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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Our UPK program offers free access to a high-quality early education program for all eligible children. Call 518-629-3204 to enroll your child today! Who is eligible? Children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2022, and live in the Watervliet City School District are eligible for the program. The full-day prekindergarten …
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Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today unveiled portable air filtration units for use in K-12 classrooms in the Watervliet City Schools and other districts across the county. The air purifiers, which are manufactured in New York State by Austin Air Systems, were presented to School Superintendent Dr. Donald Stevens during a press conference at …
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As we prepare to open our schools next week, we have received guidance on COVID-19 safety protocols for the 2022-23 year from state and federal health officials. View the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance released earlier this month. View “What Parents/Caregivers Should Know about COVID Mitigation Strategies for the 2022-2023 School Year” from the …
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District and building leadership teams welcomed 25 new staff members to the Watervliet City Schools during the annual new staff orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Principals greeted new staff assigned to their respective buildings at the beginning of the daylong event, which included tours of the schools; a review of district policies; discussions about classroom …
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The Watervliet High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for 2022 include a longtime teacher/coach, several alumni who served as coaches and an Olympic competitor. A total of six nominees will be recognized by the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee during the 10th WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Brunch. The event will …
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The first day of school – Wednesday, Sept. 7 – will be here before you know it. Time to get started on back-to-school shopping! School supply lists for grades K-8 are available online. View elementary school supply lists View grades 6-8 supply lists
WCSD introduces new centralized communications app The Watervliet City School District is moving to a new communications platform called ParentSquare that replaces the One Call Now system. This user-friendly, school-to-home platform is designed to keep families informed and encourage a greater connection with our schools. ParentSquare automatically generates accounts for parents/guardians based on the email …
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The Watervliet City School District has openings for 4-year-olds in our free full-day UPK program! Please contact the UPK office for more information at 518-629-3204 or stop by the Watervliet Elementary School to pick up a registration application at the main entrance. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Who can attend? If you live …
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