Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: 19 from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, and 15 from Watervliet Elementary School. Although we have greatly reduced our contact tracing protocols in accordance with the most recent health department guidelines, we will continue to reach out directly …
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A reminder that the state has canceled January Regents exams next week. This means high school students will follow their regular class schedule the week of January 24-28. BOCES Career and Tech programs also will be in session, with bus transportation provided by the North Colonie school district. Please reach out to your school counselor …
We learned of 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School 7 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School Latest COVID-19 protocols for schools Effective immediately, our district will adhere to the most recent updates from the Centers for Disease Control …
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As we prepare for the weekend, we want to thank our families, teachers and staff for your patience as the state and local guidance related to COVID-19 protocols continues to change. Earlier this week, we shared information on new isolation and quarantine protocols. We anticipate that new guidance on contract tracing will be released next …
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We have learned of 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. 7 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 5 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School As you know, guidance about COVID-19 is constantly evolving. As a district, our goal is to streamline the information we …
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We have learned of 36 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Tuesday, Jan. 4. 19 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 17 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School While concerning, please be aware that this is the total number of cases reported to us …
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Written by Megan Polaro, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern The Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) class offers seniors at Watervliet High School an opportunity to explore careers and get an idea of what they want to do in the future. Senior Aaron Ethier is a CEIP student currently interning at Nicolla Physical Therapy in …
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We have learned of 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our update yesterday, Monday, Jan. 3. 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 8 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School All contract tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols, and all individuals identified …
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We have learned of 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Dec. 23, before the holiday recess. 23 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School These cases were reported to us directly by staff, student families or by …
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This is a follow up to the message we sent last week about at-home COVID-19 test kits that New York State is making available to schools statewide. These test kits were delivered to our local BOCES over the weekend and are currently being distributed to each of our schools. State and local health officials are …
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