Supply lists for 2019-20 school year online
School supply lists for kindergarten through grade 6 are now available online. View elementary school supply lists
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Stevens named assistant superintendent
Congratulations to Donald Stevens on being named assistant superintendent of the Watervliet City School District. At its meeting in June, the Board of Education voted in support of the recommendation to elevate Mr. Stevens to this new role from his position as director of curriculum, instruction and professional development. Effective July 1, he becomes the …
WES Summer Reading
It is extremely important for all students to read over the summer! Why? Experts in the field of literacy have long encouraged students to read during the summer as it enhances the literacy skills developed throughout the school year. Reading for enjoyment is a practice that helps children increase their vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Watervliet …
Summer reading for all grades 8-12 students
The Watervliet City School District will continue its literacy initiative at the middle and high school level by requiring all students entering grades 8-12 to read over the summer. In an effort to improve literacy at all grade levels, students will be required to read one specific text that has been selected by the school …
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Religious exemptions removed from state vaccination law
On June 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that immediately removed the religious exemption for school vaccination requirements. Per the amendment to Public Health Law Section 2164, children who attend child daycare or public, private or parochial school who previously had a religious exemption must now receive their first age-appropriate dose in …
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School-Based Health Center Parent Survey
The Whitney Young School-Based Health Center is asking for feedback from parents and guardians of students in the Watervliet City School District. This year, Whitney Young Health opened a school-based health center (SBHC) at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School that provides primary and preventative medical services to students from prekindergarten through grade 12 whose parent have …
Vliet student athletes sign letters of intent to compete in college athletics
On Friday June 7, six senior student athletes were joined by teammates, coaches, family and friends as they signed ceremonial letters of intent to compete in collegiate athletics when they move on to pursue higher education in the fall. Cannoneers participating in the spring 2019 signing day included: Tyler Beauregard – Castleton State University, Castleton, …
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Students clean WWII memorial in honor of D-Day
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and honor the sacrifices of World War II veterans, high school students in Mrs. Helenek’s class cleaned the memorial in front of Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School early on June 6, 2019. Mixing Dawn dish detergent and water, and using a soft brush, the students scrubbed away the algae …
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Partnership to make fresh fruits and vegetables available to students, families over the summer
In an effort to further encourage healthy eating for our students and families, the Watervliet City School District has partnered with the Food Pantries for the Capital District and CDPHP to bring a free produce truck to three of our busiest summer lunch programs. Parents, students and community members will have access to free fresh …
WJSHS June 2019 Exam Schedule
The last full day of class for junior high and high school students is Monday, June 17. Regents exams begin on Tuesday, June 18. Students taking a Regents exam should review the exam schedule to determine the day(s) and time(s) they need to be in attendance. Junior high students (7th and 8th grade) will take …