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Student Athletes of the Month — April 2024

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement in their respective sports. Student athletes are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches in April 2024, our Athletes of the Month are senior Ayla Bagnardi and junior Nasir Lanier. Congratulations! Ayla Bagnardi — …

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District harnesses new technology to enhance school bus safety

30-day warning period begins  Watervliet City Schools has partnered with BusPatrol and the City of Watervliet to launch a new school bus stop-arm photo enforcement program aimed at reducing the number of drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. This proactive effort will help combat reckless driving around school buses and protect students who ride …

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WCSD recognized for safety efforts, BOE member honored for leadership

In recent weeks, Watervliet City School District officials have received two separate safety accolades — and a school board member was recognized for leadership by a state-wide association. WPD Award of Merit for Partnership On Friday, May 17, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens accepted a Merit Award for Partnership from the Watervliet Police Department …

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Fifth-graders receive Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Awards

A shout-out to 10 fifth-grade students who were selected as recipients of the Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Award for the 2023-24 school year. We applaud the following students for this achievement: Mark Balashov Wesley Cassimiro Jr. Shylah Figueroa Cortlyn Hoefer Nakaylin Hardy Erin Irvine Landon Miglucci Brianna Soares-Manchame Caleb Strock Anthony VanPatten The …

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EVOLVE: A Year of Growth and Discovery

This year, Watervliet introduced an innovative alternative education program called ‘EVOLVE’ for high school students who have struggled with success in the traditional school setting. This program offers a supportive environment with smaller class sizes, allowing for more personalized attention to help students excel academically while building meaningful connections with teachers and their peers. As …

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WHS students share their prose in the 2nd Annual Capital Region Poetry Slam

Three Watervliet High School students competed in the 2nd Annual Capital Region Poetry Slam on Thursday, April 11, at the Doane Stuart School in Rensselaer. Kharyn Acosta, a ninth grader, recited an original poem, “To My Older Brother,” while 11th graders Abdullah Hodge and Rayan Ahmed collaborated on the poem, “Constitution of the Students.” The …

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Varsity baseball player strikes out 21 to set new school record

Congratulations to varsity baseball player Zayden Crouse for his 21 strikeout game vs. Berlin-New Lebanon. On April 6, the 11th grader pitched 7 and 2/3rd innings striking out 21 batters This accomplishment breaks the previous school record of 19 in a game, and also ties him for second best all time within Section 2 as …

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Student Athletes of the Month – March 2024

Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement in their respective sports. Student athletes are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons. Nominated by their coaches in March 2024, our Athletes of the Month are Makenzie Ryan and Zayden Crouse. Congratulations! Makenzie Ryan — Varsity Softball …

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Catching up with Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month

Another two dozen (+1) students were recognized for demonstrating the “Cannoneer Culture” values during the months of January and February. The Cannoneer Culture initiative was introduced to celebrate grades 6-8 students whose efforts help improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School. Throughout the school year, teachers and staff nominate a total of …

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