April 27 Update: Three confirmed positive COVID-19 cases reported

We have been notified of three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet City School District community since our last update. Two individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19. All contacts associated with these cases have been identified and advised of the need to quarantine as a precaution. Two …

Board of Education adopts $30.4 million school budget

Residents to vote on May 18 During its meeting on April 22, the Watervliet Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $30,463,000 budget for the 2021-22 school year. The proposed budget maintains current staffing levels and supports all academic programs, services and extracurricular opportunities for students. The proposal carries a tax levy increase of 0.5%, …

Grade 6 to remain at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School

As this uniquely challenging school year winds down, district leaders are reflecting on the many changes driven by health and safety protocols implemented this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic – and how these will figure into the year ahead. With planning for next year underway, district leaders are carefully reviewing updated guidelines from the …

2021-22 budget presentations

During budget development for the 2021-22 school year, district and school leaders have prioritized academic programs and support services for students while remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers.  District leaders encourage families, staff, students and community members to learn about the proposed budget during the following presentations: Thursday, April 15, Public Budget presentation, 6 p.m. View …

Students test their engineering skills with pasta bridge design project

Grade 7 students recently worked to design and build bridges constructed primarily of dry strands of spaghetti or fettucine noodles. Before beginning the design process, the students learned about different types of bridges. They also had to consider how many noodles they would need for the shape of the structure, as well as which materials …

How to Request an Absentee or Military Ballot for the May 18 School Budget Vote

The 2021-22 Watervliet City School District budget vote and board election will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Absentee ballots Absentee ballots are available, upon request, to residents of the school district who will be out of town or unable to vote in person due to illness or …

Whitney Young Health Planning Vaccination Clinic at WJSHS for Eligible Students

The Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School and partner Whitney Young Health are preparing to offer a first round COVID-19 vaccination clinic for district students aged 16 or older on Wednesday, April 14. Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement on March 29 about expanding vaccine eligibility in the state to include individuals who are 16 or older, Whitney …

March 31 Update: One new COVID-19 case reported

We have learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 in our school community since yesterday’s update. The case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts have been notified by school administration and advised to quarantine as a precaution per health department guidelines. One classroom has switched to remote learning and …

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