News Archive
November 2024
- 20: First Quarter High Honor Roll, Honor Roll Announced
- 22: Celebration kicks off third year of “Cannoneer Culture”
- 15: Student Athletes of the Month – October 2024
- 9: Introducing New Faces: Watervliet #WorkplaceWednesdays
- 1: WHS senior fired up about future career
- 19: College Caravan rolls into Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School
- 9: Welcome Back Celebration a huge success!
- 28: Recap: Summer programs support learners across the district
- 27: District welcomes three to leadership team
- 9: STEM camp shifts learning into high gear for Watervliet students
- 21: WHS senior receives diploma early to pursue a dream
- 20: Four graduating seniors presented with laptops for college
- 12: Watervliet High School students earn scholarships for excellence in science and math
- 10: Sports Awards Night Celebrates Student Athletes
- 7: Collaborative City Project combines creativity, teamwork, innovation and college credit
- 3: WHS Senior and Teacher Recognized for Making a Difference
- 31: WES Drama Club ends its season with skits and songs
- 29: Grade 8 students “test the water” with science and engineering skills
- 22: WES welcomes families, friends to Special Persons Night
- 21: Voters approve 2024-25 Watervliet school budget, elect two to school board
- 21: Student Athletes of the Month — April 2024
- 20: District harnesses new technology to enhance school bus safety
- 17: WCSD recognized for safety efforts, BOE member honored for leadership
- 14: Cast Your Ballot: Annual School Budget Vote is May 21
- 9: Fifth-graders receive Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Awards
- 3: EVOLVE: A Year of Growth and Discovery
- 26: WHS students share their prose in the 2nd Annual Capital Region Poetry Slam
- 23: Varsity baseball player strikes out 21 to set new school record
- 19: Student Athletes of the Month – March 2024
- 12: Catching up with Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month
- 10: Board of Education adopts proposed 2024-25 school budget
- 25: Calendar Updates: half day April 8, no school May 24
- 7: Watervliet High School junior commands the podium at Capital Region BOCES Women in the Trades event
- 6: Watervliet K-8 artwork represented in Empire State Plaza Art Show
- 6: WHS senior recognized as Section 2 Scholar Athlete
- 1: Students adopt snails in a “shell”ebration of French language learning
- 1: Chess Club and MasterMinds face tough competitors
- 1: WHS student’s artwork on display in juried exhibit at Sages Colleges
- 21: Watervliet senior scores 1,000th career point
- 9: Watervliet students explore career and educational opportunities at Capital Region BOCES CTE
- 8: Student Athletes of the Month — January
- 2: Wellness Fair recap
- 2: Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month
- 26: Skills and drills a slam-dunk for varsity and CYO players
- 22: Drama Club performs Winter Showcase
- 19: Fifth-grader captures top spot in annual spelling bee
- 19: Students, staff dress in blue to honor memory of sixth-grader
- 18: Progress Report: WJSHS phone-free learning environment
- 17: Watervliet Athletics welcomes new varsity basketball coach
- 12: WES students shine in NYS Brighter Future video
- 11: Student Athletes of the Month — December
- 5: WHS senior aspires to land airline job with skills learned at Capital Region BOCES
- 4: Winter Sports Update: Wrestler makes history, boys basketball victorious in tourney
- 3: Governor speaks at Watervliet Elementary School, proposes new state reading initiative
- 22: Roundup of December events
- 18: Generosity of local organizations helps make holidays brighter for students
- 15: Student Ambassadors share holiday cheer with WHA residents
- 15: Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month for November
- 14: Celebrating First Quarter High Honor Roll & Honor Roll Scholars
- 12: Talking trades with Watervliet High School students
- 6: WHS MasterMinds team seals the deal with first win in close match
- 4: Cannoneers home games available via livestreaming
- 29: Watervliet High School students pursue in-demand careers at Capital Region BOCES
- 21: Guest readers share favorite stories on DEAR Day
- 8: WES celebrates October Kids of Character
- 6: Celebrating the October Students of the Month
- 6: WHS seniors reserve their spot at HVCC through early admissions process
- 13: Grade 8 students recognized for achievement during first quarter interim
- 11: “Cannoneer Culture” recognition moves into second year
- 4: Introducing New Faces: Watervliet #WorkplaceWednesdays
- 20: Join the new expanded Watervliet PTA, make a difference for UPK-12 students!
