Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 8-11

Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Four (4) from Watervliet Elementary School, and One (1) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report …

Update: COVID-19 cases Feb. 1-7

Since our last update one week ago, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Six (6) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Three (3) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit …

Two fifth-graders vie for title of Spelling Bee champion!

After 18 rounds and just about 135 words later, fifth-grader Jayden Kayembe emerged as the champion of the 2022 Spelling Bee at Watervliet Elementary School. Only he and fellow fifth-grader Malachi Prince were left standing for the final five rounds of the nearly hour-long competition. Following a close back and forth effort between the two …

WES students, staff practice safety drill

The Watervliet Elementary School conducted a lockdown drill today – Wednesday, Feb. 2 – at 9:30 a.m. Members of the Watervliet Police Department, including the district’s School Resource Officer, assisted with this morning’s drill, which lasted approximately 30 minutes. These safety drills are practiced throughout the school year to help prepare the school district’s faculty, …

Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 31

Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: Three (3) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 …

Update: Mask rule to remain in effect while court proceedings continue

Update posted Jan. 26, 2022: As promised, we are sharing the latest news about state mask protocols with our families, students and staff. Yesterday, an appellate judge issued an order that keeps the state’s mask mandate in place at least through the end of this week pending an appeal of an earlier court decision that …

Jan. 24 Update: COVID-19 cases, at-home test kits available for pick up

Over the weekend, we learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: • Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, and • Two (2) from Watervliet Elementary School. Although we have greatly reduced our contact tracing protocols in accordance with the most recent health department guidelines, we will continue to reach …

Update: COVID-19 cases for Jan. 19-Jan. 21

Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: 19 from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, and 15 from Watervliet Elementary School. Although we have greatly reduced our contact tracing protocols in accordance with the most recent health department guidelines, we will continue to reach out directly …

Jan. 19 Update: New COVID-19 cases reported, updated COVID-19 protocols

We learned of 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School 7 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School Latest COVID-19 protocols for schools Effective immediately, our district will adhere to the most recent updates from the Centers for Disease Control …

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