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 …

2026-2027 Code of Conduct Comment Period Open

The 30-day comment period is open for the 2026-2027 District-wide Code of Conduct. It is anticipated the Board of Education will adopt the 2026-27 Code of Conduct following a public hearing at the August 11 meeting. Review the 2026-2027 District-wide Code of Conduct To submit questions or comments, please email: BOEPublicComment@vlietschools.org

Summer Meals program opens June 29 at WES, the Civ

Additional locations to open July 6 The Watervliet City School District is offering free meals during the summer for children 18 years old and younger. View information on dates, times and locations

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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