It is extremely important for all students to read over the summer! Why? Experts in the field of literacy have long encouraged students to read during the summer as it enhances the literacy skills developed throughout the school year. Reading for enjoyment is a practice that helps children increase their vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Watervliet …
On June 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that immediately removed the religious exemption for school vaccination requirements. Per the amendment to Public Health Law Section 2164, children who attend child daycare or public, private or parochial school who previously had a religious exemption must now receive their first age-appropriate dose in …
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The Whitney Young School-Based Health Center is asking for feedback from parents and guardians of students in the Watervliet City School District. This year, Whitney Young Health opened a school-based health center (SBHC) at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School that provides primary and preventative medical services to students from prekindergarten through grade 12 whose parent have …
In an effort to further encourage healthy eating for our students and families, the Watervliet City School District has partnered with the Food Pantries for the Capital District and CDPHP to bring a free produce truck to three of our busiest summer lunch programs. Parents, students and community members will have access to free fresh …
The date of the June meeting for the Watervliet City School District Board of Education has changed. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in the Watervliet Jr.- Sr. High School conference room.
Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the proposed $28,187,000 budget for the 2019-20 school year with 189 yes votes to 99 no votes, a margin of about 68 percent. Sheri Senecal was re-elected for a third term to the Board of Education with 162 votes and will serve for another three years beginning July …
Proposed budget maintains educational opportunities, tax levy increase below ‘cap’ On Tuesday, May 21, Watervliet City School District residents will vote on a proposed $28,187,000 budget for the 2019-20 school year. Voting will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at two polling locations: Watervliet Elementary School and the Watervliet Elks Lodge. The proposed …
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Watervliet City School District will be gathering feedback from parents, students and staff through two voluntary surveys over the next few weeks. School Climate Survey The district is partnering with the State Education Department to pilot a U.S. Department of Education school climate survey that asks for your perspective on safety and the overall teaching …
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A chilly and overcast afternoon did not stop the Garden Club at Watervliet Elementary School from its mission to build garden beds! With drills and other small tools in hand, Garden Club members, with help from parents, staff and community volunteers, set out to construct six garden beds outside school’s main entrance along 10th Avenue. …
As of April 12, the district has not used any emergency closing days. As a result, Watervliet schools will not be in session on Tuesday, May, 28. This “give-back” day will extend the Memorial Day weekend holiday from Friday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 28. Classes will resume for teachers and students on Wednesday, May …
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