Watervliet Elementary School practiced a lockdown drill that began at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 21. This is one of several safety drills that occur during the school year to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice emergency procedures. Thanks to the Watervliet Police Department for their participation in today’s drill.
Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School practiced a lockdown drill that began at 9 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 21. This is one of several safety drills that occur during the school year to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice emergency procedures. Thanks to the Watervliet Police Department for their participation in today’s drill.
With the first quarter interims now in the books, Waterviet Jr.-Sr. High School is taking time to celebrate students (more than 400 of them!) who reached two significant goals during these first weeks of school: pass ALL their classes, and have NO disciplinary referrals. The students who accomplished both goals are being rewarded with a …
We have learned of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. Both are members of the Watervliet Elementary School community who have 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 …
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We learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. One is a member of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community and two others who tested positive for COVID-19 are from the Watervliet Elementary School community. Contact tracing was completed as per Albany County Department of Health protocols and …
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We have learned of one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. One member of the Watervliet Elementary 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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Opportunities for additional academic support and enrichment resumes October 12 The Watervliet City School District will provide after-school academic support during the 2021-22 school year as well as a variety of after-school enrichment opportunities for students thanks to a grant from the state. The New York State Education Department awarded a second round of funding …
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The ExTRA (Extra Time Raises Achievement) Program is a before- and after- school program offered by the Watervliet City School District to support student success and engagement in school. This program offers “Book Buddies” for K-2 students and homework assistance for grades 3-5 students four mornings per week, Monday-Thursday. Additionally an optional hour of club …
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The ExTRA (Extra Time Raises Achievement) Program is an after-school program offered by the Watervliet City School District to support student success and engagement in school. This program provides homework and classwork assistance four afternoons per week Monday-Thursday, followed by an optional hour of club activities. For the 2021-22 school year, we hope to have …
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A rise in COVID cases and the number of individuals who have been advised by the Department of Health to quarantine has created a temporary shortage of teachers and staff in the upper grade levels at Watervliet High School. As a result, ALL students in grades 11 and 12 will switch to remote learning for …
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