- 15: Rewind of summer programs presented at September Board of Education meeting
- 6: Teachers, staff return for 2023-24 school year
- 28: Superintendent’s Welcome Back Message
- 23: Watervliet & Green Island partner on athletics opportunities for students
- 14: 2023-24 Grades 6-12 School Supply Lists
- 17: Watervliet graduates celebrated for P-TECH scholarly pursuits
- 30: 2023-24 Elementary School Supply Lists
- 26: Celebrating the WHS Class of 2023
- 22: Watervliet Housing Authority presents laptops to college-bound seniors
- 13: WJSHS Summer Reading for ALL Students
- 12: Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month for April
- 9: WHS/CTE student inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
- 9: Update on outdoor activities for Friday, June 9
- 8: High school seniors shadow city officials for a day
- 8: WHS students awarded prestigious scholarships for college
- 7: District limits outdoor activities due to air-quality concerns
- 31: Watervliet High School student shifts his future into high gear at Capital Region BOCES
- 24: WES welcomes families to Special Persons Night
- 19: College Caravan stops at WJSHS, college-bound students gather information
- 19: WJSHS plans to introduce phone-free space in September
- 16: Watervliet voters approve 2023-24 school budget, elect two school board members
- 12: Recognizing Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for March
- 8: WES pinwheels show support for Mental Health Awareness
- 5: Visitor surprises nephew, kindergarten student at WES
- 3: Stewart’s donation to help support school programs
- 27: Class assignment on business letters nets eighth-grade student some swag
- 27: Watervliet City School District receives Safety Excellence Award
- 21: Watervliet High School junior among Capital Region BOCES students taking part in state competition
- 21: Cannoneers Baseball Updates
- 21: District mourns the loss of city police officer, Watervliet High School alum
- 20: Author shares experience, positive outlook with WES students
- 11: SAT offered free to 11th grade students on April 25
- 11: Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Recognized as a Common Sense School
- 6: Board of Education adopts proposed 2023-24 school budget
- 4: NYS Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Testing Information
- 3: Pancake breakfast raises funds for baseball, softball programs
- 31: Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for February 2023
- 27: High Honor Roll Scholars Hit the Slopes
- 24: International Night celebrates cultures, diversity within our schools
- 23: Local business owner and Shark Tank contestant shares entrepreneurial spirit with students
- 17: WES students pen winning essays on the American Dream
- 10: Interested in running for the Board of Education? Petitions due April 26
- 8: Local author and news anchor reads to WES students
- 7: Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for January 2023
- 6: Message from Superintendent Dr. Donald Stevens
- 1: Watervliet student’s interest in welding ‘sparked’ at Capital Region BOCES
- 28: Registration for 2023-24 prekindergarten programs gets underway in March
- 16: Students graduate early from WHS
- 25: WHS students invited to perform in Pro Musica Choral Festival
- 20: Fifth-grader captures the title of spelling champ in annual WES Bee
- 19: Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month for December
- 18: Cannoneers basketball co-captain is NewsChannel 13 Athlete of the Week
- 4: Chess Club returns, first tournament a success!
- 3: WHS student earns Network Cabling Academy Fiber Certification through Capital Region BOCES
- 23: Holiday Message from the Superintendent
- 23: Recognizing November’s Grades 6-8 Students of the Month
- 21: WCSD receives funding to maintain full-day Pre-K; launch new support program for students and families
- 2: Special lunch celebrates High Honor Roll & Honor Roll scholars in grades 7-12
- 30: WHS student sharpening his skills through Capital Region BOCES cosmetology program for career as barber
- 23: ENL feast at WJSHS celebrates gratitude
- 22: NYS Assemblymember continues tradition of reading to elementary students
- 15: Communicating about school closings/delays
- 10: Harlem Wizards basketball team to bring game to WCSD in December!
- 9: Albany County Stop DWI presents eye-opening lesson to WJSHS students
- 7: Building Cannoneer Culture One Month at a Time
- 27: Students explore science aboard the BioBus
- 26: Recognizing our school principals
- 24: Screening children for lead exposure
- 24: Instant Admissions Day: WHS seniors complete applications process for immediate acceptance to HVCC
- 21: Real Kids Wear Pink at Watervliet City Schools to raise funds for a good cause!
