Junior/Senior High School News Archives - Watervliet City School District

June 3, 2026

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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June 2, 2026June 5, 2026

Students flex their business acumen and innovative spirit to create City Collaborative projects

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 …

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June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Watervliet students inducted into Capital Region BOCES National Technical Honor Society

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 …

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May 28, 2026June 1, 2026

Youth Day 2026: High school seniors get an exclusive look inside the world of city officials

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 …

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May 28, 2026June 1, 2026

National Honor Society, Junior Honor Society induct dozens of scholars plus honorary member

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 …

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May 19, 2026May 28, 2026

Watervliet 2026-27 school budget approved

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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May 18, 2026

New assistant principal joins WJSHS

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 …

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May 8, 2026

Students Turn Service Into Action by Planting 80 Trees in the Community

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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May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

WHS senior’s artwork featured in NY Congressional Art Competition

Senior Mariah Fulton represented Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 20th district, where her artwork was on display at Union College’s Nott Memorial during an artist reception on May 1. Mariah’s drawing titled “In Memory Of” was among the art created by 42 students from 21 high schools …

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May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Student Athletes of the Month – April 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 February are Kaelyn Bagnardi, Leo Soroka and Aundru Woods. Kaelyn Bagnardi: Softball Coach Michael Bendon …

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