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Dec. 3 Update: Notification of one new confirmed COVID-19 case

We learned of one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. A member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school have been notified …

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Garnet & Grey Bands, Cannoneer Chorus Return to Stage for Winter Concert on Dec. 8

Student musicians prepare for first performance in nearly two years Written by Ella Bendon and Megan Polaro, WHS seniors and CEIP communication interns; Photos by Ella Bendon On Wednesday, December 8, the Watervliet band and chorus will perform their first concert since the return to in-person learning. The staff and community are thrilled to have …

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A Message about School Closings/Delays/Remote Learning Days

Seeing the first snowflakes of the season over Thanksgiving break reminded us to remind our Watervliet families about how we will communicate school closings, delays, or a shift to a remote teaching and learning day if weather conditions or a spike in positive COVID cases make it necessary. Technology offers us greater flexibility when making …

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Lockdown drills practiced at WJSHS, WES

Lockdown drills were completed today, Thursday, Dec. 2, at both the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School and the Watervliet Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., respectively. The Watervliet Police Department and first responders from the Watervliet Fire Department participated in the lockdown drills at both buildings. Lockdown drills are among several emergency drills that …

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Nov. 29 Update: Notification of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases

We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Two members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and one member of the Watervliet Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals …

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NYS Assemblymember ‘Drops Everything to Read’ to Students

NYS Assemblymember John McDonald visited WES for DEAR Day where he read “of Thee I Sing,” to 5th grade classes. The inspirational book penned by President Barack Obama for his daughters celebrates the characteristics and achievement of 13 famous American personalities and historical figures and how each helped shape our nation. DEAR Day, which stands …

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Nov. 23 Update: Notification of three new confirmed COVID-19 cases

We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community – all are members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals identified as having potential exposure at school have been notified and advised of the need to …

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Nov. 22 Update: Notification of four new confirmed COVID-19 cases

We learned of four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Three members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and one member of the Watervliet Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and all individuals …

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Masterminds team wins first match of the season!

Post and photos by Ella Bendon, WHS senior and CEIP communications intern (and Masterminds team member) Congratulations to the Watervliet Masterminds Club on winning their first match last Tuesday at Niskayuna! Masterminds is a school-sanctioned club where students compete in trivia games against other schools. Masterminds a great opportunity for students to interact with other …

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