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Four Watervliet High School seniors will be equipped with the technology necessary to succeed in college next year thanks to the Watervliet Housing Authority and the generosity of dozens of area businesses and community members. The soon-to-be graduates – Alexandria Collier, Khalaysia Dowdell, Ruben Rodriguez-Jimenez and Elexis Strack –  received the laptops as a result …

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Two Watervliet High School juniors have received science scholarships to distinguished colleges in New York state! Rayan Ahmed has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal, a scholarship opportunity through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) that recognizes successful high school students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. Kayla Dinoy has earned the Bausch + Lomb Honorary …

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Imagine the convenience of a carwash at the airport … noshing on artisan cheeses in a medieval castle … or getting a healthy boost from a completely organic energy drink with no additives or excess sugar. These are a few of the business concepts developed by 11th and 12th grade students for the Collaborative City …

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On behalf of our entire school community, we celebrate Watervliet High School senior Maria Barsoum and language teacher Rebecca Sweeney on being chosen for the Class of 2024 Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference! 38th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference Recipients Each year, the Capital Area School Development Association …

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Grade 8 students put their science and engineering skills to the test recently by focusing on a real-world issue: water shortages and water treatment. The students assumed the role of water resource engineers to source groundwater, remove sediments and test it for quality and drinkability. Through this hands-on experience, students gained practical skills in scientific …

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