Dear VCSD School Community, This afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide mask requirement in schools will be lifted on Wednesday, March 2. Students, staff, and visitors are still required to wear masks indoors on Monday and Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, students, school staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear face coverings …
Five middle school students per grade were selected by their teachers for their outstanding citizenship, positive behavior, work ethic, character, and integrity. The honor of earning the Principal’s Reception is granted three times a school year. This is the second round. Students received a letter, certificate, medal, pencil, and slip for a free hot chocolate. …
Nominating Petitions are now available for Voorheesville residents interested in running for an open seat on the school board. Petitions may be obtained in the District Office from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The deadline for filing petitions is Monday, April 22, 2024. Board members serve without pay. They attend regular evening …
In the spirit of class pride, the middle school had a February theme door decorating contest and the eighth grade won with their design featuring Martin Luther King Jr. for Black History Month. The seventh grade created a door spotlighting President’s Day and the sixth grade created the Yoda valentine messages door. The student council …
VES students participated in a “Soup”ER Bowl Survey over the last few weeks. Ms. Jordan’s class conducted an informal survey to see which team was favored to win the Super Bowl this year. In order to cast a ballot, students were asked to bring in a can of soup (or other non-perishable items) and vote …
Voorheesville Middle and High School students created more than 400 beautifully handmade Valentines cards to spread love to residents of local nursing homes. VCSD participated in New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey’s second Annual Valentines for Seniors drive. Freshman Class Advisor, Anne Lyons said the cards were “filled with decorative pop-ups, stunning paintings, fun origami, …
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COVID-19 home test kit distribution this week: After each holiday and extended break, the district has seen a spike in COVID positive cases the first 5-8 days after returning to school. To help mitigate possible school spread, the district encourage students and staff to utilize these tests prior to returning on February 28. **You can …
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After each holiday and extended break, the district has seen a spike in COVID positive cases the first 5-8 days after returning to school. To help mitigate possible school spread, the district will be distributing COVID-19 home test kits prior to the February Break. This is not mandatory but we do encourage students and staff …
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Congratulations to the Voorheesville Science Olympiad for placing fourth place overall and winning the Top Small School Award at the Regional Tournament at Ballston Spa High School. “Voorheesville competed amongst 17 teams, including Bethlehem, Columbia, Shaker and Guilderland,” said Science Olympiad Coach Ted Simons. “Our Blackbirds were just edged out by Ballston Spa for a …
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Paige Layman, a Voorheesville sophomore has an interest in theatre and is currently the stage manager for the school’s spring production, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, which will debut at the high school on March 18. “I think it is very cool to see a show develop from beginning to end,” she said. This …
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