1st Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to Voorheesville Middle School students who made honor roll for the first quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Students earned spots on the high honor roll list by maintaining an 89.5 average or better in their course work during the second quarter marking period. Students who earned spots on the honor roll maintained an …

Ready, Set, Drive. Secure A Spot in Driver’s Education!

  It is registration time for those interested in Driver’s Education. In order to participate, the student(s) must be 16 years old or older by Jan. 29, 2024, and have a NYS driving permit. Please read the following information carefully:  ABSOLUTELY NO CELLPHONE USE OR AIRPODS, EARBUDS IN THE CAR AND CLASSROOM.  The program will …

VMS Drama Club Presents Mary Poppins, Jr.!

Cast and crew are ready to present Mary Poppins, Jr., at the PAC this weekend. The Voorheesville Middle School Drama Club production features the talents of students working as a team both onstage and backstage. Set in 1910 England, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Jr. features favorite characters, including the Banks family, Bert, and, …

Empowering Student Voices: Student Government to Contribute to School’s Instagram Account

  VCSD is launching an initiative to amplify student voices on the district’s Instagram account. As part of this program, members of the Student Government Club will have the opportunity to craft and share engaging social media posts, giving students a platform to share their school experiences with the community.  Superintendent Frank Macri says it’s …

Fueling Success: Blackbird Community Shop Opens to Reduce Food Insecurity

  The Blackbird Community Shop, a collaborative effort between Voorheesville Elementary School and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, has officially opened its doors to offer free food to local families in need. The initiative comes in response to an observed rise in food insecurity within the Voorheesville community. Intended for families with …

Lessons of Resilience and Teamwork: Modified Football Team Celebrates Undefeated Season

The VCSD Modified Football Team is celebrating an undefeated season. Coach Michael Stuart says the achievement is the result of a lot of perseverance. “Our team did their best to improve every day and competed hard week in and week out,” said Stuart. “The program had big wins over the course of the season thanks …

Career and Technical Education Spotlight: Emily Grace Michaud

Emily Grace Michaud, a senior from Voorheesville, aspires to a career working in a construction union. “I hope to do framing, definitely something hands-on and working with wood,” she said. “I like working with wood. I actually chose building trades because I want to go into the industry and there aren’t a lot of women …

Video: Tips for Parents and Guardians on Using the Wonders Program

  Voorheesville Elementary School is now in its second month of 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 …

Enhancing Communication with SchoolMessenger App

As the Voorheesville School District continues to prioritize seamless communication between schools and families, it is important for parents and guardians to be aware of all options available to receive timely updates. While many people already receive essential information via email, the SchoolMessenger smartphone app provides another convenient way to stay on top of important …

Soaring Higher Together: Introducing BIRDS Motto and Video

VCSD is unveiling a new motto to reflect the values of the school community: BIRDS – Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined, Strong. Superintendent Frank Macri says the meaning of the BIRDS motto came from the students themselves.  “In the spring of 2022, the District Advisory Committee (a shared decision-making group composed of staff, students, and parents) …

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