New York State requires that all children between the ages of 1 year old up to 6 years old be screened for lead levels and the test results be provided within three (3) months of their enrollment in a public school program. Exposure to lead can result in serious health damage to young children and …
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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School Board Recognition Week (Oct. 17-21) celebrates and promotes awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members across New York. We proudly recognize our local board members for their commitment and service to the Watervliet school community. “Our board members dedicate significant hours supporting our schools by working through issues and …
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On your mark, get set, go! Kindergarten students stood at the starting line anxiously awaiting the coach’s whistle to signal the start of Watervliet Elementary School’s annual Apple Run. Upon hearing that short burst of sound, the kindergartners took off at top speed running with their classmates around the course on the field outside the …
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Two of our friends from the Watervliet Fire Department visited the elementary school to share fire prevention and safety tips with students during National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) . Reflecting on this year’s theme – “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” – Lt. Tim Delisle and Firefighter Phil DiPompei reminded students about simple yet …
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The Albany County Department of Health recently informed schools that Albany is among several upstate counties with HIGH transmission levels of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control CDC) designates transmission levels based on test results and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among other factors. We want to make families and staff aware of this information; however, …
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More than 870 students, parents, and community members attended our Welcome Back Celebration on a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. We could not have have asked for better weather – and we certainly could not have pulled off this huge event without the assistance of our many volunteers and our sponsors! A special thank you to …
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A contingent of teachers and staff all dressed in t-shirts with the words United in Kindness emblazoned on the front and back streamed into the gymnasium on staff opening day. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens greeted them with these words: “Today is not about ‘doing work’ – today is about getting to know each …
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All students enrolled in the Watervliet City School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school every day at no charge during the 2022-23 school year through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). Do we still need to complete a Household Income Eligibility Form? Yes, you still need to complete a form. …
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Our UPK program offers free access to a high-quality early education program for all eligible children. Call 518-629-3204 to enroll your child today! Who is eligible? Children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2022, and live in the Watervliet City School District are eligible for the program. The full-day prekindergarten …
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