4.12.13

Important message for parents of Grades 7/8 students

Grades 7-8 teachers have sent home with your child an important notice about the upcoming NYS English language arts (ELA) tests that begin on April 16. Please be sure to review this notice, which includes test-taking strategies, together with your child. Download copy of notice

3.28.13

Grade 6 Transition Night

Grades 7-8 students provided tours and information to sixth-graders and their families during Grade 6 Transition Night on March 27. View photo gallery

3.13.13

Watervliet CSD invites parents of grades 7-8 students to Literacy Night

Parents of children in grades 3-8 are invited to Literacy Night on Monday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in the WES cafeteria. This for-parents-only event will focus on children's reading and writing skills. Grades 3-8 teachers will provide information and answer questions about the upcoming New York State English language arts (ELA) tests and will share tips and strategies to develop reading skills at home. New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner Ken Slentz will speak and Assemblyman John McDonald also plans to attend Literacy Night. Read more

2.27.13

Students participate in NanoCareer Day in Albany

Earlier this year, approximately 30 students from Watervliet Jr.–Sr. High School participated in NanoCareer Day program, an annual event held at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany. Read more

1.18.13

Watervliet 8th grader goes to Washington, attends inauguration

Eighth-grader Owais Raza is experiencing the opportunity of a lifetime. The Watervliet Junior High School student heads for Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 19 to attend President Barack Obama’s inauguration. Read more

11.20.12

Garnet and Grey Bands Play-a-thon supports student musicians and school concerts

This year, the Garnet and Grey Bands held their 10th annual Play-a-thon on Thursday, November 8, to raise money for the band fund and spring concert. Read more

10.26.12

Halloween Dance

Junior High School students got into the spirit of Halloween at the Oct. 26 dance. View Photo Gallery

 

5.17.13

Pre-prom meeting emphasizes staying safe while having fun

Watervliet High School  students attending the Junior Prom on Saturday were required to attend a meeting with guidance counselors to review and discuss behavior expectations for the big night. Read more Parents, family and friends are invited to a “Walk Through” at the high school on Saturday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. to see prom goers dressed in their beautiful gowns and tuxedos.

5.15.13

National Honor Society to welcome new members during May 23 ceremony

On Thursday, May 23, the Ellen Bevins Chapter of the Watervliet High School National Honor Society will induct approximately 30 new members. Read more

5.15.13

Gleason signs Letter of Intent

Surrounded by family, friends, teammates, teachers and well-wishers, Watervliet High School senior Jordan Gleason signed a Letter of Intent today to play basketball next year for Sacred Heart University. Congratulations Jordan on this great accomplishment! Read more | View Photo Gallery

5.9.13

WHS Spring Blood Drive surpasses goal

Watervliet High School’s annual spring blood drive on Wednesday, May 8 collected 85 pints of blood for the American Red Cross, surpassing its goal of 80 pints. Read more

5.3.13

Students participate in hands-on health and fitness activities at Wellness Day

Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School's Health Education Department sponsored a Wellness Day that offered students the opportunity to participate in many different activities designed to promote health and wellness. View photo gallery

5.3.13

WHS students earn prestigious science scholarships

Congratulations to Brittanie Clickner for qualifying for the Rensselaer Medal and to Muhammad Khan who is eligible for the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. Read more

4.17.13

HVCC to offer online summer courses for high school juniors, seniors

Hudson Valley Community College is again offering online summer courses for juniors and seniors that allow students to earn college credits during high school. Learn more

3.27.13

State and local legislators from Albany County celebrate Watervliet championship teams

Elected officials representing Albany County in local and state government paid tribute to the Watervliet Cannoneers Class B State Championship boys' team and the Lady Cannoneers, Class B regional runner up. View Photo Gallery

3.1.13

Lockdown drill at WJSHS completed; additional drills to occur through end of school year

A lockdown drill at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School on Friday, March 1 was successfully completed in cooperation with the Watervliet Police Department and emergency responders. Both schools will continue to have additional fire and safety drills through the end of the school year. Comprehensive safety drills are practiced periodically to help the school district’s faculty, staff and students be prepared in the event of an emergency.

2.28.13

WHS students visit the State Capitol

Approximately 30 Watervliet High School students participated in the democratic process during a visit to the New York State Capitol where they met with several legislators throughout the day. Read more

1.29.13

WHS students demonstrate hands-only CPR at Albany County press conference

Four Watervliet High School students unwittingly had a starring role in a press conference held by Albany County officials, emergency responders and the American Heart Association at the Watervliet Senior Center on Jan. 25 to kick off a county-wide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training campaign. Read more

1.23.13

Character Ed students share lessons about diversity with sixth-graders

High school students discuss diversity, discrimination with sixth graders to increase understanding and awareness
Read more | View Photo Gallery

1.17.13

Masterminds achieve first win

Congratulations to the Watervliet Masterminds team on earning their first victory of the season against Albany High at the January tournament. Read more

1.10.13

Watervliet students advance to regional poetry competition

Two students, senior Lea Liburdi and junior Saba Shah, will represent Watervliet High School in the 2013 Poetry Out Loud regional competition at The College of Saint Rose. Read more

1.8.13

Important information about Regents week, review class schedule

Regents exams will be administered Jan. 22 - Jan. 25, 2013. View exam Schedule | Read Principal's letter| Regents Review Classes

1.2.13

Book Club winter schedule announced

Currently in its third year, the Book Club meets each month at the Watervliet Public Library to discuss the book that was read. January's book is “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold. view schedule

12.21.12

Competition fierce among those seeking “ugliest holiday sweater” title

Approximately 20 students and staff members vied for the title of ugliest holiday sweater at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. Read More | View Photo gallery

12.20.12

Bargain hunters find gifts at the Holiday Shop

Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School students found plenty of treasures at this year's Holiday Shop. View Photo gallery

12.13.12

Wrestling team pays tribute to educators with Teacher Appreciation Night  View photo gallery

12.10.12

Regents review schedule

Beginning this week, WHS teachers will have Regents review classes for students who are taking Regents exams in January. View Schedule

12.4.12

Vliet wrestling team visits Cornell University

In November, student athletes from Watervliet’s wrestling team visited Cornell University in Ithaca, NY for a campus tour and a coaching clinic with the Cornell staff—one of the top coaching staffs in the country. Read more

9.24.12

Information about the 10th grade NWEA testing schedule

A letter was recently sent home to parents regarding pre-assessments that WJSHS 10th grade students will take three times this year (in the fall, winter and spring) to gauge aptitude in math and English language arts (ELA). More information

9.12.12

Guidebooks help parents support learning at home

The National PTA has developed a series of guidebooks explaining what children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each grade. The guides also outline activities parents can do at home to support learning and suggest methods for helping parents build stronger relationships with teachers. View the guidebooks online