VCSD is celebrating the successful launch of ParentSquare, the district’s new unified communications platform. Since its rollout, ParentSquare has been helping principals, faculty, coaches, and club advisors stay connected with our families in a way that makes communication more streamlined and responsive. In September alone: Over 300 posts were shared. Over 2600 direct messages …
Clayton A. Bouton recently held its first volunteer fair, giving students a chance to meet with local organizations and explore volunteer ways to serve the community. It was well attended and well received. “I like that it shows opportunities for things I can do outside of school,” said C.J., a ninth grade student. “I think …
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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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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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Due to summer construction at the elementary school, the fax line that usually receives student enrollment and release of records documents sent from parents, guardians and doctor’s offices is unavailable. Until the start of the new school year, all documents that would normally be faxed to the registrar or elementary school office should instead be …
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Voorheesville Central School District recently awarded a posthumous diploma to Charles H. Peck Jr., in recognition of his dedication to family and country. Peck attended Voorheesville schools from 1930 to 1940 but left at age 15 after two tragedies. First, his mother and the twins she was carrying were killed in a car accident. Shortly …
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The safety of children is our top priority at Voorheesville Central School District. All members of our school community have a role in school safety, and knowing how to respond in the event of an emergency is an important part of this. The Voorheesville Central School District maintains a district-wide safety plan. The plan is …
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The BIRDS motto — Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined, and Strong — continues to shape the culture of the Voorheesville Central School District. What began in 2023 as a community-wide effort by the District Advisory Committee to create a shared vision resulted in a motto that continues to inspire and strengthen our culture. From kindergarten through …
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Thoughtful communication strengthens the school-home connection. To support this, VCSD will adopt ParentSquare as its new communications platform, beginning July 1. SchoolMessenger will remain the district’s communication platform until June 30. After that, VCSD will no longer use SchoolMessenger. With ParentSquare, parents and guardians will enjoy one easy-to-use platform to receive announcements, message teachers, sign …
On Tuesday, May 20, Voorheesville Central School District residents voted in favor of the proposed $34,525,250 budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 415 in favor and 172 opposed. These figures include absentee ballots. Voters also approved the purchase of two new 72-passenger buses by a vote of 442 to 135, and …
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