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Video: The Wonders Journey Continues at VES

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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Counseling Department Reminder: Mental Health Resources are Available

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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Reintroduced English Elective Brings Both Rigor and Creativity to Students

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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Ready, Set, Drive. Secure A Spot in Driver’s Education!

  It is registration time for those interested in Driver’s Education. In order to participate, the student(s) must be 16 years old or older by Jan. 29, 2024, and have a NYS driving permit. Please read the following information carefully:  ABSOLUTELY NO CELLPHONE USE OR AIRPODS, EARBUDS IN THE CAR AND CLASSROOM.  The program will …

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Empowering Student Voices: Student Government to Contribute to School’s Instagram Account

  VCSD is launching an initiative to amplify student voices on the district’s Instagram account. As part of this program, members of the Student Government Club will have the opportunity to craft and share engaging social media posts, giving students a platform to share their school experiences with the community.  Superintendent Frank Macri says it’s …

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Fueling Success: Blackbird Community Shop Opens to Reduce Food Insecurity

  The Blackbird Community Shop, a collaborative effort between Voorheesville Elementary School and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, has officially opened its doors to offer free food to local families in need. The initiative comes in response to an observed rise in food insecurity within the Voorheesville community. Intended for families with …

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Career and Technical Education Spotlight: Emily Grace Michaud

Emily Grace Michaud, a senior from Voorheesville, aspires to a career working in a construction union. “I hope to do framing, definitely something hands-on and working with wood,” she said. “I like working with wood. I actually chose building trades because I want to go into the industry and there aren’t a lot of women …

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Enhancing Communication with SchoolMessenger App

As the Voorheesville School District continues to prioritize seamless communication between schools and families, it is important for parents and guardians to be aware of all options available to receive timely updates. While many people already receive essential information via email, the SchoolMessenger smartphone app provides another convenient way to stay on top of important …

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Soaring Higher Together: Introducing BIRDS Motto and Video

VCSD is unveiling a new motto to reflect the values of the school community: BIRDS – Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined, Strong. Superintendent Frank Macri says the meaning of the BIRDS motto came from the students themselves.  “In the spring of 2022, the District Advisory Committee (a shared decision-making group composed of staff, students, and parents) …

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Community Budget Forum: Next Steps

  On October 19, the Board of Education (BOE) hosted a community forum to get feedback on community priorities and tax exemptions under consideration for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. Any exemptions reduce the taxable property value of the district as a whole and increase the tax rate for all non-exempt property.  The forum …

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