June 2020 Dear WES Families, Reading has the power to stimulate ones imagination, build character, and increase our abilities and skills. Reading can keep us happy, interested, reduce stress, and help build our working memory. Experts in the field of literacy have long encouraged students to read during the summer months as it enhances the …
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lori Caplan is joined by Assistant Superintendent Don Stevens for an end-of-school-year message to families and staff. During the video message, Mr. Stevens explains the grading practices that were implemented during the last several weeks of school as students, teachers and families transitioned to a digital at-home learning environment that became …
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Watervliet City School District voters Tuesday approved the proposed $28.56 million budget for the 2020-21 school year by 708 yes votes to 265 no votes, a margin of 73 percent. Tim Delisle was elected to his first term on the Board of Education with 798 votes, while Mary Beth Whited was re-elected for her second …
Dear Parents/Guardians: We hope this letter finds you and your families well during these uncertain times. As June flies by, we continue to find ourselves facing much uncertainty, and left with many unanswered questions. However, one thing we are sure of is the amazing people who live and work in this community! For the past …
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Attention Junior Cannoneers! Did you leave personal items in your desk at school? No worries! Time is scheduled next week for you to stop by Watervliet Elementary School to retrieve personal belongings. Please be aware that no one will be permitted to enter the building. Families are asked to stay in your car and a …
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The Watervliet City School District breakfast and lunch program is moving into summer mode. Tuesday, June 16, will be the last day that breakfast/lunches will be distributed via the bus stops. Beginning Wednesday, June 17, breakfast and lunches will be distributed from 8-10 a.m. at the following locations: Watervliet Elementary School Watervliet Housing Authority (in …
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The 2020 ExTRA Summer Program is available to current Watervliet students. All summer programs will be remote this summer and will run from Monday, July 6 to Friday, August 14, 2020. Virtual summer class sessions will occur 2-3 times per week (depending on the age level) facilitated by a classroom teacher along with remote activities …
School budget vote update: Deadline for ballots to be received by mail extended to June 16 In an executive order issued on June 7, Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the deadline for school districts to receive ballots sent by mail for this year’s school budget vote to Tuesday, June 16. As a result, ballots being returned …
Watervliet residents will be asked to consider a proposed $28,560,000 budget for the 2020-21 school year. Voting this year is exclusively by absentee ballot, with a deadline of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Ballots received after that date and time will not be counted. The mail-in vote was mandated in an executive order dated …
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The Watervliet City School District has scheduled a Board of Education meeting and Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. to be held via Zoom videoconference, see information below. During the public hearing, district leaders will present a review of the proposed $28.56 million school budget, adopted by the Board of Education …
