As we approach Spring and the testing season, I am reaching out to families to remind you of the upcoming test dates. As a reminder, the 2022 Grades 6-8 English Language Arts and math tests will continue to be untimed, meaning as long as students are working productively, they will be given as much time …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update: One (1) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. A reminder that although the mask mandate has ended, the following COVID-19 protocols remain in …
Written by Ella Bendon, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern Internship at medical imaging facility helps put career goals in focus The Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) class allows high school seniors to discover and explore possible career paths to map out their futures. One student in the program has used this class to her …
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Since our last update on Feb. 28, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Statewide school mask mandate lifted As you know, wearing face masks in schools …
Since our last update on Feb. 18 ─ the Friday before winter break ─ we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: • One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School • One (1) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS …
The City of Watervliet has notified us that a recent sampling of the water system that serves Hillside Drive, which includes the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, found levels of Trihalomethanes (THMs) that exceed Health Department Maximum Contaminants Levels (MCL) requirements. The City has assured us this is not an emergency and the drinking water is …
We are sharing an important update with our families and staff regarding the newly released recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Governor’s Office about COVID-19 mitigation strategies for schools. During a press conference this afternoon – Sunday, Feb. 27 – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide mask requirement …
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BINGO! Students and staff alike enjoyed a fun-filled Cabin Fever Day as they prepared for winter break next week. The day kicked off with all-district ZOOM BINGO games! Students from prekindergarten through grade 12 had their BINGO cards and markers in hand and anxiously waited as school principals and administrators called out the letters 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 Monday: Two (2) from Watervliet Elementary School. We will not be reporting cases during the winter break, Feb. 21-25. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Whether our …
The following message was shared with WJSHS families on Feb. 15 via One Call Now email. Dear WJSHS Families, The Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community is saddened to learn of the death of one of our students. Our hearts go out to the family of Jerome Smith, a ninth grade student, who died of injuries …
