Work continues on making the 2024 edition of the yearbook a meaningful tribute to our students and our school. There are some important updates and deadlines that students, parents, guardians and members of the community should be aware of. The 2024 Clayton A. Bouton yearbook is only available for guaranteed purchase until we sell out …
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Due to technical difficulties, the Jan. 8 VCSD Board of Education meeting was not recorded and will not be available for viewing on our YouTube channel. VCSD exceeds legal requirements by providing the taped versions of BOE meetings and, in the interest of timely public engagement, will continue to do so. Videotaping BOE meetings is …
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, VCSD invites parents and students to a focus group discussion on recruiting the new principal at Clayton A. Bouton. The district is hosting the meeting to get feedback on which skills and traits stakeholders value the most for this leadership position. The meeting will be held on Jan. 17 at …
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Public Hearings on the modification of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Sections 459 and 467, for eligible seniors and persons with physical disabilities, the adoption of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a, for eligible volunteer …
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Senior Vincent Coppola has been nominated for the 2024 Presidential Scholar program, according to the New York State Department of Education. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars based on academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations, transcripts, evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. New York State Board …
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It can be difficult for a parent or guardian to decide whether to send children to school when they wake up with symptoms of an illness or complaints that they do not feel well. Regular school attendance is the key to a student’s success. However, there are times when students will benefit from staying at …
Voorheesville Central School District (VCSD) has partnered with BusPatrol to modernize school bus fleets with advanced safety technology to tackle the illegal passing of stopped school buses. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus in New York State. Traffic approaching from either direction must stop for a stopped school bus with its red …
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Voorheesville Elementary School continues its journey 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 reinforcing foundational skills. The program’s …
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Student safety is the number one priority of the Voorheesville Counseling Department, and students may reach out for assistance with mental health issues at any time. The VCSD Counseling Department has resources available to students while they are at school and has experience with navigating access to community resources. Students who would like help may …
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Shannon Spollen’s Create Writing classes give junior and senior class members a supportive yet challenging way to get comfortable with writing. The class, which the VCSD English Department recently reintroduced as a half-credit elective, is taking students from fairy tales to AI, all while preparing them for college and careers. Spollen says many students enter …
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