High school students recount the influence of famous mathematicians through research projects

Students in the HVCC Intermediate Algebra course recently applied research and presentation skills to projects they completed on the greatest mathematicians in history and their contributions to today’s world. The projects required students to research famous mathematicians to learn about their lives, their educational background, and their key contributions to the history of mathematics and …

Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 1-7

Since our last update one week ago, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Six (6) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Three (3) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit …

Two fifth-graders vie for title of Spelling Bee champion!

After 18 rounds and just about 135 words later, fifth-grader Jayden Kayembe emerged as the champion of the 2022 Spelling Bee at Watervliet Elementary School. Only he and fellow fifth-grader Malachi Prince were left standing for the final five rounds of the nearly hour-long competition. Following a close back and forth effort between the two …

WJSHS students, staff practice safety drill

The Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School conducted a lockdown drill today – Thursday, Feb. 3 – at 9 a.m. Members of the Watervliet Police Department, including the district’s School Resource Officer, assisted with this morning’s drill, which lasted approximately 30 minutes. These safety drills are practiced throughout the school year to help prepare the school district’s …

WES students, staff practice safety drill

The Watervliet Elementary School conducted a lockdown drill today – Wednesday, Feb. 2 – at 9:30 a.m. Members of the Watervliet Police Department, including the district’s School Resource Officer, assisted with this morning’s drill, which lasted approximately 30 minutes. These safety drills are practiced throughout the school year to help prepare the school district’s faculty, …

Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 31

Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Three (3) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 …

Two students graduate early from WHS

Congratulations Kylie McLaughlin and Mahdi Mohseni on earning your high school diplomas and graduating early. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Don Stevens, Watervliet High School Principal Ryan Groat and Board of Education President Amanda Cavanaugh presented diplomas to the two early graduates during a small ceremony on Friday. Several teachers and school counselors attended the ceremony …

Update: Mask rule to remain in effect while court proceedings continue

Update posted Jan. 26, 2022: As promised, we are sharing the latest news about state mask protocols with our families, students and staff. Yesterday, an appellate judge issued an order that keeps the state’s mask mandate in place at least through the end of this week pending an appeal of an earlier court decision that …

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