The Board of Education will hold a special meeting tomorrow – Friday, Oct. 31 – at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a resolution to seek voter approval for the purchase of a vacant parcel of land in the City of Watervliet. …
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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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Nearly 40 high school seniors — including students from the EVOLVE alternative education program — were accepted on the spot to Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) during Instant Admissions Day on Oct. 16. The event offered the college-bound seniors a valuable opportunity to meet individually with HVCC admissions counselors, complete their applications, and learn more …
Watervliet Junior-Senior High School students will soon have the tools needed to build their skills with the latest in manufacturing technologies thanks to a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. Technology teacher Bryan VanVliet applied for and received a grant for $7,500 that will go toward the purchase of computer numerical control (CNC) machining …
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Varsity Golf on the Upswing Watervliet’s varsity boys golf team is hitting the fairways strong — and we couldn’t be more excited! Led by Coach Dan Ciaramella, the team features Jack Sierra, Billy VanPatten, Leo Soroka and Bryce Donnelly. Read more about their season Back on Track: Cross-Country Team Hits the Ground Running For the …
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Representatives from several colleges and universities will be at WJSHS to meet with students and share information this fall (dates below). College visits are from 12-1 p.m., unless otherwise noted. October 1 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts October 2 Utica University October 6 St. Michael’s College (VT) October 8 SUNY Purchase October 10 SUNY Albany …
As fall approaches, we’re reminded that each new season brings opportunities to reflect and renew. With the start of this school year, I want to reconnect with you — not just as Interim Principal of Watervliet Jr/Sr High School — but as someone who has been part of this community for the past two decades. …
New this year — we are excited to announce that Watervliet City School District is partnering with Albany Med EmUrgentCare to offer convenient, high-quality medical care directly to students—without them having to leave school. Tentatively scheduled to roll out in September, students will be able to participate in telemedicine visits during the school day from …
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain a top priority for the Watervliet City School District. With that in mind, the district will implement several new measures this fall to strengthen building safety and security. Among these measures is a new metal detection system at the entrance to Watervliet Junior-Senior High School …
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Attention Parents/Guardians: Please read and return to the high school counseling office if you do not want your child’s information released to the military and/or institution of higher learning. All forms must be received by Friday, September 26, 2025. Download the Military Opt-Out Form
