Before October comes to a close, we want to recognize our school principals and assistant principals for their hard work and their support of students and staff, as well as their dedication to every student, every day. We value their leadership during #National Principals Month and throughout the school year! WJSHS: Jessie Richards, Principal (center); …
Watervliet High School seniors had an opportunity to complete the college application process free of charge and be accepted on the spot to Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) for the Fall 2023 semester during Instant Admissions Day. Thirty college-bound seniors met with HVCC admissions counselors to complete their applications and learn more about the academic …
Watervliet City Schools was one of many districts and businesses throughout the Capital Region to take part in the Real Kids Wear Pink campaign that benefits the American Cancer Society. Our WES Student Ambassadors, with the assistance of advisers, organized the district’s “Real Kids Wear Pink” Day on Friday, October 21. Students and staff at …
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A Watervliet High School senior is among the 16 scholars who will lead the SkillsUSA chapter of the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center in Albany. Yohanan Bryant, who studies Building Trades II at the CTE Albany Campus, was inducted as the SkillsUSA Photographer for the 2022-23 school year along with other new …
School Board Recognition Week (Oct. 17-21) celebrates and promotes awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members across New York. We proudly recognize our local board members for their commitment and service to the Watervliet school community. “Our board members dedicate significant hours supporting our schools by working through issues and …
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Building Cannoneer Culture We introduced “Cannoneer Culture” to grades 6-8 students at the beginning of the year in an effort to improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align with our Board of Education goals. Each month, our teachers and …
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The Albany County Department of Health recently informed schools that Albany is among several upstate counties with HIGH transmission levels of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control CDC) designates transmission levels based on test results and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among other factors. We want to make families and staff aware of this information; however, …
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The following is a listing of college visits at Watervliet High School. Unless noted with a specific time, these visits will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Hall of Fame lobby in between the attendance and main offices. Please feel free to step out of lunch and visit the college set-ups. Monday, September …
Dear Parents/Guardian, Please read and return to the guidance 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 23, 2022. Thank you, Jessie Richards, Principal Release of Certain Student Information under the “Every Student Succeeds Act” Pursuant to …
Congratulations to Abolfazl Akbar who joined Watervliet High School’s Class of 2022 after earning credits over the summer! Abolfazl returned to the high school today to receive his diploma. While here, school counselor David Olszewski presented him a Class of 2022 graduate lawn sign. “It is important that we recognize and celebrate our students, like …
