March is Women in the Trades Month. So what better time to celebrate a Watervliet student who aspires to a career in welding? Meet Kansas Ponzo! Six months ago, the 11th-grader only knew about welding from watching a TV show. Today, Kansas is forging a bright future in the welding and metal fabrication industry thanks …
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The Watervliet City School District will begin accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year for our early prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children (EPK) March 8-9, and our universal prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children (UPK) March 22-23. Information about applying for 3 year-old-prekindergarten program (EPK) Information about applying for 4 year-old-prekindergarten information (UPK) Please email Danielle …
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We are proud to congratulate Andre Langley and Fereshteh Nazari on earning their high school diplomas and graduating early from Watervliet High School. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Don Stevens presented diplomas to the two early graduates during a small ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the high school conference room. Watervliet High School Principal Jessie …
UPDATE: High School Choral Festival on WMHT-TV tonight! You’re invited to tune in to WMHT tonight – Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. – to see a spotlight on Albany Pro Musica’s recent High School Choral Festival! A team from WMHT’s AHA! A House for Arts was there to capture some of the highlights. You …
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It was a nail-biter to the end, but in just over an hour ‒ and 148 words into the competition ‒ fifth-grader Usloob Ashgar edged out fourth-grader Za’Kyi Burks to become champion of the annual WES Spelling Bee! The bee lasted 18 rounds before Usloob from Mrs. Bird’s fifth-grade class, captured the title ‒ correctly …
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Cannoneer Culture continues to build as another dozen 6th, 7th and 8th graders are named Students of the Month for December! The Cannoneer Culture initiative was introduced to junior high students this year in an effort to improve the overall school climate. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align …
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WHS senior Jay Chaplin, co-captain of the Cannoneers basketball team, has been selected as a NewsChannel 13 Athlete of the Week! Jay is focused on supporting his teammates in their bid to return to the Patroon Conference championship game this year. Congratulations Jay!
Welcome back to the Chess Club, which has returned this year to the rotation of after-school activities after a long hiatus. The Chess Club meets every Thursday after school with math teacher Yuriy Berin serving as the club’s advisor. Just before the holiday break, the Chess Club held its first tournament of the year. Twelve …
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Watervliet High School junior Demari Perkins is among the 14 high school students who have completed the first step towards their goal of becoming professionals in the network cabling industry. Demari and his peers from eight other school districts are enrolled in the Capital Region BOCES Network Cabling Technician/Smart Home Technology program. They were awarded …
On behalf of the Board of Education, I wish Happy Holidays to our teachers, staff, students and families, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other seasonal festivities. A reminder that our schools are closed from December 26 through January 2 for holiday break. I look forward to welcoming back our students and staff when …
