Our entire school community grieves the loss of 11th-grader Matthew Billetts, who passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon as the result of an accident at Hudson Shores Park. Our deepest sympathy is with Matthew’s family and friends as we keep them in our thoughts and our hearts during this most difficult time. A member of the …
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We want to make families aware that this summer the district will not collect the Chromebooks assigned to students in grades 5-11. Students in those grade levels will keep their Chromebooks for the duration of their time in our schools until the district replaces them, the student graduates or otherwise leaves the district. Families are …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Friday, June 3: Four (4) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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Watervliet 8th and 9th grade students had an opportunity to meet with dozens of industry and business leaders during Career Jam 2022 at Siena College. The event on June 9 brought students from around the Capital Region to learn about the diverse career paths available here in the 518. Students participated in interactive activities designed …
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We have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Thursday, May 26: Two (2) from Watervliet Elementary School, and Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. Important reminders With cases continuing …
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Dear Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School Families, With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we are preparing for Regents, final exams and mandatory review sessions. If your child is scheduled to take a June Regents and/or final exam, please encourage them to take advantage of the mandatory review sessions offered prior to Regents week, …
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A reminder for our students and families that Watervliet schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, May 27, due to unused snow days, and Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Tuesday, May 31. Enjoy the extended holiday weekend! Reported COVID cases for May 23-26 We …
The U.S. History Regents Exam, scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, has been canceled by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Read the NYSED memo This means that June 1 will be a regular day of instruction for all Watervliet High School students. Students will be granted an exemption for this Regents exam toward their …
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Mark your calendar! As we prepare to wrap up the 2021-22 school year, please make note of the important end-of-year events and activities for Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, listed below: May 27 – No School (Snow day give back) May 30 – No School, Memorial Day June 3 – WHS Prom …
Dear Watervliet families, The news of a school shooting in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas yesterday is yet another senseless and tragic act that has become far too prevalent in our world. Our hearts break for the families and friends of the 19 young children, and two devoted teachers who lost their lives. There …
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