School Board Recognition Week (Oct. 17-21) celebrates and promotes awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members across New York. We proudly recognize our local board members for their commitment and service to the Watervliet school community. “Our board members dedicate significant hours supporting our schools by working through issues and …
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On your mark, get set, go! Kindergarten students stood at the starting line anxiously awaiting the coach’s whistle to signal the start of Watervliet Elementary School’s annual Apple Run. Upon hearing that short burst of sound, the kindergartners took off at top speed running with their classmates around the course on the field outside the …
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Two of our friends from the Watervliet Fire Department visited the elementary school to share fire prevention and safety tips with students during National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) . Reflecting on this year’s theme – “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” – Lt. Tim Delisle and Firefighter Phil DiPompei reminded students about simple yet …
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Building Cannoneer Culture We introduced “Cannoneer Culture” to grades 6-8 students at the beginning of the year in an effort to improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align with our Board of Education goals. Each month, our teachers and …
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The Albany County Department of Health recently informed schools that Albany is among several upstate counties with HIGH transmission levels of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control CDC) designates transmission levels based on test results and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among other factors. We want to make families and staff aware of this information; however, …
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Congratulations to Abolfazl Akbar who joined Watervliet High School’s Class of 2022 after earning credits over the summer! Abolfazl returned to the high school today to receive his diploma. While here, school counselor David Olszewski presented him a Class of 2022 graduate lawn sign. “It is important that we recognize and celebrate our students, like …
More than 870 students, parents, and community members attended our Welcome Back Celebration on a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. We could not have have asked for better weather – and we certainly could not have pulled off this huge event without the assistance of our many volunteers and our sponsors! A special thank you to …
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School tax bills have been mailed to homeowners in the Watervliet City School District. To look up your bill, visit https://taxes.neric.org/default.aspx?district=Xv22019941 If you have questions, please call 518-629-3225. The deadline to pay taxes without interest is Friday, September 30.
A contingent of teachers and staff all dressed in t-shirts with the words United in Kindness emblazoned on the front and back streamed into the gymnasium on staff opening day. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Stevens greeted them with these words: “Today is not about ‘doing work’ – today is about getting to know each …
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All students enrolled in the Watervliet City School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school every day at no charge during the 2022-23 school year through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). Do we still need to complete a Household Income Eligibility Form? Yes, you still need to complete a form. …
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