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Student Athletes of the Month – September 2026

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will highlight student athletes of the month who demonstrate good sportsmanship, exemplary athletic performance and achievement in their respective sports, academic responsibility and leadership. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for September are Javanni Daisley, Ka’Shiya McQueen, Anthony Morelli, and Malachi Prince. Javanni Daisley: Football Coach …

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Congratulations to the Cannoneers Class of 2026 Summer Graduates

Two students completed credit requirements this summer to earn their high school diplomas. We are beyond proud of our summer graduates, Brandon and LahGiere, for never giving up and working hard to achieve this milestone! The graduates received their diplomas in a ceremony on August 31 in the high school’s conference room that was filled …

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Summer Travel Program Recap

Over the summer, students turned the world around them into a classroom! From museums and historic sites to iconic landmarks, zoos, and aquariums, students explored, discovered, and learned through hands-on experiences and real-world adventures. From Thacher Park to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Saratoga Battlefield to Howes Caverns, and MiSci to the New …

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College Visits Fall 2026

Representatives from colleges and universities will be at WJSHS this fall (see list of dates below) to meet with students and share information  about admissions, academics, campus life, and financial aid. Check back for more college visits, as dates are added to the schedule. Date College/University September 14  Mount Saint Mary College September 15  Niagara …

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Students fast-track their STEM skills thanks to Capital Region BOCES summer program

A weeklong summer enrichment program shifted learning into high gear for students from Watervliet and Menands. The science, technology, engineering, and math [STEM] enrichment program, organized by Capital Region BOCES, brought together 24 students from the two neighboring school districts to learn, work in teams and have fun at the same time. The theme of …

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Water safety information and resources available for families

New York State Education Law requires school districts to provide families with information about water safety, drowning prevention and safe and healthy swimming practices. This information is intended to help families understand water-related risks and promote safe practices in, on and around water. View water safety information and resources

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Mark Your Calendars! Registration for Fall Sports Opens Soon

Attention Cannoneers — are you interested in playing football, volleyball, soccer or golf this Fall? How about running cross country or joining the cheer squad? Then be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates! Registration Information Arbiter registration for Fall sports will open Sunday, July 26. All student-athletes must be registered through Arbiter …

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Watervliet High School student awarded two scholarships for excellence in science and math

Watervliet High School junior Jabbar Mahs has been awarded not one, but two significant scholarships from highly competitive New York colleges! Science Department Chair Walter Bowden presented the Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award from the University of Rochester and the Rensselaer Medal through RPI in Troy to Jabbar on June 12. Both scholarships recognize …

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Transitions in Administrative Leadership for the 2026-27 School Year

After many years of dedicated service, veteran administrator Kirsten DeMento is retiring at the end of this school year. Ms. DeMento has made a lasting impact on our students, staff, and families through exemplary leadership, commitment, and care during her 24-year tenure with the district. We are deeply grateful for her contributions, and we wish …

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