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Elementary band students hit the right note with kindergarten classes

In recognition of Music in Our Schools month at Watervliet Elementary School, small groups of fourth-grade band students from each class section performed a short selection of songs for kindergarteners every morning during the week of March 24-28 in the music classroom. Music and band teacher Andrew Cowie lead the festive performances, which were designed …

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Watervliet student team earns top scores in annual Capital District E-Week Model Bridge Competition

Two Watervliet students worked together to design and build a top-scoring bridge in the annual Middle School Model Catwalk Competition, which is part of the Capital District 45th Annual Celebration of Engineers Week along with the annual High School Model Bridge Competition. Eighth graders Chris Helferty and Malachi Prince designed and built the balsa wood …

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Student Athletes of the Month – February 2025

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, our Athletes of the Month for February are Allanah Barnes, Braylon Dennis and Kai Pellaton. Track and Field: Allanah Barnes Track …

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Interested in running for the Board of Education? Petitions due April 30

One seat on the Watervliet City School District Board of Education is up for election during the annual school budget vote and school board election on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The seat is for a three-year term that will run from July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028. The Watervliet school board is made up of five …

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WES Cabin Fever Day recap

Students from the WES No Place for Hate committee visited K-5 classes during the annual Cabin Fever Day celebration on March 7 to help facilitate an activity celebrating the unique qualities that represent students’ identities. All K-5 classrooms participated in the activity, which included a video, a class discussion and students creating their own “My …

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Holocaust survivor shares harrowing story of strength, courage, hope with high school students

More than 150 students in grades 10-12 had the unique opportunity to learn in depth about a harrowing time in history from a survivor with firsthand knowledge. Seated on a chair in the center of the stage in the auditorium at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, Mr. Ivan Ramos calmly spoke into a microphone recounting the …

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Student Athletes of the Month – January 2025

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, our Athletes of the Month for January are Abdullah Hodge, Leniyah Leslie and Jack Sierra. Coach Dennis Lane nominated senior …

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Regeneron scientists share insights into biotech careers with students

Watervliet High School students recently had the chance to connect with local scientists and learn about the variety of careers in the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) that are available here in the Capital Region. The three scientists — Kristyn Greco, Executive Director Quality Control; Stephanie Palacios, Associate Director QC Analytical Sciences; …

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Second Quarter High Honor Roll, Honor Roll Announced

Approximately 285 middle and high school students achieved High Honor Roll and Honor Roll during the second quarter marking period of the school year. We are proud of your accomplishments. Congratulations and keep up the great work! High Honors Grade 6 Dominick Adams, Caleb Anney, Adina Arshad, Mei’Star Burden, Josleen Castro-Ortega, Nylah Clark, Bryce Donnelly, …

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WHS senior prepared to continue education at the CIA

A Watervliet High School student with a passion for pastry will attend a prestigious culinary school this fall thanks to her training at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center in Albany. Makayli Hurd, a member of Watervliet’s Class of 2025, has been accepted to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, …

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