As the winter break draws to a close, we want to share an update and a few reminders with our families, teachers and staff before we return to school on Monday, Feb. 22. Over the winter break, the Albany County Health Department notified us of the following three confirmed positive COVID-19 cases: An individual in …
One new positive case of COVID-19 connected to the Watervliet Elementary School community was reported today, Feb. 9. One classroom will switch to remote learning this week, and school administrators have notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need to quarantine as a precaution, as per health department guidelines. We also learned that …
This week, the district learned of one confirmed positive case of COVID-19 that required contact tracing in the Watervliet school community. School administrators notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need to quarantine as a precaution, as per health department guidelines. In-school COVID-19 testing yields negative results COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic in-person students …
Second quarter report cards for grades 6-12 are now available on the Parent Portal. Parents may request a printed copy from the guidance office, if necessary. Second Quarter “Virtual” Report Card Night for grades 9-12 is scheduled for Thursday, February 11 from 5-7 p.m. Parent/Teacher meetings will be scheduled by teachers starting Monday, February 8 …
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Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School practiced a lockdown drill that began at approximately 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4. This is one of several safety drills that occur throughout the year to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice emergency procedures. Thanks to the WPD for their participation in today’s drill.
The district has learned of six confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Watervliet school community since our last update sent Friday, Jan. 22. Four cases confirmed at Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School A confirmed case reported today involves an individual who was last on campus Tuesday, Jan. 26. School administrators have notified students and …
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This week, we began COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic in-person students and staff members at both buildings in a proactive effort to support the health and safety of our school community. We are pleased to report no positive results from the nearly 100 tests completed this week. Today – Friday, Jan. 22 – 49 tests were …
Watervliet High School’s MasterMinds team recently captured its first victory in an extremely close match against Duanesburg. The team’s first win came after competing in its third round of meets, and after battling back from a 10-point deficit after the first half. “Our students were on fire during the game,” said Masterminds coach Yuriy Berin, …
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Updated Jan. 18: Grades 7-12 self-contained classrooms at WJSHS will be in-person this week (Jan. 19-22). We learned over the weekend of seven additional confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in our district. Five cases involve members of the Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School community. Two of those cases are individuals in our remote learning program that did …
This message was sent to grades 7-12 families via one Call Now email Jan. 15 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, We hope this letter finds you safe and well. We have reached the half-way point of this school year and are proud of our school, our students, our staff and our community for the continued support …
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