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Albany Patroons talk success with sport management students at WHS

Fresh off a championship season, members of the Albany Patroons basketball organization took time out to speak with students in Peter Gaddy’s Sport Management class. Head coach Derrick Rowland, general manager Michael Corts and point guard Jerel Scott visited Watervliet High School to share their personal stories, experiences and wisdom about the game, education and …

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Grades 7-12 interim reports now available on Parent Portal

First quarter interim reports for grades 7-12 students are posted on the Parent Portal. Letters have been sent home notifying parents of students whose interim grades show they are struggling academically. The district offers after-school support for students who may need it. Homework help is available after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays in the …

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Grade 8 students, families invited to Capital Region P-TECH information events

Recruitment underway for the 2020-21 school year Current eighth graders interested in getting on the fast track to a high school diploma, earning a college degree in a high-tech field at NO COST and being first in line for a job with industry partners should consider learning more about Capital Region Pathways in Technology Early …

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Spanish 4: Getting WHS students ready for the future

Watervliet High School students are excelling in foreign language and by the time they are seniors, many are taking Spanish 4, a college-level course taught by Rebecca Sweeney. Upon successful completion of Spanish 4, students earn three (3) college credits through Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) and many fulfill their foreign language requirement for college …

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Educators explore theme of social emotional learning, building community during professional development

The Superintendent’s Conference Day on Sept. 30 focused on social emotional learning and community building as teachers and staff took a deeper dive into such topics as restorative circles and practices with Mediation Matters and Building a Caring School Environment with the National Coalition Building Institute. Assistant Superintendent Don Stevens with the support of the …

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College Caravan makes its annual stop at WHS

Watervliet High School juniors and seniors had an opportunity to speak with admission representatives from 20 colleges on Friday, Sept. 20 during the College Caravan, a mobile college fair organized each year by the Capital District Counseling Association. Representatives from a variety of schools — community colleges and trade schools to public and private four-year …

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Partnership continues to make fruits and vegetables available to Watervliet community

Summer officially comes to a close in a few days, but the Watervliet City School District will continue its partnership with the Food Pantries of the Capital District and CDPHP to bring “Stan the Produce Van” to Watervliet during the school year. The Produce Van offers parents, students and community members access to FREE fruits …

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WCSD welcomes new teachers, staff

The Watervliet City School District welcomes several new teachers and staff members for the 2019-2020 school year. We also welcome a new school administrator and recognize two administrators who have switched roles. Maria DeNovio has been appointed as the new assistant principal at WJSHS, taking the place of Kelly Webster who is currently the elementary …

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Academic enrichment programs keep young minds active over the summer!

Summer learning and enrichment is underway at Watervliet schools! The kindergarten through 6th grade ExTRA Summer Academy engages students not only in reading and mathematics, but also provides opportunities for students to be creative in art classes and stay physically active with physical education games. There are a few different junior high summer programs that …

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