The Watervliet City School District welcomes several new teachers and staff members for the 2019-2020 school year. We also welcome a new school administrator and recognize two administrators who have switched roles. Maria DeNovio has been appointed as the new assistant principal at WJSHS, taking the place of Kelly Webster who is currently the elementary …
Please mark your calendars for Welcome Back Night on Friday, Sept. 6 presented by the PTA and CDPHP from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Watervliet Elementary School. Join family and friends to kick off the new school year with games, food, giveaways and fun activities for all ages! Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Parents if your child participated in the 2019 Watervliet ExTRA Summer Academy Program — either the K- 8 Summer School or the 7-8 Travel Program — we want to hear from you. We value your thoughts and opinions, and your answers will help us to improve the program … so please take the parent survey! Your …
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Summer learning and enrichment is underway at Watervliet schools! The kindergarten through 6th grade ExTRA Summer Academy engages students not only in reading and mathematics, but also provides opportunities for students to be creative in art classes and stay physically active with physical education games. There are a few different junior high summer programs that …
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School supply lists for kindergarten through grade 6 are now available online. View elementary school supply lists
Congratulations to Donald Stevens on being named assistant superintendent of the Watervliet City School District. At its meeting in June, the Board of Education voted in support of the recommendation to elevate Mr. Stevens to this new role from his position as director of curriculum, instruction and professional development. Effective July 1, he becomes the …
It is extremely important for all students to read over the summer! Why? Experts in the field of literacy have long encouraged students to read during the summer as it enhances the literacy skills developed throughout the school year. Reading for enjoyment is a practice that helps children increase their vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Watervliet …
On June 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that immediately removed the religious exemption for school vaccination requirements. Per the amendment to Public Health Law Section 2164, children who attend child daycare or public, private or parochial school who previously had a religious exemption must now receive their first age-appropriate dose in …
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The Whitney Young School-Based Health Center is asking for feedback from parents and guardians of students in the Watervliet City School District. This year, Whitney Young Health opened a school-based health center (SBHC) at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School that provides primary and preventative medical services to students from prekindergarten through grade 12 whose parent have …
In an effort to further encourage healthy eating for our students and families, the Watervliet City School District has partnered with the Food Pantries for the Capital District and CDPHP to bring a free produce truck to three of our busiest summer lunch programs. Parents, students and community members will have access to free fresh …
