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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Grade 8 students put their science and engineering skills to the test recently by focusing on a real-world issue: water shortages and water treatment. The students assumed the role of water resource engineers to source groundwater, remove sediments and test it for quality and drinkability. Through this hands-on experience, students gained practical skills in scientific …
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Thank you voters! Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the proposed $41,394,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a margin of 69 percent, or 93 yes votes to 41 no votes. Two candidates were elected to two open seats on the Board of Education. Heather Soroka was re-elected to the school board with …
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