As has been reported, on Friday afternoon, New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker issued a letter informing the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that New York would ease the mask requirements in schools as early as Monday, June 7. Please note that, at this time, Watervliet and other public schools have received no definite …
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We have been notified of two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet City School District. Both cases involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts associated with these cases have been advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. Two classrooms have moved to remote learning for the next 10 …
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Enter your vaccinated 12-17-year-old for a chance to win a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school The “Get a Shot to Make Your Future” vaccine incentive is a public outreach campaign to increase awareness of the availability and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and provide incentives to New Yorkers 12-17 years of age to …
Dear Parents/Guardians, After much careful consideration and deliberation, we have developed a plan to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Class of 2021 graduates that adhere to the Governor’s Executive Orders and established guidance from the New York State Department of Health (DOH). The plan for graduation has our seniors walking across the stage in …
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Earn College Credit this Summer with Hudson Valley’s College in the High School Program High school students, get ahead on your studies this summer. HVCC is awarding scholarships to all students in our College in the High School sections for Summer 2021. Enroll in one of Hudson Valley Community College’s College in the High School …
By now you have likely heard that many of the restrictions put in place across New York as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are changing. That said, it is important to note that to date, most of the health and safety precautions in place for schools remain unchanged by the New York State Department …
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Watervliet City School District residents approved the $30.46 million budget for the 2021-22 school year by a margin of 74 percent, or 107 yes votes to 37 no votes. The 2021-22 budget reflects a 6.7%, or $1.9 million more than the current-year budget, and allows the district to maintain current staffing levels, and all educational …
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On Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m., the Margaret Mullen Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society will be inducting 17 new members who have exemplified scholarship, service, leadership, character, and service over the past year. We invite you to join us in honoring these outstanding students by joining our live stream of the ceremony.
The Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 17 sophomores during its 73rd Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 13. We invite families, teachers and friends to watch a recording of the ceremony livestream on YouTube. The 17 new inductees will join the National Honor Society chapter’s current 40 members who are in grades …
A number of Watervliet students are sleeping more comfortably these nights thanks to a generous donation organized by a Watervliet High School alum. Class of 2011 graduate Ernest Sziller who works for the Sealy Temperpedic company reached out recently to high school principal Ryan Groat about donating 21 new queen-size mattresses to students in the …
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