Thanks to a grant from the New York State Archives, VCSD will soon begin digitizing its historic school records, some of which date back to the 1800s. Currently the district’s paper documents—175 boxes filled with more than 600,000 pages of documents—are housed in a cramped and out of the way storage space in the district …
The VCSD Continuing Education program offers a variety of classes to meet the needs of lifelong learners. The fall session begins the week of Oct. 6, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Details on registration, classes and eligibility are found below. A printer-friendly version of the brochure is available here. Eligibility Courses are open to all persons …
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Regulations related to response to cardiac emergencies in schools were recently adopted by New York state. Details on the district’s protocol for handling such emergencies will now be added to the VCSD 2025-26 District Safety Plan. The public is invited to review this protocol and provide comment on this part of the plan in advance …
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Clayton A. Bouton High School has once again been named one of the top-performing high schools in the Capital Region by U.S. News and World Report. The No. 2 ranking is based on college readiness, state assessment performance, underserved student achievement, and graduation rates. Voorheesville Superintendent Frank Macri says the entire school community has reason …
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Hello VCSD Community, As we open the doors to a new school year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of you. A special greeting goes to our youngest Blackbirds—the kindergarten class of 2038—who are just beginning their journey with us, and to our seniors, the class of 2026, who are preparing for …
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The district has created a guide to help parents and guardians know who to contact when they have a question or concern. District phone numbers and email contact for these individuals can be found on the main contact page or by using the search feature on the homepage of this website. Topic/Area 1st Contact 2nd …
At VCSD, we support our students and their success in school through a variety of services—from academic supports to health and wellness options. Our website is a great resource for news and information about all our district has to offer. We strive to make this site a one-stop and best source of information for families …
Beginning in September 2025, all Voorheesville Central School District students will be eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, thanks to a new state law that expands access to school meals. While no application is required to receive free meals, we strongly encourage families to complete the 2025-26 free and reduced-price meal …
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This August, Voorheesville Middle School Principal Brianna Olsen will be leaving the district for a new opportunity with the New York State Education Department’s Office of State Review. Please join us in wishing Mrs. Olsen much success as she takes this next step in her professional career. As both the middle school assistant principal and …
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New York State Governor Hochul has signed legislation into law aimed at establishing a statewide standard for distraction-free school environments. In response, the VCSD district is taking steps to align this new standard with its existing policies. On July 7, 2025, the Board of Education approved a new policy on the use of Internet-enabled devices …
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