Public comment period open for 2024-25 district safety plan

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires all school districts to update district-wide school safety plans annually. The plans must be made available for public comment for a 30-day period prior to Board of Education approval. The Watervliet City School District Safety Plan is open for public comment for 30 days, and can be …

Summer Meals Program for 2024

The Watervliet City School District will offer free meals for children 18 years old and younger during the summer, beginning July 1 at Watervliet Elementary School, Watervliet Civic Center and Paine St. Park in Green Island (lunch only), and will begin July 8 at all other locations listed below. More information Lunch will be available at …

Four graduating seniors presented with laptops for college

Four Watervliet High School seniors will be equipped with the technology necessary to succeed in college next year thanks to the Watervliet Housing Authority and the generosity of dozens of area businesses and community members. The soon-to-be graduates – Alexandria Collier, Khalaysia Dowdell, Ruben Rodriguez-Jimenez and Elexis Strack –  received the laptops as a result …

Watervliet High School students earn scholarships for excellence in science and math

Two Watervliet High School juniors have received science scholarships to distinguished colleges in New York state! Rayan Ahmed has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal, a scholarship opportunity through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) that recognizes successful high school students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. Kayla Dinoy has earned the Bausch + Lomb Honorary …

Sports Awards Night Celebrates Student Athletes

Coaches recently recognized dozens of varsity athletes for leadership, sportsmanship, effort, character, performance and more during the Sports Awards Night celebration at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School on June 6. Congratulations to all!  Browse awards by category or sports season: School Awards ◊ Fall ◊ Fall/Winter ◊ Winter ◊ Spring SCHOOL AWARDS Effort and Dedication Awarded …

Collaborative City Project combines creativity, teamwork, innovation and college credit

Imagine the convenience of a carwash at the airport … noshing on artisan cheeses in a medieval castle … or getting a healthy boost from a completely organic energy drink with no additives or excess sugar. These are a few of the business concepts developed by 11th and 12th grade students for the Collaborative City …

WHS Senior and Teacher Recognized for Making a Difference

On behalf of our entire school community, we celebrate Watervliet High School senior Maria Barsoum and language teacher Rebecca Sweeney on being chosen for the Class of 2024 Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference! 38th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference Recipients Each year, the Capital Area School Development Association …

Grade 8 students “test the water” with science and engineering skills

Grade 8 students put their science and engineering skills to the test recently by focusing on a real-world issue: water shortages and water treatment. The students assumed the role of water resource engineers to source groundwater, remove sediments and test it for quality and drinkability. Through this hands-on experience, students gained practical skills in scientific …

Voters approve 2024-25 Watervliet school budget, elect two to school board

Thank you voters! Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the proposed $41,394,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a margin of 69 percent, or 93 yes votes to 41 no votes. Two candidates were elected to two open seats on the Board of Education. Heather Soroka was re-elected to the school board with …

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