Watervliet City Schools welcomed nearly a dozen new faculty and staff members during staff orientation on Monday, August 30. Our newest educators began their busy day with remarks from Assistant Superintendent Don Stevens, followed by an opportunity to meet their mentors. Next the new faculty and staff members boarded a school bus for a tour …
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to welcome back our students and families for the 2021-2022 school year! Our first day of school for grades UPK-5 is Tuesday, September 7. We understand that we are still in the midst of some challenging times; however, we truly believe that we are stronger and better than we …
We are excited to welcome our students back to school on Tuesday, September 7 – the first day of the 2021-22 school year! We want to be sure our families have all the information needed to have a safe and successful start to the new school year. While we all had hoped for a return …
Assistant Superintendent Don Stevens to move into top leadership role Nov. 1 The Board of Education has announced that Assistant Superintendent Donald Stevens will succeed Dr. Lori Caplan as the next Superintendent of the Watervliet City School District effective November 1. During the August 12 meeting, board members unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Stevens …
Dear Watervliet Families, Many of you may be wondering what the new school year will look like. Like many families across the region, I’m sure you have some questions. In the Watervliet City School District we are planning for a full return to school in September. We are working closely with regional school districts and …
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The Watervliet City School District has learned of one new positive case of COVID-19 associated with an individual in our summer program at the elementary school. All contacts have been notified and advised to follow precautionary quarantine protocols as per the county health department. This new case of COVID-19 serves as a reminder that the …
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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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Watervliet Elementary School grade level and classroom school supply lists are now available. View the lists online and get a head start on your back-to-school shopping!
Meet Sarah Horaczek In June, the Board of Education appointed Sarah Horaczek to the position of Director of Special Education and Student Support Services. On Monday, July 12, Ms. Horaczek officially began her new role with an administrative team meeting in the morning followed by a visit to the district’s extended school year program. Ms. …
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Dear Parents/Guardians, New York State law requires that children attending pre-K through grade 12 receive all required doses of vaccines on the recommended schedule in order to attend or remain in school. Within 14 days of the first day of school or day care, parents must: Show proof of their child’s up-to-date vaccinations, OR Provide …
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