WCSD recognized for safety efforts, BOE member honored for leadership

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 …

EVOLVE: A Year of Growth and Discovery

This year, Watervliet introduced an innovative alternative education program called ‘EVOLVE’ for high school students who have struggled with success in the traditional school setting. This program offers a supportive environment with smaller class sizes, allowing for more personalized attention to help students excel academically while building meaningful connections with teachers and their peers. As …

WHS students share their prose in the 2nd Annual Capital Region Poetry Slam

Three Watervliet High School students competed in the 2nd Annual Capital Region Poetry Slam on Thursday, April 11, at the Doane Stuart School in Rensselaer. Kharyn Acosta, a ninth grader, recited an original poem, “To My Older Brother,” while 11th graders Abdullah Hodge and Rayan Ahmed collaborated on the poem, “Constitution of the Students.” The …

Varsity baseball player strikes out 21 to set new school record

Congratulations to varsity baseball player Zayden Crouse for his 21 strikeout game vs. Berlin-New Lebanon. On April 6, the 11th grader pitched 7 and 2/3rd innings striking out 21 batters This accomplishment breaks the previous school record of 19 in a game, and also ties him for second best all time within Section 2 as …

Student Athletes of the Month – March 2024

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement in their respective sports. Student athletes are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches in March 2024, our Athletes of the Month are Makenzie Ryan and Zayden Crouse. Congratulations! Makenzie Ryan — Varsity Softball …

Catching up with Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month

Another two dozen (+1) students were recognized for demonstrating the “Cannoneer Culture” values during the months of January and February. The Cannoneer Culture initiative was introduced to celebrate grades 6-8 students whose efforts help improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School. Throughout the school year, teachers and staff nominate a total of …

Board of Education adopts proposed 2024-25 school budget

Proposal maintains programs, services, staffing; provides additional learning opportunities and supports for students During its regular meeting on April 9, the Watervliet Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a proposed $41,394,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year. The school budget proposal represents a $3.6 million, or 9.6%, increase compared with the current-year budget. The …

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