- 21: WHS student inducted as SkillsUSA officer at BOCES Career & Technical Education Center
- 19: WCSD celebrates School Board Recognition Week
- 17: Apple Run offers fun and a sweet autumn treat for kindergarten students
- 14: Firefighters share fire prevention and safety tips with WES students
- 12: Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for September
- 12: Albany County provides update on COVID-19 transmission level
- 5: UPDATE: Water line issue at WJSHS
- 29: A reminder to sign up for Tools for Schools
- 19: Fall 2022 College Visits
- 16: Watervliet Elementary School Meet the Teacher Night Information
- 16: Parental Notification: Right to Withhold Certain Information from Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Learning
- 14: Summer graduate receives diploma
- 12: Hundreds turn out for Welcome Back Celebration!
- 9: Board of Education to meet Tuesday, Sept. 13
- 7: School Tax Bills Mailed
- 6: United in Kindness theme unveiled during Staff Opening Day
- 6: All Watervliet students have access to free school meals
- 1: Space available in Watervliet 4-year-old PreK classrooms
- 31: Albany County Executive presents air purifier units to Watervliet City Schools
- 31: WES Welcome Back Message
- 31: COVID-19 guidance for the 2022-23 school year recently released
- 31: District welcomes new teachers, support staff
- 29: Six inducted into Watervliet High School Athletic Hall of Fame
- 24: Bus cards mailed
- 24: WJSHS Welcome Back Message
- 12: Grades K-8 school supply lists for 2022-23 are available online
- 12: Grades 6-8 supply lists available online
- 10: Information about August 2022 Regents
- 8: Activate Your ParentSquare Account for School-to-Home Communications
- 8: Board of Education to meet August 9
- 20: Space available for 4-year-old children in full-day prekindergarten program
- 18: Summer professional learning provides educators time to collaborate, share and build instructional practices
- 18: Capital Region BOCES will hold proposition vote to sell two buildings on August 9
- 14: Board officers elected during July organizational meeting
- 11: Elementary supply lists available online
- 8: District seeks public comment on 2022-23 District Code of Conduct
- 30: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act
- 30: Board of Education Meeting set for Tuesday, July 5
- 30: WCSD State Foundation Aid Funding Plan
- 29: Summer Meals Program 2022
- 28: Celebrating the Class of 2022 at Watervliet High School
- 26: Class of 2022 graduation photos available
- 24: End-of-Year Message from Dr. Stevens, Superintendent of Schools
- 23: Class of 2022 Graduation Livestream
- 20: College-bound seniors are wired for success thanks to laptops provided by Watervliet Housing Authority
- 17: Update: Zero positive COVID-19 cases reported June 13-17; Reminder: No School June 20
- 17: Watervliet celebrates our BOCES Career & Technical School graduates
- 16: Student’s design advances to state-level competition in Elks Drug Awareness poster contest
- 14: Watervliet City Schools Mourn the Loss of High School Student
- 13: Sad news to share
- 13: A reminder to grades 5-12 students and families about Chromebooks
- 10: 2022-23 District Safety Plan Open for Public Comment
- 10: Update: Six (6) positive COVID-19 cases reported June 6-10
- 10: Watervliet students attend Career Jam 2022
- 3: Update: Four (4) positive COVID-19 cases reported May 31 – June 3
- 3: Fifth-graders recognized for leadership, excellence in physical education
- 2: Principal’s End-of-Year Letter; 2022 Regents Exam Schedule
- 26: Update: Four (4) positive COVID-19 cases reported May 23-26; Reminder: No School May 27 & May 30
- 25: NYS Education Department Cancels U.S. History Regents Exam
- 25: Important End of Year Dates
- 25: A message from Dr. Stevens to WCSD families
- 24: An Important Note About Morning Drop-Off at WES
- 20: Update: 11 positive COVID-19 cases reported May 16-20
- 20: WHS juniors earn scholarships for academic excellence in science
- 19: Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomes 17 new members
- 17: Watervliet voters approve 2022-23 school budget, elect two school board members
- 16: Delivery of school budget newsletters delayed in some areas of the city
- 13: Update: 22 positive COVID-19 cases reported May 9-13
- 13: WES celebrates Special Persons Night on May 16
- 10: School Climate Survey seeks input from students, staff and families
- 6: Update: 11 positive COVID-19 cases reported May 2-6
- 6: Earth Science students explore Howe Caverns
- 6: Guest speaker gets real about “fake news”
- 5: Familiar face steps into interim assistant principal role at WES through June
- 2: Residents to vote May 17 on proposed 2022-23 budget
- 29: Update: Three positive COVID-19 cases reported April 26-29
- 28: HVCC offers college-bound seniors a head start this summer
- 25: April 25 Update: Seven positive COVID-19 cases reported
- 22: WHS senior learns to have “patients” thanks to internship with Whitney Young Health
