Voters approve 2026-27 Voorheesville CSD school budget; elect two school board members

On Tuesday, May 19, Voorheesville Central School District residents voted in favor of the proposed $36,605,721 budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 70.8% (429) in favor and 29.2% (177) opposed. These figures include absentee ballots. The 2026-27 school budget increases spending by $2,080,471 or 6.03%, resulting in an estimated tax rate …

Voorheesville Dionysians Earn Outstanding Musical Award

Months of rehearsal, planning, and collaboration paid off for Voorheesville Dionysians as “Hadestown: Teen Edition” earned Outstanding Musical, Tier B, at the High School Musical Theatre Awards. The ceremony was held May 16 at Proctors and brought together schools from across the Capital Region to celebrate excellence in student theater. The event mirrors the style …

Students Bring the BIRDS Motto to Life

In 2023, Voorheesville Central School District introduced the BIRDS motto, which stands for Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined, and Strong. The motto grew out of work started by the District Advisory Committee. Staff, students, and parents worked together to reflect on district beliefs and create guidance that matched the community’s values. Students continue to show what …

Letter of Appreciation from Superintendent Frank Macri

  Hello VCSD Community, As we recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to share something I hope our entire Voorheesville community knows and feels: Our schools are special because of the people in them. This week, we celebrate our teachers—whose dedication, creativity, and care shape the daily experiences of our students …

Voters to consider 2026-27 budget proposal

Jump to Superintendent Macri’s budget overview video. Voorheesville Central School District residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, to vote on a proposed $36,605,721 budget for the 2026-27 school year.  The budget is strategically designed to maintain educational standards and meet the emerging needs of students. This budget represents an increase in …

Students Witness Civics in Action as New Citizens Take Oath During Federal Ceremony

Fifteen individuals took the Oath of Allegiance and became United States citizens during a federal naturalization ceremony hosted by Voorheesville Central School District on April 30. These individuals, originally from the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Jamaica, India and other parts of the world, completed a long journey to U.S. citizenship that required years of dedication. The …

VCSD Now Accepting 2026-27 UPK Applications

Beginning September 2026, the Voorheesville Central School District will offer a universal pre-k program (UPK) for district four-year-olds with our community partner, the YMCA. This program is free for all who participate. UPK classes will be held at Christ the King Early Childhood Center, 2 Sumpter Avenue, Albany,  from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday …

Students Receive and Deliver Anti-Vaping Message  

This March, to coincide with Anti-Vaping Month, our middle and high school students heard from presenters and helped spread the message that vaping is bad for your health.  On March 19, the district hosted Steered Straight, a nationally recognized prevention organization, whose presentations focused on the dangers of drug use, vaping and other high‑risk behaviors …

Spring Swim Lessons Kick Off April 18

Voorheesville Central School District is offering level 1-5 Learn-to-Swim lessons and Pre-Competitive swim instruction at the high school this spring. Class size is limited to 12 students per class. Dates: April 18-June 13, 2026 (No class on May 23) Times: Learn to Swim: 3:10-4 p.m., 4:10-5 p.m., 5:10-6 p.m. Pre-Competitive Swim: 3:10-4 p.m.   Each Learn-to-Swim …

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