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 …
Several Watervliet track and field athletes will head west on the thruway this weekend to compete in the New York State Track & Field Championships in Webster, NY. The Cannoneers – Jah-Sir Boyd, Jaden Williams, T.J. King and Anthony Morelli – will compete with the top runners in the state for the 4×100 meter relay …
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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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The fifth year of the City Collaborative project did not disappoint! High school students taking the college-level HVCC Marketing and Advertising course showcased their business concepts — from luxury train travel and top-tier sports venues to upscale eateries and unique boutiques. This assignment challenged students to flex their creativity and innovative spirit to develop business …
Two Watervliet High School students were among the dozens who were inducted recently into the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Senior Rabia Khan (pictured) and Makenzie Ryan, a junior, who are both enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Capital Region BOCES Career and …
Thirteen high school seniors spent part of the day on Thursday, May 28 at Watervliet City Hall and other government buildings to learn about the responsibilities of elected officials and municipal workers in the city. Youth Day is a longstanding tradition that brings together students and city officials — including the mayor, council members, general …
Nearly 60 students were inducted into the National Honor Society’s Ellen Bevins Chapter and the National Junior Honor Society at Watervliet Junior-Senior High School during the annual tapping ceremony on May 21. In addition, longtime social studies teacher Scott Emerson, who is retiring this year after years of organizing the school’s tapping ceremony, was himself …
Thank you voters! Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the $46,319,000 budget for the 2026-27 school year by a margin of 65%, or 138 yes votes to 72 no votes. Two elected to school board Victoria Donnelly was re-elected to the Board of Education with 149 votes. She will serve her second three-year term …
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As she begins her role as the new assistant principal at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School this week, Angela Zotta reflected on what inspired her to pursue a career in education. “Some of the people who had the biggest impact on my life were educators, and that inspired me to want to do the same for …
In April, a crew of Character Education students joined forces with Capital Roots, Watervliet Housing Authority (WHA) and Mountainview Landscaping to plant 80 trees along 2nd Ave, 21st Street, 23rd Street and 24th Street in the city. This was the second phase of the project that the students readily jumped in to help complete. Seventeen …
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