2013-14 school budget approved

Watervliet City School District residents Tuesday approved the proposed $23.5 million budget for the 2013-14 school year by a margin of 166 yes to 114 no votes. Thank you voters! Read more

5.16.13

May 20 ceremony to mark start of Phase IV facilities project

Members of the Watervliet City School District community will mark the start of Phase IV of the district’s building project during a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May 20 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School on Hillside Drive. Read more | View Photo gallery

4.24.13

Board of Education adopts $23.5 million budget during April 23 meeting

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a $23,502,000 budget for the 2013-14 school year during its meeting on Tuesday, April 23. District residents will vote on the plan May 21, and elect one candidate to an open seat on the Board of Education. Read more

4.12.13

WCSD officials grapple with lingering budget gap despite state aid increase

Despite the passage of an on-time state budget that increases state aid to New York’s public schools by $1 billion, Watervliet district leaders and the Board of Education continue to wrestle with critical decisions still necessary to close a $1.9 million budget gap for the 2013-14 school year. read more

4.11.13

Upcoming state exams will reflect new Common Core Learning Standards

Students in grades 3-8 are preparing to take the state English language arts (ELA) exam next week and the math exam the week after that. These tests mark a time of transition in our schools as this is the first year that the state tests will be based on the new Common Core Learning Standards. Visit our Understanding the Common Core web page to learn what this means for our students

3.22.13

Year 2 of NY's tax "cap" law

As school districts head into the second year of the tax levy limit, some lingering questions remain about New York’s “2 percent property tax cap” and how it works. A new video by the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service aims to break down the complexities of the law and explain it in terms that everyone can understand. More information

3.17.13

Cannoneers are Class B state champs!

The Cannoneers clinched the New York State Class B basketball final in OT over Babylon by a score of 72-60 on Saturday in Glens Falls. Congratulations to the Watervliet players and coaches on winning the championship and a fantastic season! View Troy Record article │ View Photo Gallery courtesy of Post Star

3.13.13

Basic calendar for 2013-2014 school year now available

The Watervliet City School District Board of Education has approved the 2013-2014 school district calendar. This basic calendar includes holidays, half days, and Regents exam days. Download a copy of the one-page printable version of the 2013-14 district calendar (pdf)

3.5.13

Students share concerns with elected officials during trip to NYS 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 | view photo gallery

2.20.13

What is the GEA?

Learn about the Gap Elimination Adjustment and its impact on our schools. More information Watch a short video that explains the GEA in easy-to-understand terms. video

2.20.13

You can make a difference: Advocate for Watervliet schools

Learn about the challenges school leaders face as they develop the budget for the 2013-14 school year and how you can play an important role in advocating for change. Read more

2.12.13

Watervliet stakeholders join others at regional advocacy forum: “A Call to Action”

A team of Watervliet stakeholders joined with approximately 400 other supporters of public education from around the Capital Region for the advocacy forum, “A Call to Action,” at Niskayuna High School on Feb. 11. Read More
WVLT video of “A Call to Action” is now available for viewing

During the Board of Education meeting on Dec. 11, School Business Manager Keith Heid presented a preliminary look at the fiscal challenges the Watervliet City School District faces in developing the 2013-14 school budget. View presentation

Watervliet part of consortium that wins $1.2 million to offer virtual classes

A consortium of Capital Region BOCES and seven area school districts, including Watervliet, have won a $1.2 million grant from the New York State Education Department to develop virtual Advanced Placement courses for high school students. Read more

Parent Portal available for K-12

The web-based communication tool that allows parents and guardians to view their children’s academic profiles via the Internet is now available for grades K-12. read more

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