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April 13, 2021June 12, 2025

Students test their engineering skills with pasta bridge design project

Grade 7 students recently worked to design and build bridges constructed primarily of dry strands of spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. Before beginning the design process, the students learned about different types of bridges. They also had to consider how many noodles they would need for the shape of the structure, as well as which materials …

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April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

April 8 Update: One new case of COVID-19 reported

We learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. The case is associated with the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community. Based on the date the individual was last on campus, no additional contact tracing was needed as per health department guidelines. As we prepare to welcome learners …

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March 31, 2021

Update on NYS Grades 6-8 Assessments

Dear Watervliet grade 6-8 families, We want to update you about the grades 6-8 English language arts (ELA) and math tests scheduled for this spring. You may recall that these tests, which typically are held each year, were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unless New York State receives a waiver from …

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March 29, 2021

March 29 Update: Two new cases of COVID-19 reported

We learned of two new positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. One case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts have been notified by school administration and advised to quarantine as a precaution per health department guidelines. One classroom has switched to remote learning for this …

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March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

March 26 Update: Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed

We have learned of three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Two cases involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community. Two classrooms will switch to remote learning through next week and return to school after spring break. School administrators have notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need …

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March 25, 2021April 15, 2021

Budget Development & Calendar Additions

The budget development process for the 2021-22 school year is underway. District and school leaders have been meeting to prioritize academic programs and support services for students next year while also remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. The Board of Education is expected to adopt the proposed budget during the April 22 meeting. District leaders encourage …

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March 19, 2021

March 19 Update: Three confirmed COVID-19 cases

This week, we learned of three individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 in in our district. Two individuals participate in our remote learning program. The health department has identified no additional contacts with either case. The third case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. The health department has advised that no contact …

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March 18, 2021March 19, 2021

Local journalist dishes on her career during virtual visit with WHS students

News 10 reporter Giuliana Bruno dished on her career as a broadcast journalist during a recent virtual visit with Watervliet High School students. The Capital Region native joined seniors from Megan Matusek’s Business Communications and CEIP classes and 10th graders from Scott Emerson’s Global Studies class to share her experiences that led to her current …

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March 16, 2021May 30, 2025

Spring 2021 Virtual College Fairs

Watervliet High School juniors are invited to get a head start on college exploration with CASDA’s Spring Virtual College Fair. Together with StriveScan, CASDA will host two virtual college fairs this spring. StriveScan’s 6×6 Virtual College Fair format consists of six colleges each presenting for six minutes to closely replicate an in-person college fair browsing …

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March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Final Teaching & Learning Change Waiver for 2020-21 School Year

Waiver offers parents opportunity to change learning status to remote or in-person through end of school year We are sending out the Teaching and Learning Change Waiver early in an effort to prepare for the remainder of the school year. With a decline in positive COVID-19 cases and an increase in vaccinations, we anticipate more …

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