- 15: Watervliet celebrates Dr. Amanda Duff of Whitney Young Health as a Friend of Education
- 14: Update: COVID-19 Cases April 11-14 & Reminder: Spring Break April 15-22
- 12: WES practices safety procedures during lockdown drill
- 11: Memorial Day Break Extended
- 11: Board of Education to meet Tuesday, April 12
- 8: Update: No new COVID-19 cases reported April 4-8
- 7: Internship provides different perspective on career interest
- 4: Earn College Credit this Summer with College in the High School
- 4: District earns Utica National’s Top School Safety Excellence Award
- 1: Update: COVID-19 cases March 28-April 1
- 25: Update: COVID-19 cases March 21-25
- 25: WHS & Capital Region BOCES student presents gift to Police Department, City of Watervliet
- 24: WJSHS students pen winning essays in Elks writing contest
- 23: Join Us March 24 for Proposed 2022-23 School Budget Workshop
- 18: Update: COVID-19 cases March 14-18
- 17: Band Students of the Month: January and February
- 11: Principal’s letter about upcoming state tests
- 11: Principal’s letter about upcoming state tests
- 11: Students, staff celebrate “Diversity = Strength” at WES
- 11: Update: COVID-19 cases March 11
- 7: WHS senior pictures a career in medical field
- 4: Update: COVID-19 cases March 4
- 28: Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 21-28
- 28: Register for prekindergarten programs for the 2022-23 school year
- 28: City issues notification about water system in the area of Hillside Drive, Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School
- 27: Update: Governor lifts mask mandate in schools starting Wednesday, March 2
- 18: Cabin Fever Day fun spread throughout both schools
- 18: Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 15-18
- 16: From WNYT Sports: Watervliet wrestler relies on feel instead of sight to compete
- 15: WJSHS community mourns loss of student
- 14: Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 14
- 11: Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 8-11
- 11: High school students recount the influence of famous mathematicians through research projects
- 10: WJSHS morning announcements go digital!
- 7: Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 1-7
- 3: Two fifth-graders vie for title of Spelling Bee champion!
- 3: WJSHS students, staff practice safety drill
- 2: WES students, staff practice safety drill
- 31: Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 31
- 28: Two students graduate early from WHS
- 28: Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 25-28
- 25: Update: Mask rule to remain in effect while court proceedings continue
- 24: Jan. 24 Update: COVID-19 cases, at-home test kits available for pick up
- 21: Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 19-Jan. 21
- 19: Reminder: January Regents exams canceled, high school students to follow regular schedule next week
- 19: Jan. 19 Update: New COVID-19 cases reported, updated COVID-19 protocols
- 14: Jan. 14 Update: New COVID cases reported, more changes to guidance expected
- 10: Jan. 10 Update: New Health Department Guidance Brings Changes to COVID Protocols
- 7: Jan. 7 Update: 36 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported
- 7: WHS Senior Explores Physical Therapy Career Path
- 4: Jan. 4 Update: 18 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported
- 3: Update: 33 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported from Dec. 24-Jan. 3
- 3: COVID-19 at-home test kits available for district families
- 30: Dec. 30 update: Message about COVID-19 tests
- 23: Dec. 23 update: Notification of seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 22: January 2022 Regents Canceled
- 20: Watervliet students share sounds of the season, holiday cheer with community
- 20: Dec. 20 update: Notification of seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 17: Dec. 17 update: Notification of seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 17: Internship program provides opportunities for high school seniors to explore careers of interest
- 10: Dec. 10 update: Notifications of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 7: District welcomes new Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- 6: Dec. 6 Update: Notification of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 3: Dec. 3 Update: Notification of one new confirmed COVID-19 case
- 3: Garnet & Grey Bands, Cannoneer Chorus Return to Stage for Winter Concert on Dec. 8
- 2: A Message about School Closings/Delays/Remote Learning Days
- 2: New club gives students a taste of the culinary arts
- 2: Lockdown drills practiced at WJSHS, WES
- 29: Nov. 29 Update: Notification of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 24: NYS Assemblymember ‘Drops Everything to Read’ to Students
- 23: Nov. 23 Update: Notification of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 22: Nov. 22 Update: Notification of four new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 22: Masterminds team wins first match of the season!
