Mark your calendar! As we prepare to wrap up the 2021-22 school year, please make note of the important end-of-year events and activities for Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, listed below: May 27 – No School (Snow day give back) May 30 – No School, Memorial Day June 3 – WHS Prom …
Dear Watervliet families, The news of a school shooting in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas yesterday is yet another senseless and tragic act that has become far too prevalent in our world. Our hearts break for the families and friends of the 19 young children, and two devoted teachers who lost their lives. There …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, May 13: Five (5) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Six (6) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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Science department chairperson Walter Bowden surprised two high school juniors with news that they are eligible to receive prestigious college scholarships. Sophia Prew has been awarded the Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award for exemplary academic performance in science courses throughout high school. Karina Leibach has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal, a scholarship opportunity through …
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Writing and pictures by Megan Polaro, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern On May 12, Watervliet High School introduced 17 new members to the National Honor Society during the 74th Induction Ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by current members of the National Honor Society. Friends and family joined in person and over a live stream …
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Thank you voters! Watervliet City School District residents approved the proposed $33.7 million budget for the 2022-23 school year by a margin of 76 percent, or 146 yes votes to 46 no votes. Sheri Senecal was re-elected to her fourth term on the school board with 144 votes. Brian White was elected to his first …
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Proposed 2022-23 school budget newsletter available online It has been brought to our attention that delivery of Watervliet’s school budget newsletters has been delayed to some neighborhoods in the city due to a staffing shortage at the post office. If you have not yet received your copy in the mail, please download and view a …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, May 6: Nine (9) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Thirteen (13) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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The Watervliet City School District is dedicated to fostering a positive school climate for all students, parents/guardians, and staff. The district is conducting a School Climate Survey to ensure that our priorities best meet the needs of our school community and to gather feedback from various perspectives on school safety and the overall teaching and …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, April 29: Three (3) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Eight (8) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases on …
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