In recent weeks, Watervliet City School District officials have received two separate safety accolades — and a school board member was recognized for leadership by a state-wide association. WPD Award of Merit for Partnership On Friday, May 17, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens accepted a Merit Award for Partnership from the Watervliet Police Department …

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Two candidates are seeking election to two open seats on the Board of Education. Each seat is for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2024. The two candidates, Heather Soroka and Kyle Daniels, are listed in the order their names will appear on the ballot. Heather Soroka, of 904 23rd Street, Watervliet, is seeking a …

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On Tuesday, May 21 — Watervliet City School District residents will vote on a proposed $41,394,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year, a proposition to permit the district to establish a capital reserve fund, and elect two candidates to the Board of Education. Voting will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at two …

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For the second year, the Watervliet City School District is represented at the  annual Empire State Plaza Art Show in Albany, which will host an artists’ reception for students and families on Wednesday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m. The student art show is presented in conjunction with Youth Art Month, a month used to celebrate …

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More than 200 students, staff, families and community members turned out for the Wellness Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. Many took the opportunity to meet with the over 35 health, safety and wellness providers and community partners to learn about opioid addiction and treatment, smoking cessation, to sample healthy foods, …

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