- 20: Nov. 19 Update: Notification of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 19: Students learn to make a tasty side dish for the holidays
- 12: Nov. 12 Update: Notification of four new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 9: Reminder: WES Picture Retake Day is November 16
- 8: Equity Statement of Commitment – #24United
- 5: WHS Seniors Accepted to HVCC “On the Spot” During Instant Admissions Day
- 29: Oct. 29 Update: Notification of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 25: Oct. 25 Update: Notification of two new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 22: Oct. 22 Update: Notification of five confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 22: WJSHS selects first “Colleague of the Month”
- 21: Lockdown drill at WES
- 21: Lockdown drill at WJSHS
- 15: More than 400 WJSHS students recognized for achievements during the first weeks of school year
- 15: Oct. 15 Update: Notification of two new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 12: Oct. 12 Update: Notification of three confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 8: Oct. 8 Update: Notification of one confirmed COVID-19 case
- 7: District receives state grant to continue ExTRA programs
- 7: ExTRA Program Offers Homework Support, After-School Activities Starting Oct. 12
- 7: ExTRA Program Offers Homework Help, After-School Clubs Starting Oct. 12
- 5: Oct. 5 Update: Grades 11-12 Students to Shift to Remote Learning for Oct. 6-7
- 5: College Caravan rolls into Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School
- 4: Oct. 4 Update: Notification of four confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 1: Oct. 1 Update: Notification of two confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 1: District to begin COVID testing
- 28: Sept. 28 Update: Notification of two confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 24: Sept. 24 Update: Notification of one positive COVID case
- 24: Reminder: WES Picture Days Coming Up October 6-7
- 20: Sept. 20 Update: Notification of three positive COVID cases
- 17: Sept. 17 Update: Notification of five positive COVID cases
- 16: Virtual College Visits – Fall 2021
- 13: Sept. 13 Update: Notification of three positive COVID cases
- 10: On 20th Anniversary – Teachers, Students Remember 9/11
- 10: Sept. 10: Notification of two positive COVID cases
- 9: Sept. 9 notification of confirmed COVID-19 case
- 2: Welcome Back!
- 2: Teachers, staff prepare for return of students
- 2: School Tax Bills Mailed
- 30: District switches to new online school meal payment program
- 30: WCSD welcomes new teachers, staff
- 26: WJSHS Welcome Back Letter
- 25: WES Welcome Back Letter
- 24: Grades 6-12 Schedules for 2021-2022 School Year Available on the Portal
- 19: An important message for Watervliet City School District families about Back-to-School plans for 2021-22
- 13: STEM Summer Camp Ends with Olympic-themed Robotics Showcase
- 12: Board of Education appoints a familiar face to role of Superintendent of Watervliet City Schools
- 9: School Supply Lists for 2021-22
- 6: Superintendent’s Message: Remote-Only Learning Option Survey
- 2: Grade 6-8 School Supply Lists for 2021-22
- 2: Aug. 2: District notified of positive COVID case
- 28: Space available for 4-year-old children in full-day Prekindergarten program
- 15: WES School Supply Lists for 2021-22
- 12: District welcomes new Director of Special Education and Student Support Services
- 12: Two Watervliet students to gain valuable technology and career skills through IBM summer internship
- 2: State Foundation Aid Funding Plan
- 1: A reminder about immunizations and health screenings required for school
- 27: Graduates experience ‘a year like no other’ and come out stronger, determined and hopeful
- 25: Longtime educators, staff member recognized for service, dedication to Watervliet City Schools
- 25: Summer Meals Information and Distribution Sites
- 24: Live stream link available for Class of 2021 Graduation
- 24: WHS students awarded prestigious scholarships for college
- 23: WHS Principal Shares Information on Graduation
- 22: Live stream link available for Grade 6 celebration
- 17: Update on Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony
- 17: WJSHS Chromebook Drop Off for June 2021
- 10: Watervliet District-Wide Safety Plan Available for Review
- 9: End-of-Year Schedules for 6-12, Regents Exams, Live stream links available for Grade 6 celebration, Class of 2021 graduation
