Recognizing Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for March

Building Cannoneer Culture “Cannoneer Culture” continues to grow stronger as another dozen students in grades 6-8 were recognized recently for their efforts to improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align with our Board of Education goals. Being Present: I …

WES pinwheels show support for Mental Health Awareness

About a dozen students worked together to place 100 green pinwheels all around the WES campus last Friday in support of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 7-13, 2023). This activity officially kicked off Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week at WES. 

Visitor surprises nephew, kindergarten student at WES

The smile on elementary student Adrian Sziller’s face was priceless as a familiar face unexpectedly walk into kindergarten teacher Tina Shufelt’s classroom earlier this week. Adrian’s Aunt Kornelia, who is a Staff Sargent in the Air Force stationed in Texas, decided to stop by Watervliet Elementary School as a surprise for her nephew. The two …

Stewart’s donation to help support school programs

The manager of our neighborhood Stewart’s Shops recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Watervliet City School District. The funds received from Stewart’s will help support our athletic program at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School and our Student Ambassadors program at Watervliet Elementary School. The award was part of the 2023 Stewart’s Holiday Match, which …

Class assignment on business letters nets eighth-grade student some swag

Eighth-graders in Dan Lindemann’s information technology class recently learned about writing and formatting business letters. Once they learned the basics, each student was asked to choose their favorite business and write a professional letter to the company. Mr. Lindemann shared that eighth-grader Aari-on Ketchmore wrote an exceptional letter and was thrilled to receive not only …

Watervliet City School District receives Safety Excellence Award

The Watervliet City School District has earned a Platinum School Safety Excellence Award for 2023 from the Utica National Insurance Group. Watervliet is one of at least 165 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State to receive an award for our efforts to provide a safe and secure learning …

Watervliet High School junior among Capital Region BOCES students taking part in state competition

Demari Perkins, an 11th grader at Watervliet High School, is among the nearly 70 students from 19 area school districts who will represent Capital Region BOCES during a statewide competition this month that tests their abilities in the skilled trades and workplace. The students will showcase their work-related skills at the competition, which takes place …

Cannoneers Baseball Updates

Written by, photos by Anthony Bisner, WHS Senior, CEIP Communications Intern  Vliet v. Greenville The Varsity Boys Baseball team travels to Greenville High school to kick off their season on . Senior Logan Jamroz with a strong start to the season listing a strong 8 k’s throughout his first start. At the plate Senior David …

District mourns the loss of city police officer, Watervliet High School alum

We join with the Watervliet Police Department in mourning the loss of Sergeant Marc Langlais, who served the Watervliet community as a police officer for the past 19 years. Marc graduated from Watervliet High School as a member of the Class of 1995, and was active in the jazz band throughout high school. He married …

Author shares experience, positive outlook with WES students

Imagine being in fifth grade and enduring a life altering injury as the result of bullying. Nineteen-year-old author Isabella Sementilli doesn’t have to imagine — every day she lives with the after effects caused by a bullying incident. Isabella recently visited Watervliet Elementary School to read her book, “The Short Story of One Tough Cookie,” …

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