The Watervliet Elementary School Band Student of the Month recognizes one 4th grade and one 5th grade band student who exemplifies commitment, hard work and dedication in the pursuit of excellence on their respective band instruments. Band Student of the Month for January 2022 Band Student of the Month for February 2022
As we approach Spring and the testing season, I am reaching out to families to remind you of the upcoming test dates. As a reminder, the 2022 Grades 6-8 English Language Arts and math tests will continue to be untimed, meaning as long as students are working productively, they will be given as much time …
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As we approach Spring and the testing season, I am touching base with our elementary school families to remind you about the important upcoming testing dates. The dates for the 2022 grades 3-5 NYS assessments are as follows: Tuesday, March 29 – Thursday, March 31: ELA Assessments (Grades 3-5) Tuesday, April 26 – Thursday, April …
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“That’s me!” a young student declared pointing at a vibrant self-portrait in a hallway at Watervliet Elementary School. Students throughout the building created likenesses of themselves reflecting their culture, interests, talents, hobbies and other traits. Teachers then compiled the drawings into collages to display in the hallway outside their classrooms as part of an activity …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update: One (1) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. A reminder that although the mask mandate has ended, the following COVID-19 protocols remain in …
Written by Ella Bendon, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications Intern Internship at medical imaging facility helps put career goals in focus The Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) class allows high school seniors to discover and explore possible career paths to map out their futures. One student in the program has used this class to her …
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Since our last update on Feb. 28, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Statewide school mask mandate lifted As you know, wearing face masks in schools …
Since our last update on Feb. 18 ─ the Friday before winter break ─ we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: • One (1) from Watervliet Elementary School • One (1) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS …
The Watervliet City School District will accept applications for the 2022-23 school year for our early prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children (EPK) beginning March 8-9, and our universal prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children (UPK) beginning March 15-16. Information about applying for 3 year-old-prekindergarten program (EPK) Information about applying for 4 year-old-prekindergarten information (UPK) Please email …
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The City of Watervliet has notified us that a recent sampling of the water system that serves Hillside Drive, which includes the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, found levels of Trihalomethanes (THMs) that exceed Health Department Maximum Contaminants Levels (MCL) requirements. The City has assured us this is not an emergency and the drinking water is …
