Almost 70 elementary students were nominated by their teachers as Kids of Character for the month of October. The students from kindergarten through grade 5 were recognized for consistently demonstrating the word of the month – responsibility. The Kids of Character students were met with applause, high-fives and cheers from their friends, teachers, principals and …
Can you believe that school has been back in session for almost a month? With the academic year underway, we are excited for our community to meet some of the newest faces in Vliet. This year, we’ll be celebrating #WorkplaceWednesday all October long. Check back each Wednesday as we introduce you to new teachers and …
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New this year: After voting last spring to expand its scope to benefit students in all grade levels – prekindergarten through grade 12 – the Watervliet Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is now the Watervliet PTA. The Watervliet PTA organizes fun monthly events for families and students, finances field trips and purchases grade-level spirit wear …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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!
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, …
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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. …
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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.
