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Registration for 2023-24 prekindergarten programs gets underway in March

The Watervliet City School District will begin accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year for our early prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children (EPK) March 8-9, and our universal prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children (UPK) March 22-23. Information about applying for 3 year-old-prekindergarten program (EPK) Information about applying for 4 year-old-prekindergarten information (UPK) Please email Danielle …

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Fifth-grader captures the title of spelling champ in annual WES Bee

It was a nail-biter to the end, but in just over an hour ‒ and 148 words into the competition ‒ fifth-grader Usloob Ashgar edged out fourth-grader Za’Kyi Burks to become champion of the annual WES Spelling Bee!  The bee lasted 18 rounds before Usloob from Mrs. Bird’s fifth-grade class, captured the title ‒ correctly …

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WCSD receives funding to maintain full-day Pre-K; launch new support program for students and families

The Watervliet City School District has been awarded two state grants: one that will strengthen support for district families and the other will help sustain early education opportunities for the district’s young learners. Funding secures the future of full-day prekindergarten The school district will receive $233,806 annually from the New York State Education Department to …

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NYS Assemblymember continues tradition of reading to elementary students

New York State Assemblymember John McDonald stopped by Watervliet Elementary School to read to fifth-grade students in what has become an annual tradition. The state assembly member represents the 108th district, which includes the City of Watervliet, his hometown of Cohoes, and a number of other neighboring communities. He has read the book “of Thee …

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Communicating about school closings/delays

As the temperatures drop and winter approaches, we want to remind our families and staff about how we will communicate about school closings, delayed openings, or shift to a remote/virtual learning day due to inclement weather. ParentSquare notifications, website postings Any changes to a school day, whether it is a weather closure or a switch …

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Harlem Wizards basketball team to bring game to WCSD in December!

Get ready for trick hoops and alley oops as the Harlem Wizards take on our Watervliet Cannoneers all-star faculty and staff in an EPIC basketball showdown on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Harry Tucker gymnasium! The world-famous Harlem Wizards will bring their high-flying dunks and mad basketball skills to Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High …

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Recognizing our school principals

Before October comes to a close, we want to recognize our school principals and assistant principals for their hard work and their support of students and staff, as well as their dedication to every student, every day. We value their leadership during #National Principals Month and throughout the school year! WJSHS: Jessie Richards, Principal (center); …

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Real Kids Wear Pink at Watervliet City Schools to raise funds for a good cause!

Watervliet City Schools was one of many districts and businesses throughout the Capital Region to take part in the Real Kids Wear Pink campaign that benefits the American Cancer Society. Our WES Student Ambassadors, with the assistance of advisers, organized the district’s “Real Kids Wear Pink” Day on Friday, October 21. Students and staff at …

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