 green pinwheels all around the WES campus last Friday in support of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 7-13, 2023). This activity officially kicked off Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week at WES. 

Visitor surprises nephew, kindergarten student at WES

The smile on elementary student Adrian Sziller’s face was priceless as a familiar face unexpectedly walk into kindergarten teacher Tina Shufelt’s classroom earlier this week. Adrian’s Aunt Kornelia, who is a Staff Sargent in the Air Force stationed in Texas, decided to stop by Watervliet Elementary School as a surprise for her nephew. The two …

Stewart’s donation to help support school programs

The manager of our neighborhood Stewart’s Shops recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Watervliet City School District. The funds received from Stewart’s will help support our athletic program at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School and our Student Ambassadors program at Watervliet Elementary School. The award was part of the 2023 Stewart’s Holiday Match, which …

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