Superintendent’s end-of-year message wraps up a unique school year

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lori Caplan is joined by Assistant Superintendent Don Stevens for an end-of-school-year message to families and staff. During the video message, Mr. Stevens explains the grading practices that were implemented during the last several weeks of school as students, teachers and families transitioned to a digital at-home learning environment that became …

Watervliet voters approve 2020-21 school budget, elect two to serve on school board

Watervliet City School District voters Tuesday approved the proposed $28.56 million budget for the 2020-21 school year by 708 yes votes to 265 no votes, a margin of 73 percent. Tim Delisle was elected to his first term on the Board of Education with 798 votes, while Mary Beth Whited was re-elected for her second …

WCSD prepares to transition to summer meals program

The Watervliet City School District breakfast and lunch program is moving into summer mode. Tuesday, June 16, will be the last day that breakfast/lunches will be distributed via the bus stops. Beginning Wednesday, June 17, breakfast and lunches will be distributed from 8-10 a.m. at the following locations: Watervliet Elementary School Watervliet Housing Authority (in …

Parent/Guardians May Decline Examination Waivers

Last month, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced the cancellation of the June and August 2020 Regents exams and provided guidance on changes to graduation requirements for students working toward their high school diplomas, credentials and endorsements. These changes include allowing one-time exemptions from state exams that are typically required for students to …

Public Budget Hearing/Meet the Candidates/Board of Education meeting set for June 2

The Watervliet City School District has scheduled a Board of Education meeting and Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. to be held via Zoom videoconference, see information below. During the public hearing, district leaders will present a review of the proposed $28.56 million school budget, adopted by the Board of Education …

National Junior Honor Society inducts 24 students during virtual ceremony

The National Junior Honor Society at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School inducted 24 students from grades 7-9 on May 27 during a virtual ceremony that was livestreamed via YouTube.  The ceremony was recorded and is available to watch on YouTube at any time. Congratulations to the 2020 inductees: Grade 7 Rayan Ahmed Jayden Chiboucas  Alana Dickson Kayla …

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