- 9: End-of-Year Schedule for K-5. Live stream link added for Grade 5 celebration
- 9: End-of-Year Schedules for K-12, Regents Exams, Livestream Links Added
- 8: Update: Change to mask requirements when outdoors
- 8: District seeks input on COVID Relief Funding, Recording of June 10 Community Forum Available
- 6: School mask requirements remain unchanged at this time
- 4: Watervliet Elementary designated a 2020-21 Gold Star No Place For Hate School
- 3: June 3 Update: Two confirmed positive COVID-19 cases reported
- 3: NYS Vaccination Scholarship Incentive
- 2: Important End-of-Year Dates for Watervliet UPK
- 2: Watervliet Elementary School Recognized as a Common Sense School
- 26: Principal’s Message About Class of 2021 End-of-Year Celebrations
- 24: HVCC offers College in the High School and College Head Start programs for students this summer
- 21: Students’ artwork selected in local Elks 2020-21 Drug Awareness Poster contest
- 21: Update on COVID-19 health and safety protocols in schools
- 21: Award-winning FoodPlay Productions to present ToBe Fit at WES
- 18: Thank you! Watervliet voters approve 2021-22 school budget
- 14: The Maple Experience offers students a sweet lesson about the maple industry
- 14: National Junior Honor Society Induction set for May 26
- 14: NEACAC hosts virtual Spring College Fair on May 16, resources available through May 31
- 13: Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society inducts 17 new members, ceremony livestreamed
- 11: WHS alum’s donation helps students get a better sleep
- 7: WJSHS 3rd quarter recognition video celebrates student accomplishments
- 4: May 4 Update: Two classrooms switch to remote learning due to presumed positive COVID-19 cases
- 29: Information about June 2021 Regent Exams and end-of-year schedule
- 28: April 28 Update: One confirmed positive COVID-19 case reported
- 27: April 27 Update: Three confirmed positive COVID-19 cases reported
- 23: April 23 Update: Positive COVID-19 case reported
- 23: Board of Education adopts $30.4 million school budget
- 20: Grade 6 to remain at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School
- 15: 2021-22 budget presentations
- 13: Students test their engineering skills with pasta bridge design project
- 8: How to Request an Absentee or Military Ballot for the May 18 School Budget Vote
- 8: April 8 Update: One new case of COVID-19 reported
- 1: Whitney Young Health Planning Vaccination Clinic at WJSHS for Eligible Students
- 31: March 31 Update: One new COVID-19 case reported
- 31: Update on NYS Grades 3-8 Assessments
- 31: Update on NYS Grades 3-5 Assessments
- 31: Update on NYS Grades 6-8 Assessments
- 31: Attention Remote Learners: the WES Yearbook needs your photos!
- 30: March 30 Update: One new COVID-19 case reported
- 29: March 29 Update: Two new cases of COVID-19 reported
- 26: March 26 Update: Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
- 25: Budget Development & Calendar Additions
- 19: March 19 Update: Three confirmed COVID-19 cases
- 19: Phone service out at WES, WJSHS
- 18: Local journalist dishes on her career during virtual visit with WHS students
- 16: Spring 2021 Virtual College Fairs
- 15: Final Teaching & Learning Change Waiver for 2020-21 School Year
- 11: March 11 Update: One new case of COVID-19 confirmed
- 10: Board of Education nominating petitions available
- 8: Register for the EPK (3-year-old) and UPK (4-year-old) classrooms 2021-22 School Year
- 5: WES Fourth Grader to Compete in Regional Spelling Bee
- 4: Update on NYS Testing for Grades 3-8
- 3: March 3 Update: Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
- 26: Feb. 26 Update: Two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
- 23: Registration information for prekindergarten programs for the 2021-22 school year
- 23: Watervliet Student Ambassadors Food Drive
- 22: Feb. 22 COVID-19 Update: One new positive case confirmed in the WJSHS community
- 22: WCSD bids farewell to lifelong Cannoneer and a beloved administrator of 30+ years
- 19: Feb. 19 Update: COVID-19 confirmed cases
- 9: Feb. 9 Update: Notification of two positive COVID cases, one classroom to move to remote learning this week
- 5: Feb. 5 COVID-19 Update
- 5: Grades 9-12 Second Quarter “Virtual” Report Card Night
- 4: WJSHS practices lockdown drill
- 1: A Message from the Superintendent: Athletics & the Arts
- 29: Cabin Fever Day highlights random acts of kindness
