Class assignment on business letters nets eighth-grade student some swag

Eighth-graders in Dan Lindemann’s information technology class recently learned about writing and formatting business letters. Once they learned the basics, each student was asked to choose their favorite business and write a professional letter to the company. Mr. Lindemann shared that eighth-grader Aari-on Ketchmore wrote an exceptional letter and was thrilled to receive not only …

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 …

Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Recognized as a Common Sense School

We are proud to announce that Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School has been recognized as a Common Sense School. This recognition acknowledges our school’s commitment to helping students build digital citizenship skills that are essential for their well-being today—and for the opportunities they’ll have tomorrow. This honor is presented by Common Sense Education, a national nonprofit …

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 …

Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for February 2023

Building Cannoneer Culture Another dozen students in grades 6-8 were recognized recently for their efforts to improve the overall school climate at Watervliet Junior High School via the “Cannoneer Culture” initiative. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align with our Board of Education goals. Being Present: I will be …

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