The district has created a guide to help parents and guardians know who to contact when they have a question or concern. District phone numbers and email contact for these individuals can be found on the main contact page or by using the search feature on the homepage of this website. Topic/Area 1st Contact 2nd …
At VCSD, we support our students and their success in school through a variety of services—from academic supports to health and wellness options. Our website is a great resource for news and information about all our district has to offer. We strive to make this site a one-stop and best source of information for families …
Beginning in September 2025, all Voorheesville Central School District students will be eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, thanks to a new state law that expands access to school meals. While no application is required to receive free meals, we strongly encourage families to complete the 2025-26 free and reduced-price meal …
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New York State Governor Hochul has signed legislation into law aimed at establishing a statewide standard for distraction-free school environments. In response, the VCSD district is taking steps to align this new standard with its existing policies. On July 7, 2025, the Board of Education approved a new policy on the use of Internet-enabled devices …
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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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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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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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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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Recently, the second graders in Emily Leczinsky’s class teamed up with some tiny teachers for a robotics lesson in “ghostbusting.” This was a fun, hands-on way for students to apply what they have been learning in class to a real life situation—something Leczinsky says is essential for the learning to “stick” with the students. Benchmarks …
Grade five students have a new taste for the art of writing restaurant critiques, and their new skills earned them each a slice of pizza. As an exercise in authentic writing, teacher Kristy Riccio had her students write reviews of their favorite local restaurants. The opinion/argumentative writing unit also required students to mail their …
