Live stream link available for Class of 2021 Graduation
The WHS Class of 2021 Commencement begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 25. View the graduation ceremony via live stream
Category: Junior/Senior High School News
WHS students awarded prestigious scholarships for college
Two Watervliet High School juniors have earned prestigious science scholarships: Ella M. Bendon has earned the Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award for her exemplary academic performance in science courses throughout her high school career. Zed Aiken Dinoy has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal, a scholarship opportunity through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) that recognizes promising …
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WHS Principal Shares Information on Graduation
If you were not able to attend the virtual meeting on Monday, June 21, please watch Watervliet High School Principal Ryan Groat’s recorded message for everything you need to know about the Class of 2021 graduation this Friday, June 25. Please use the access code below to view the recording. Passcode: zG44&$vf
Live stream link available for Grade 6 celebration
The grade 6 student celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23. View Grade 6 Student Celebration via live stream
Update on Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony
Based on the latest guidance from the New York State Department of Health, we will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend graduation on Friday, June 25 at 6 p.m. In the interest of the health and safety of our graduates and their families, we will continue to follow …
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WJSHS Chromebook Drop Off for June 2021
We are collecting all Chromebooks and charging cords from grades 6-12 students during the last week of school (June 21-25). Please see the schedule below for the date and time that your child should return their device. Please note: Families will be billed for Chromebooks that are not returned or are damaged. Chromebooks and chargers …
Watervliet District-Wide Safety Plan Available for Review
The New York State Education Department requires all school districts to update District-Wide Emergency Response/Safety Plans annually. The plans must be made available for public comment for a 30-day period prior to Board of Education approval. The public comment period for Watervliet’s District-Wide Safety Plan is now open. Review the District-Wide Safety Plan Comments and …
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End-of-Year Schedules for 6-12, Regents Exams, Live stream links available for Grade 6 celebration, Class of 2021 graduation
As we prepare to wrap up the 2020-21 school year, please note the end-of-year schedules for Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, as follows: June 21-22: Full day of classes grades 6-12 June 23: Grades 6-8 dismiss @10 a.m./Full day of classes for Grades 9-12 View recording of Grade 6 Student Celebration live stream June 24-25: Half …
Update: Change to mask requirements when outdoors
Late yesterday, the New York State Department of Health issued updated guidance that states face masks are no longer required to be worn when students are outside, including when participating in outdoor sports. Face masks must continue to be worn inside school buildings and on school buses. This change in mask requirements takes effect immediately. …
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District seeks input on COVID Relief Funding, Recording of June 10 Community Forum Available
On Thursday, June 10, Watervliet district leaders held a virtual community forum to share information and gather input on a plan to apply COVID relief funding that is available to schools over the next three years. The funds are intended to provide districts with short-term resources to assist in recovering from the effects of the …