Attendance and participation at our Welcome Back Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 7 surpassed prior years, despite a downpour in the afternoon. Over 1,000 students, families community and staff members experienced a fun afternoon of carnival games, face-painting, twisty balloon sculptures, a bounce-house, a giant inflatable obstacle course, a birds of prey exhibit, an interactive double-Dutch …
With all eyes on Paris and the 2024 Olympics earlier this summer, it seemed fitting that on the final day of Summer Academy, elementary students competed in fun but challenging contests during the Minute-To-Win-It Olympics. Students from all grade levels were immersed in learning over five weeks this summer at Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet …
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This summer, we welcomed three educators to the Watervliet City School District’s leadership team. Michael Lopez was named an assistant principal at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School. Meg Maset was appointed assistant principal at Watervliet Elementary School. Rebecca LaForest was selected for the new position of Coordinator of Student Support Services. All three are excited for …
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Weeklong camp put Watervliet and Menands students in the driver’s seat for learning Cars and Chemistry was the theme of the annual science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp, which brought together about two dozen seventh- and eighth-grade students from the Menands and Watervliet schools to learn and have fun. This year’s camp featured hands-on …
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One member of the Class of 2024 received his diploma a week early due to an extraordinary opportunity for him to achieve goals, literally and figuratively. Mustafa Rezaie received his diploma on June 18 because on graduation day – June 26 – he will be half way around the world preparing to play national league …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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