- 28: WES practices lockdown drill
- 27: Update Jan. 27: District notified of six positive COVID-19 cases
- 22: Jan. 22 Update: COVID-19 testing, in-person/hybrid learning schedules to resume for grades 7-12
- 22: Fourth-graders learn about dairy industry, make ice cream during hands-on classroom activity
- 21: Masterminds team earns victory in hard-fought match
- 17: COVID-19 Update/Jan. 17: Grades 7-12 Classes to Move to Remote Learning Jan. 19-22
- 15: Principal Letter: Grades 7-12 midterm exams set for Jan. 19-29
- 14: Update Jan. 14: One new confirmed COVID-19 case
- 14: District to begin school-based COVID-19 testing
- 13: Update Jan. 13: Three new positive cases, one classroom to move to remote learning
- 8: Update Jan. 8: Three Confirmed COVID Cases
- 6: Parents invited to participate in equity focus group virtual discussion on Monday, Jan. 11
- 4: Jan. 4 Update: Five confirmed COVID-19 cases reported
- 3: Watervliet Schools Will Open for In-Person Teaching and Learning on Jan. 4
- 30: Dec. 30 Update: Three positive COVID cases reported
- 30: A reminder to complete our COVID-19 testing consent form
- 23: Holiday Recess: Dec. 24 – Jan. 1
- 23: COVID-19 notification – Dec. 23
- 21: COVID-19 notification – December 21
- 20: All UPK-grade 12 students to shift to remote learning December 21-23
- 19: District notified of positive COVID-19 case
- 18: District notified of presumptive positive COVID-19 case
- 18: Watervliet Elks deliver dictionaries for third grade students
- 17: District notified of positive COVID-19 case at Watervliet Elementary School
- 15: Winter Weather and Remote Learning Days
- 15: District notified of two positive COVID-19 cases at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School
- 14: District notified of positive COVID-19 case at Watervliet Elementary School
- 10: District notified of positive COVID-19 case
- 9: Update on Water Testing at WES, WJSHS
- 8: District notified of three positive COVID-19 cases
- 2: Important Update on COVID-19 Guidance from NYS and COVID-19 Testing in Schools
- 2: Two additional individuals test positive for COVID-19
- 29: Watervliet UPK through Grade 5 Classes to Transition to All-Remote Learning Nov. 30-Dec. 4
- 27: Individual at WES Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 24: Virtual After-School Clubs for Grades 3-12 to Begin Dec. 1 – Sign Up Now!
- 18: COVID-19 Update 2: Watervliet Grades 6-12 Classes to Transition to All-Remote Learning Nov. 19-24
- 18: Update Nov. 18: Student in remote learning program tests positive for COVID-19
- 18: First Quarter Marking Period Ends, Report Card Information for Grades 6-12
- 16: Individual at WJSHS Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 16: NYS Education Department launches new Parent Dashboard
- 13: Whitney Young Health to make COVID-19 testing available for students
- 11: WCSD to have a Practice Remote (Virtual) Learning Day on Tuesday, Nov. 24
- 9: Water testing results for Watervliet schools
- 26: Fighting the Flu at Home and School
- 22: Lockdown drills held at district schools
- 16: UPK students make “egg”cellent predictions during science activity
- 1: 2020-2021 Virtual College Visits
- 30: Student in remote learning program tests positive for COVID-19
- 26: Reported COVID cases appear to be in error
- 23: Parental Notification: Right to Withhold Certain Information from Military Recruitment and Institutions of Higher Learning
- 21: Prekindergarten spots available
- 8: Transportation information for grades 6-12 students
- 8: A few health and safety reminders for the first day of school
- 2: Orientation for WES virtual learners planned for the first week of school
- 2: Information about the WJSHS Learning Schedule
- 28: Kindergarten orientation set for Tuesday, Sept. 8
- 27: Watervliet schools prepare to welcome back students on Sept. 9
- 26: WJSHS Principal Welcome Back Letter
- 26: WES Principal Welcome Back Letter
- 17: School supply list for grades 7-12 students
- 13: Virtual forums on reopening schools
- 9: WCSD Reopening Forum for 6th-12th Grade Parents held Aug. 12 and Aug. 14
- 9: WCSD Reopening Forums for UPK-Grade 6 Parents were held Aug. 10 and Aug. 14
- 9: Update: Governor announces schools may reopen in September
- 5: Elementary supply lists for the 2020-21 school year
- 31: WCSD submits its School Reopening Plan for 2020-21 to State Education Department
- 21: NYSPHSAA announces delayed start date for Fall sports, cancels Fall championships
