The VCSD High School Band will premiere an original composition by alumnus Jerry Shedd on June 6. The composition by the 1965 graduate is titled “Beneath the Helderbergs.” In preparation for the performance, Shedd attended a rehearsal and shared the inspiration behind his composition and discussed his creative process. That extra insight was meaningful for …
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The inaugural Blackbird Community Fair, held on May 18, surpassed all expectations, and was a joyful celebration of culture, community and connection. Community members of all ages were able to experience the vibrancy of our region. Over 30 community groups and school-based clubs participated. The fair featured performances, activities and tasty foods and gave all …
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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. As required by state education law, the Voorheesville Central School District maintains a …
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The 2024 edition of the Torch is available beginning this week. Students may collect yearbooks in The Commons from Tuesday, June 4 through Friday June 7 during periods 5, 6, and 7. Students who attend a BOCES program or are otherwise unavailable to pick up their pre-ordered book during those times slots, may pick them …
Voorheesville Central School District (VCSD) announces the anticipated appointment of Brianna Olsen as the next principal at Voorheesville Middle School. Olsen currently serves as the Assistant Principal for both middle and high school, and as the district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Liaison. Superintendent Frank Macri stated Olsen has already made incredible inroads with students …
On Tuesday, May 21, Voorheesville Central School District residents voted in favor of the proposed $34,482,366 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a margin of 77% in favor and 23% opposed. The figures include absentee ballots. Kathy Fiero and Matthew Bergeron were elected to the school board of education. Voters approved the purchase of …
Dear Parents and Guardians, At 7:50 a.m. this morning (May 16), a marker was used to create disturbing vandalism, including a swastika, in a middle school bathroom. Students reported the vandalism. It was immediately removed, and an investigation was begun. Shortly later, a middle school student was identified as creating the vandalism. As the district’s …
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on May 13, internet connectivity and some phone service was lost at the elementary, middle, and high school when a cable was cut by a contractor working on construction on the new transportation facility. Crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible. In the interim, hot spots have been …
The 2024-25 school budget vote will be held on May 21, from 2:30 to 9 p.m. in the Middle School foyer. At that time, district residents will also vote on two open seats on the school board. The elected board members will serve a four-year term beginning July 1, 2024. Board members serve without pay. …
For the second year in a row, Clayton A. Bouton is ranked #2 in the Best High Schools rankings for the Albany Metro by U.S. News and World Report. According to the report, the rankings are based on the percentage of students who achieved exceptional scores on state assessments for math, reading and science. …
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