College Caravan stops at WJSHS, college-bound students gather information

Watervliet High School juniors and seniors had an opportunity to meet with admission representatives from approximately 20 colleges on May 18 during the College Caravan, a mobile college fair organized each year by the Capital District Counseling Association. Representatives from a variety of schools — community colleges and trade schools as well as public and …

Watervliet voters approve 2023-24 school budget, elect two school board members

Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved a $37.76 million budget for the 2023-24 school year by a margin of 68 percent, or 119 yes votes to 56 no votes. Two candidates were elected to two open seats on the Board of Education. Mary Beth Whited was re-elected to the school board with 142 votes. …

Recognizing Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for March

Building Cannoneer Culture “Cannoneer Culture” continues to grow stronger as another dozen students in grades 6-8 were recognized recently for their efforts 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. Being Present: I …

Visitor surprises nephew, kindergarten student at WES

The smile on elementary student Adrian Sziller’s face was priceless as a familiar face unexpectedly walk into kindergarten teacher Tina Shufelt’s classroom earlier this week. Adrian’s Aunt Kornelia, who is a Staff Sargent in the Air Force stationed in Texas, decided to stop by Watervliet Elementary School as a surprise for her nephew. The two …

Stewart’s donation to help support school programs

The manager of our neighborhood Stewart’s Shops recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Watervliet City School District. The funds received from Stewart’s will help support our athletic program at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School and our Student Ambassadors program at Watervliet Elementary School. The award was part of the 2023 Stewart’s Holiday Match, which …

Watervliet City School District receives Safety Excellence Award

The Watervliet City School District has earned a Platinum School Safety Excellence Award for 2023 from the Utica National Insurance Group. Watervliet is one of at least 165 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State to receive an award for our efforts to provide a safe and secure learning …

Watervliet High School junior among Capital Region BOCES students taking part in state competition

Demari Perkins, an 11th grader at Watervliet High School, is among the nearly 70 students from 19 area school districts who will represent Capital Region BOCES during a statewide competition this month that tests their abilities in the skilled trades and workplace. The students will showcase their work-related skills at the competition, which takes place …

District mourns the loss of city police officer, Watervliet High School alum

We join with the Watervliet Police Department in mourning the loss of Sergeant Marc Langlais, who served the Watervliet community as a police officer for the past 19 years. Marc graduated from Watervliet High School as a member of the Class of 1995, and was active in the jazz band throughout high school. He married …

Board of Education adopts proposed 2023-24 school budget

Plan maintains programs, services, staffing; provides added learning opportunities, supports for students During its regular meeting on April 4, the Watervliet Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a proposed $37,759,000 budget for the 2023-24 school year. The school budget proposal represents a $4 million, or 12%, increase compared with the current-year budget. The spending …

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