Clayton A. Bouton Student Nominated to U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Senior Vincent Coppola has been nominated for the 2024 Presidential Scholar program, according to the New York State Department of Education. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars based on academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations, transcripts, evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.  New York State Board …

WHEN TO KEEP A CHILD HOME WITH ILLNESS

It can be difficult for a parent or guardian to decide whether to send children to school when they wake up with symptoms of an illness or complaints that they do not feel well. Regular school attendance is the key to a student’s success. However, there are times when students will benefit from staying at …

Spotlight on Career and Technical Education

Voorheesville students attending Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education are gaining expertise and preparing for careers in Automotive, Building Trades, Electrical, Fashion and more. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, students are mastering essential skills for in-demand careers. Here are some VCSD student observations about what they have been learning this year and their …

VCSD students explore careers with the FBI

Voorheesville students interested in knowing more about working for the FBI recently met with local field agents and staff to learn about their careers. The Voorheesville Guidance and Counseling Center organized a Career Cafe at the Jr./Sr. High School this fall. The event allowed students to discover career opportunities and ask questions during a lunch …

VCSD EXPANDS SAFETY INITIATIVE TO PROTECT CHILDREN AT SCHOOL BUS STOPS

Voorheesville Central School District (VCSD) has partnered with BusPatrol to modernize school bus fleets with advanced safety technology to tackle the illegal passing of stopped school buses.  It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus in New York State. Traffic approaching from either direction must stop for a stopped school bus with its red …

Video: The Wonders Journey Continues at VES

Voorheesville Elementary School continues its journey integrating the McGraw Hill reading and writing program, Wonders. This K-5 ELA program emphasizes the five pillars of the science of reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Text Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. As part of daily instruction, students are engaging in close reading, analytical writing, and reinforcing foundational skills. The program’s …

Counseling Department Reminder: Mental Health Resources are Available

Student safety is the number one priority of the Voorheesville Counseling Department, and students may reach out for assistance with mental health issues at any time. The VCSD Counseling Department has resources available to students while they are at school and has experience with navigating access to community resources. Students who would like help may …

Reintroduced English Elective Brings Both Rigor and Creativity to Students

Shannon Spollen’s Create Writing classes give junior and senior class members a supportive yet challenging way to get comfortable with writing. The class, which the VCSD English Department recently reintroduced as a half-credit elective, is taking students from fairy tales to AI, all while preparing them for college and careers. Spollen says many students enter …

Clayton A. Bouton 1st Quarter Honor Roll Announced

Congratulations to Clayton A. Bouton High School students who made honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2023-24 school year. HONOR ROLL/HIGH HONOR ROLL Honor Roll/High Honor Roll is determined by quarterly averages. A student on Honor Roll has achieved an average of 85.00 or higher in the quarter. A student on High Honor …

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