International Night celebrates cultures, diversity within our schools

Approximately 300 students and families, teachers and staff turned out to celebrate diversity and learn more about the many cultures represented in our schools during International Night at WJSHS on March 21.  Students ventured around the globe (cafeteria) to have their passports stamped as they visited informational tables representing 15 countries, including Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, …

Local business owner and Shark Tank contestant shares entrepreneurial spirit with students

It’s not every day that students get to meet and mingle with a successful entrepreneur, let alone one who appeared on the popular TV show Shark Tank. Yet that is exactly what happened recently when Tracy Slocum, owner of the local company Pretty Rugged, visited Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School to share her success story with …

Interested in running for the Board of Education? Petitions due April 26

Two seats on the Watervliet City School District Board of Education are up for election during the annual school budget vote and school board election on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Each seat is for a three-year term that will run from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026. The Watervliet school board is made up of five …

Grades 6-8 Students of the Month for January 2023

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

Watervliet student’s interest in welding ‘sparked’ at Capital Region BOCES

March is Women in the Trades Month. So what better time to celebrate a Watervliet student who aspires to a career in welding? Meet Kansas Ponzo! Six months ago, the 11th-grader only knew about welding from watching a TV show. Today, Kansas is forging a bright future in the welding and metal fabrication industry thanks …

Students graduate early from WHS

We are proud to congratulate Andre Langley and Fereshteh Nazari on earning their high school diplomas and graduating early from Watervliet High School. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Don Stevens presented diplomas to the two early graduates during a small ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the high school conference room. Watervliet High School Principal Jessie …

WHS students invited to perform in Pro Musica Choral Festival

UPDATE: High School Choral Festival on WMHT-TV tonight! You’re invited to tune in to WMHT tonight – Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. – to see a spotlight on Albany Pro Musica’s recent High School Choral Festival! A team from WMHT’s AHA! A House for Arts was there to capture some of the highlights. You …

Cannoneer Culture Students of the Month for December

Cannoneer Culture continues to build as another dozen 6th, 7th and 8th graders are named Students of the Month for December! The Cannoneer Culture initiative was introduced to junior high students this year in an effort to improve the overall school climate. The theme of the program encompasses the four characteristics listed below, which align …

Cannoneers basketball co-captain is NewsChannel 13 Athlete of the Week

WHS senior Jay Chaplin, co-captain of the Cannoneers basketball team, has been selected as a NewsChannel 13 Athlete of the Week! Jay is focused on supporting his teammates in their bid to return to the Patroon Conference championship game this year. Congratulations Jay!

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