Looking for ways to improve your health or just stay healthy in 2026? Stop by the school district’s annual Wellness Fair on Tuesday, January 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School for information about mindfulness, fitness, mental health, stress management, and more. The event is open to the community and will feature interactive …
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Education specialist Mark Harris from Allendale Machinery Systems Inc., visited Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School’s technology classroom in December to demo a few high-end manufacturing tools — including a fully automated robotic arm, a CNC lathe and a CNC mill — giving students the opportunity to see this advanced industry equipment in action. The exposure gave …
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Prior to tipoff at their game on Friday night, the varsity boys basketball team proudly recognized and honored our local first responders for the role they play in keeping our community safe each and every day, and for their dedication, courage, and selflessness. We sincerely thank members of the Watervliet police and fire departments for …
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Five Watervliet varsity sports teams have earned the Scholar-Athlete Team designation from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). To receive this honor, at least three-quarters of the team must earn an average 90% or higher during the season. Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country, Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and …
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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 November are Kianthony Santiago, Jordan Valo and Madalyn Wells. Kianthony Santiago: Indoor Track and Field …
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Watervliet City School District voters approved a $28.6 million capital project on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with 142 in favor and 90 opposed – a margin of 61%. This tax-neutral project is made possible through a combination of 97.6% state building aid and $1 million from the district’s capital reserve fund – meaning it will have …
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Watervliet High School juniors and seniors took an important step toward their higher education goals by attending the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) College Fair in New York City on Nov. 15. The student entourage and chaperones traveled to the HBCU College Fair for an opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from dozens of …
On November 5, students from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School’s Character Ed program teamed up with the Watervliet Housing Authority and Capital Roots to plant 35 trees in the city. The 18 Character Ed students received a short tutorial on how best to plant trees and then worked together in five groups — planting up to …
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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 October are Tyleonna Edge, Jack Sierra and Mikenna Withkowski. Tyleonna Edge: Volleyball Coach Michelle DeGuire …
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Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement and for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for September are LJ McCarthy, Anthony Morello, and Sophia Rogers. Congratulations! Boys Varsity Soccer: LJ McCarthy Coach Brian Ford recognizes 12th grader …
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