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May 17, 2012

Students at Watervliet Junior-Senior High School have produced posters and a video to raise awareness about workplace safety for teens. Their work has been entered into a statewide contest. See the work

 

5.16.12

Groat tapped as new principal

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education Tuesday appointed Junior-Senior High School Interim Principal Ryan Groat as the school’s next principal. read more

5.16.12

Two elected to Board of Education

Voters Tuesday re-elected incumbent  Jennifer Donovan and selected newcomer Matthew Ethier to three-year terms on the Board of Education. read more

5.15.12

Watervliet voters pass 2012-13 school budget proposal 

Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the proposed $23.1 million budget for the 2012-13 school year by a margin of 234 to 95. Read more 

5.14.12

2012-13 Budget at a Glance fact sheet available

For easy reference, the district has developed a one-page budget fact sheet outlining the three ballot measures voters will decide on at Tuesday’s vote. Voters are being asked to vote on the proposed 2012-13 budget and a bus lease proposition. Voters will also select two members for the Board of Education. Download flyer

May 9, 2012

Spring Blood Drive is a success!

The Watervliet High School Spring Blood Drive May 8 was a huge success. The drive collected 86 pints of blood, exceeding its goal of 77 pints. see photos

5.8.12

One case of whooping cough confirmed at elementary school

District officials are working with the Albany County Department of Health regarding one confirmed case of pertussis – also known as whooping cough – at the elementary school. The district is sending a letter home to parents of elementary students today. Read more and see letter

5.2.12

Class of 2012 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Amanda Iannone-Judge has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2012. She is joined at the top of the class by Alysa Chartrand, who has been named salutatorian. read more

Board of education adopts 2012-13 budget; public vote set for May 15

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education Tuesday, April 17, adopted a $23.1 million budget proposal for 2012-13 that stays within the state’s new property tax levy cap. read more

4.25.12

Parent Partnership Committee seeks input regarding helpful websites

The committee wants to know what online resources parents are using to help their children prepare for test and succeed academically. read more

4.12.12

2012-13 school budget development nearing completion

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education and administrators held a special meeting and budget forum on Wednesday, April 11 to deliberate several cost-savings measures as they work toward finalizing the 2012-13 school budget. read more

4.12.12

Change in transportation could save the district $76,000, and one teaching position

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education agreed Wednesday to a plan that will consolidate bus stops for students living within a half-mile radius of the elementary school. read more

4.11.12

Administrators, support staff help district save nearly $100,000

Two Watervliet City School District unions have agreed to health insurance changes that will save the district nearly $100,000. read more

4.5.12

Two board of education seats up for election

Nominating petitions are currently available for Watervliet City School District residents who want to run for one of the two board of education seats up for election May 15. read more

3.30.12

Difficult decisions ahead in 2012-13 budget process

Despite the restoration of some school aid in New York’s recent state budget agreement, Watervliet City School District officials must still confront difficult choices in the coming weeks as they work to finalize the 2012-13 proposed school budget. read more

3.27.12

Frequently asked questions about the 2012-13 school budget

The district recently held a series of public budget forums during which attendees were asked what questions they had regarding district finances and the development of the 2012-13 budget. Answers to those questions are now available. read questions and answers

3.20.12

New parent partnership survey

The Parent-Partnership Committee is asking parents to take a few minutes to answer another simple, three-question survey. This survey concerns parent communication with teachers. read more and take survey

3.19.12

School renovations on tap for 2013

Planning for the next phase of the Watervliet City School District’s renovation project is well underway. read more

3.19.12

District adopts 2012-13 calendar

The board of education has adopted the basic calendar for 2012-13 outlining breaks and holidays for next year. An expanded calendar will be mail to parents in August. download basic calendar

2.28.12

Fitness center morning hours offered for public

The Watervliet High School Fitness Center is now open to the public from 5:30 to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Read more

2.22.12

Watervliet teachers ratify new 5-year contract

By an overwhelming margin, the Watervliet Teachers’ Association ratified a new five-year contract last week agreeing to changes that will save the school district nearly $4 million over the length of the deal. read more

11.9.11

Comparing property taxes

Interested in seeing how Watervliet school and other taxes compare to surrounding districts and municipalities? The SeeThroughNY website has a benchmarking tool that allows visitors to calculate and compare property taxes by location.

12.22.11

Watervliet Book Club announces 2012 meeting dates

All Watervliet students, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. are invited to read the book of the month. The club meets at the Watervliet Public Library. Students receive extra credit from their English teacher for attending. read more

11.21.11

Parent Portal now open for high school parents

The new web-based communication tool allowing parents and guardians to view their children’s academic profiles via the internet is now available for grades 9-12. read more

10.26.11

New BOCES blog focuses on school issues impacting local area

Capital Region BOCES earlier this year launched a new blog, Education Speaks, devoted to thoughtful discussion of issues shaping public education in the region and the state. The Watervliet City School District has now placed a permanent link to Education Speaks on its website. Read more

10.17.11

New tax cap publication attempts to clarify complex subject

A new BOCES publication released late last week seeks to clearly explain the newly enacted property tax levy cap. Understanding New York’s Property Tax Levy Cap as it relates to public schools answers some questions that parents, taxpayers and school staff members may have.

9.23.11

Watervliet Schools on Facebook, Twitter

To help keep the community, parents, students and staff more informed about important news and events, Watervliet City Schools has joined the social-networking websites Facebook and Twitter. Learn more

The 2011-12 Watervliet City School District calendar is now available download pdf