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Important: Temporary Change to Faxing Procedures for Student Documents

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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District honors service and sacrifice with a posthumous diploma

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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Community Invited to Comment on District Safety Plan

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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Our students say it best! Watch our BIRDS video.

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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UPK Paused Next Year Due to Funding Constraints

VCSD regrets it will not be able to offer a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2025-26 school year as the district could not secure an affordable community-based provider during the required bidding process. The district understands the benefits of UPK and was looking forward to providing this important resource to families. The current provider, …

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Kindergarten Registration Open for 2025-26 School Year

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is officially open. If your child will be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2025, they are eligible to enroll in kindergarten now. Early registration helps ensure a smooth start to your child’s educational journey and helps the district prepare for incoming students. To register, contact …

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High School Students Immerse Themselves in Elementary Teaching

The scent of crayons and markers filled the air as a group of Clayton A. Bouton students immersed themselves in elementary school classrooms to learn about careers in education. The students, who have an interest in becoming teachers, were recently given the opportunity to shadow educators for several hours. “You get to see what the …

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Students Build Relationships through Blackbird Buddy Groups

Blackbird Buddy groups, which meet regularly throughout the school year, offer young learners the chance to make friends and develop their capacity for kindness, compassion, understanding and care.  Blackbird Buddy activities begin with a school-wide assembly, often with students singing the Alma Mater and other songs related to school-wide efforts to build positive relationships, including …

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Meet the New Security Monitor: Vince Foley

This school year, Voorheesville Central School District welcomed Vince Foley as a new security monitor at the MS/HS campus. Foley brings extensive experience in safety and a long-standing commitment to the youth in our community.  While the role of the security monitor involves ensuring safety on campus, Foley is also dedicated to fostering positive relations …

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