Grade 8 students at Voorheesville Middle School used graffiti to express their emotions in an English lesson that included readings on the Holocaust, the Cuban rafters crisis of 1994 and the Syrian Civil War. In addition to reading the historical fiction book Refugee by Alan Gratz, which tells the stories of three young refugees, students …
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During a ceremony at the Voorheesville Central School District Performing Arts Center, six Class of 2023 students signed commitment agreements to play Division 3 Interscholastic Athletics when they begin their college careers this fall. As family members and coaches looked on, Amanda Danz, Jenell Hall, Chloe Kirgan, Mariem Sayahi, Judson Woodworth and Jason Zeliph …
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Class of 2023 students re-lived some of their favorite memories during the Senior Walkthrough at the elementary school on May 25. While sporting their caps and gowns, seniors spent the day in classrooms with elementary students, playing games, reading their favorite childhood stories and visiting their former teachers. A summer-like day was the backdrop for …
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On May 16, Principal Kristin DuGuay announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. They are Julia Young and Rowan Knauf. “As the high school principal, I am proud to celebrate two members of the Class of 2023 whose dedication to excellence has earned them the highest honors of their graduating class,” …
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The limited supply of Torch yearbooks has sold out. All online sales are now closed. Students who previously ordered can retrieve their yearbooks in room 149 until June 22. Students on the waiting list who have received confirmation that they can pick one up must provide payment by cash or check payable to Voorheesville …
The Voorheesville Central School District will offer a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2023-24 school year. The program will provide instruction to eligible 4-year-old district children at no cost to families through a state-funded grant collaboration with the district. Classes will begin in early September. Children must be four years of age on or …
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On Tuesday, May 16, Voorheesville Central School District residents voted in favor of the proposed $30,078,491 budget for the 2023-24 school year by a margin of 76% in favor and 24% opposed. The figures include absentee ballots. Rachel Gilker and Barbara Owens were elected to the school board of education. Voters approved the purchase …
Voorheesville Central School District is offering level 1-5 Learn-to-Swim lessons and Pre-Competitive swim instruction at the high school this summer. There will also be an Open Swim session Mon.-Thurs. from noon to 2 p.m. Dates: Session 1: July 10-20 Session 2: July 24-Aug. 3 Session 3: tbd Times: Day classes: 9:10–10:00; 10:10-11:00; 11:10-12:00 Evening …
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Polls will be open from 2:30 PM to 9PM in the Middle School Foyer On Tuesday, May 16, Voorheesville Central School District residents will vote on a proposed $30,078,491 budget for the 2023-24 school year that would increase spending by $1,931,880 (6.86%), resulting in an estimated tax rate increase of less than 1%. Due to …
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Congratulations Third Quarter Honor Roll Students! Congratulations to Voorheesville Middle School students who made honor roll for the third quarter of the 2022-23 school year. Students earned spots on the high honor roll list by maintaining an 89.5 average or better in their course work during the second quarter marking period. Students who earned spots …
