Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York school facilities will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The Governor will make a decision about summer school by the end of May. As we look to the future, we must think about what a return to school buildings might look like and …
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As June approaches, we are receiving more frequent questions from our families and staff about when the school year will officially end. After reviewing our school calendar and counting days to make sure we meet the State Education Department’s 180 instructional days requirement and fulfill the district’s contractual obligations, we have determined that the last …
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The Watervliet City School District Board of Education is expected to adopt a proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19. The adopted budget proposal will be decided by voters via absentee ballot on Tuesday, June 9. Voting by absentee ballot All school district budget votes and board …
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The Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Watervliet High School inducted 26 students during its 72nd Annual Tapping Ceremony on Thursday, May 7. Students were inducted in a virtual ceremony that was streamed live so that family and friends could be present for this important milestone for high school students. Congratulations National …
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In an executive order issued on Friday, May 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that this year’s school budget vote and board of education election will take place on Tuesday, June 9, exclusively by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. The executive order establishes a timeline for actions that school districts must take …
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To honor Watervliet High School’s Class of 2020 many of our teachers, staff and administrators joined together (on video, below) to share their congratulations and well wishes for this terrific group of seniors! This year is very different than any one of us could have imagined, but we want our seniors to know that we …
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As you may have already heard, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during his May 1 press briefing that all New York schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This news, while not completely unexpected, still seems somewhat surreal. As educators, the idea …
Watervliet teachers and staff remain committed to connecting with students and providing educational opportunities remotely through Google Classroom and other technology while our schools are closed due to COVID-19. We encourage WJSHS students and parents to check class schedules and office hours, which are now available online. View the virtual class schedule for grades 9-12 …
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The State University of New York (SUNY) is excited to announce its first-ever virtual college fair! Thursday, May 14, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM The fair will include representatives from nearly every SUNY campus. During the fair students will be able to communicate with campus representatives using …
The Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School 3rd Quarter Report Cards for students in grades 7-12 are now posted on the Student and Parent Portal. The 3rd quarter report cards include grades and student progress from January 27 through March 16. Students were given an opportunity to submit make-up work before the end of the quarter. We …
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