- 10: Protocols for staff and visitors to our schools
- 7: Summer Adventure Site Offers Week-by-Week Activities for Grades K-5
- 6: Cavanaugh, Senecal selected to lead Board of Education in 2020-21
- 25: Update on Summer Meal Distribution
- 23: Fresh fruits and veggies available to Watervliet students, families this summer
- 23: Summer Reading for All WJSHS Students
- 23: WES Summer Reading
- 18: Pair of Watervliet High School students awarded scholarships for excellence in science and math
- 18: Superintendent’s end-of-year message wraps up a unique school year
- 16: Watervliet voters approve 2020-21 school budget, elect two to serve on school board
- 11: End of School Year Update from WES Principal
- 10: Class of 2020 Graduation Plan Announced
- 9: WES Personal Item Pick-Up and Chromebook Drop-Off
- 8: WCSD prepares to transition to summer meals program
- 5: Registration for Remote Summer School
- 4: Update on voting by absentee ballot
- 4: A closer look at the 2020-21 budget proposal
- 3: Parent/Guardians May Decline Examination Waivers
- 1: Message from Superintendent Caplan to the Watervliet community
- 1: Public Budget Hearing/Meet the Candidates/Board of Education meeting set for June 2
- 27: Registration for 2020-21 prekindergarten programs extended to June 18
- 27: National Junior Honor Society inducts 24 students during virtual ceremony
- 21: Board of Education adopts proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year
- 20: Feedback sought for statewide Thought Exchange on reopening schools
- 18: WES celebrates Virtual Grandparents and Special Persons Night
- 14: Update May 14: Important end-of-year information
- 13: Board of Education to hold virtual budget meetings
- 7: Students inducted into National Honor Society via virtual ceremony in May
- 6: Update on registration for district prekindergarten programs for 2020-21 school year
- 6: Annual school budget vote and board election to be held June 9 by absentee ballot
- 6: Educators share best wishes for the Class of 2020
- 1: Update May 1: Schools to remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic year
- 30: Virtual schedules for grades 7-12 students available online
- 29: High school juniors and families invited to participate in virtual SUNY College Fair
- 28: 3rd Quarter Report Cards now available on portal for grades 7-12
- 20: Whitney Young Health offering COVID-19 testing by appointment at Albany, Watervliet locations
- 16: April 16 Update: School closure extended to May 15
- 10: Watervliet Elementary School celebrates school spirit
- 8: Update April 8: School closure extended through April 29, June Regents exams canceled
- 7: Special messages from WJSHS teachers and staff to our students
- 6: Date change for April Board of Education meeting
- 3: April 3: Update on instruction and learning
- 31: Update March 31: Governor’s executive order extends school closure
- 24: Update March 24: School bus stops added as drop-off sites for free school meals
- 23: UPDATE March 23: State suspends grades 3-8 testing, parks & playgrounds closed in the city
- 22: WMHT supports at-home learning with on-air and online educational programming
- 20: Update March 20: Important reminders about free meals pick-up, building access
- 20: Childcare for families
- 19: Update March 19: Access to school buildings
- 18: Update March 18: Chromebooks and WiFi
- 17: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE: School closure extended to two weeks
- 16: Update March 16, 2020: COVID-19/Coronavirus
- 27: Masterminds teams masterful in competition
- 27: Information about the coronavirus
- 25: Date change for April Board of Education meeting
- 10: Trio of 10th graders pen winning essays on Freedom of Speech
- 4: $9.9 million capital project approved
- 31: WES Makerspace Fair presents an opportunity for students to tinker, build and design
- 27: Ninth grader recognized as top reader for the second quarter
- 24: Capital project vote is Tuesday, Feb. 4
- 17: Watervliet student athletes in the news
- 17: Grade 8 students “get credit” for creative writing
- 23: Principal letter about January exams and review classes
- 19: Statistics students collect data, present findings on famous statisticians
- 19: Cannoneer wrestler featured on WNYT as Vent Fitness High School Athlete of the Week
- 11: Board of Education adopts capital project resolution, public vote set for February 4, 2020
- 6: Friendly competition abounds in annual Spelling Bee