Update May 1: Schools to remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic year

As you may have already heard, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during his May 1 press briefing that all New York schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This news, while not completely unexpected, still seems somewhat surreal. As educators, the idea …

Virtual schedules for grades 7-12 students available online

Watervliet teachers and staff remain committed to connecting with students and providing educational opportunities remotely through Google Classroom and other technology while our schools are closed due to COVID-19. We encourage WJSHS students and parents to check class schedules and office hours, which are now available online.  View the virtual class schedule for grades 9-12 …

Whitney Young Health offering COVID-19 testing by appointment at Albany, Watervliet locations

Whitney Young Health (WYH), in collaboration with Albany County, is offering mobile Coronavirus/COVID-19 testing to the community. Testing will be available by appointment only to county residents at different sites on a rotating basis. Each week the mobile sites will rotate morning and afternoon testing. PLEASE NOTE: All testing is by appointment only, after being …

April 16 Update: School closure extended to May 15

During his daily press briefing today, Thursday, April 16, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his NY PAUSE order will continue through May 15, meaning that schools and nonessential businesses will remain closed during this time in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. View the governor’s executive order that includes the school closure extension. In …

Update April 8: School closure extended through April 29, June Regents exams canceled

This week, Gov. Cuomo announced that due to ongoing public health concerns related to COVID-19/Coronavirus, the statewide school closure will be extended through April 29. A reminder that during this time, schools are required to continue to provide online learning opportunities and meals for students (including on days originally scheduled as spring break), and share information …

Date change for April Board of Education meeting

The date for the Board of Education meeting this month has changed to Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. In an effort to comply with social distancing, the meeting will be held remotely. A link to the meeting will be posted on the district’s web page immediately prior to the meeting.

April 3: Update on instruction and learning

The ongoing COVID-19/Coronavirus public health emergency has challenged everyone in different ways. For educators, it has resulted in finding new ways to support our students while they are not in our classrooms. A longer than expected school closure – currently through at least April 14 – means at-home learning will continue during this time. While …

Update March 31: Governor’s executive order extends school closure

This message was sent to WCSD families via One Call Now email on March 31: As you are likely aware, on March 27, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order closing schools until April 15. Our school district, like others around the state, is required to continue to provide remote/online learning, meals for students and …

Update March 24: School bus stops added as drop-off sites for free school meals

In an effort to better meet the needs of our families, free meals will be available for pick up at several new locations in the City of Watervliet. Starting Wednesday, March 25, Watervliet school bus drivers will deliver meals to 12 regular bus stops in the community for students and families to pick up. The …

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