Congratulations to the students who have earned a spot in the Top 10 of the Class of 2019 for maintaining the highest GPAs over their four years in high school: valedictorian Jared Sierra, salutatorian Waleed Ahmed, Alexis Dykes, Madyson Sawyer, Zagham Shah, Dylan Fumarola, Mustafa Raza, Dez’Jah Mitchell, Angelina Rodriguez and Hannah Linacre. “I congratulate …
As of April 12, the district has not used any emergency closing days. As a result, Watervliet schools will not be in session on Tuesday, May, 28. This “give-back” day will extend the Memorial Day weekend holiday from Friday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 28. Classes will resume for teachers and students on Wednesday, May …
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Some serious talent took the stage for Garnet & Grey Cafe Night on March 28. In addition to Delta Force and the Cannoneer Jazz Band, more than a dozen other acts including 11 soloists, two duos and one trio were among the musicians who performed a mix of contemporary and classic songs at this popular …
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The dates for the 2019 grades 7-8 New York State assessments will be given on the following dates: Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3 English Language Arts tests Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2: Math tests May 22-23: Grades 8 Science Performance Test (one day only) Monday, June 3: Grades 8 Science Written …
Allan Gadsden was raised by a single mom in the largest housing project in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Queens, NY. Mr. Gadsden, who was officially appointed to the position of Family Outreach Coordinator for Watervliet schools, said he relates to the district’s students, many of whom are economically disadvantaged and are growing up …
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Dear Parent/Guardian, I am writing this letter to make you aware of a social media challenge that according to media reports targets children and young adults, and has raised concern among parents here and across the country. This latest social media challenge, called the “Momo Challenge,” has been reported to appear at random in some …
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Please note the WHS Class of 2019 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 pm at Watervliet Junior/Senior High School. This is a correction from the date printed in the district calendar.
Watervliet High School senior Gabriella Novak is one of only two Capital Region BOCES students headed to one of the most prestigious culinary universities in the fall to build on her knowledge of the culinary arts. Novak and Stephenie Jones of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (BHBL) have been accepted into The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) …
Q. How does a garden grow at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School? A. Hydroponics! Students in Matthew Saucier’s Energy Systems class are growing peas, cucumbers, lettuce, broccoli, peppers, herbs and more using a nutrient-rich solution and water. No soil needed! Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water without soil. The water must be enriched …
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Looking for ways to improve your health or just stay healthy in 2019? Stop by the school district’s annual Wellness Fair on Tuesday, January 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School for information about mindfulness, fitness, mental health, stress management, and more. The event is open to the community and will feature interactive …
