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; …

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, …

Registration for district’s prekindergarten programs begins in March

The Watervliet City School District will begin accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year for our early prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children (EPK) March 11-12, and our universal prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children (UPK) March 18-19. Information about applying for 3 year-old-prekindergarten program (EPK)  Information about applying for 4 year-old-prekindergarten information (UPK)  Please email Danielle …

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, …

Fifth-graders secure top spots in annual spelling bee

After many rounds of friendly competition, fifth-grader Abdul Hadi Shoaib from Janina Rudzinski’s class correctly spelled the word “bibliophile” to clinch the title of WES Spelling Bee champion in January! Fifth-grade classmate Elijah Yepez spelled his way to second place and Sienna Williamson, a fifth-grade student in Joelle Bird’s class, placed third. To reach the …

Student Athletes of the Month – December 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, our Athletes of the Month for November are — Maylee Rodriguez, Brody Wallas and Aundru Woods. Congratulations! Varsity Indoor Track …

WES Drama Club presents Winter Showcase featuring skits and songs

Watervliet Elementary School’s Drama Club performed their Winter Showcase on Jan. 16 — opening with an energetic full cast dance routine from the musical, Hairspray. About two dozen students appeared in three short skits based on condensed versions of the Wizard of Oz, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Rapunzel. …

WHS students tour Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education programs

Approximately two dozen Watervliet high school students had an opportunity to explore potential career interests during an excursion to the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center’s Albany campus on Jan. 7. The 23 sophomores have wide-ranging interests from criminal justice to culinary, early childhood education to electrical trades, game design to global fashion, …

High school students are recognized as Kids of Character for November 

More than a dozen high school students were nominated by teachers or staff members and selected for November Kids of Character for the following categories: Be Positive, Be Present, Be Productive or Be Proud. The November Kids of Character Breakfast were treated to a special breakfast in their honor. Way to go! Grade 9 Jamari …

Student Athletes of the Month – November 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, our Athletes of the Month for November are — TJ King, Lea York and Julia Leibach. Congratulations! Varsity Indoor Track and …

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