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New Vision of Blackbird Paradise Garden Advances

The Voorheesville Central School District Board of Education has voted in favor of plans to update the Blackbird Paradise Garden at Voorheesville Elementary School, marking the beginning of a redesign that honors the garden’s legacy while creating new opportunities for student learning, community engagement and environmental stewardship. Since its creation in 2009, the garden has …

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2026-27 District Safety Plan available for review

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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Seniors awarded NYS Seals of Biliteracy and Civic Readiness

This week, our seniors will turn the tassels on their graduation caps and head off for the next chapter of their lives and education. For a number of them, the diplomas they will receive will bear a unique distinction: the state’s Seal of Biliteracy and Seal of Civic Readiness. Seal of Biliteracy The Class of …

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Swim Lessons Kick Off July 6

Voorheesville Central School District will offer Level 1-5 Learn-to-Swim lessons, as well as pre-competitive swim and dive clinics, Monday through Thursday at the high school this summer. Classes are open to the public. Note: All children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult while on school premises. Sessions: July 6-16 July 20-30 Aug. …

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Voorheesville names valedictorian and salutatorian for Class of 2026

As the Class of 2026 prepares to take its next steps, its top two students are setting out on exciting journeys, each shaped by years of hard work, leadership and curiosity. Dominic Tillou, this year’s valedictorian, plans to head straight into mechanical engineering studies at Rochester Institute of Technology.  Sadie Munro, the class salutatorian, will …

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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 …

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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 …

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Voorheesville announces Athletics and Middle School leaders

Voorheesville Central School District is pleased to announce two new appointments to our leadership team: Cathleen Goodwin, Middle School Principal, and Joshua (Josh) Wagner, Athletic Director, Dean of Students and Director of Physical Education and Health Service. Each of their appointments, which take effect July 1, were unanimously approved by the VCSD Board of Education at …

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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 …

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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 …

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