As we look ahead to summer activities and then the start of a new school year, parents and guardians are reminded that students must be up-to-date with their physical examinations and immunizations to participate in school and school-based activities or receive working papers. New York State law requires that each child in a school district …
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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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Dear Parents and Guardians, Providing a safe educational environment for Voorheesville Central School District students and staff remains one of our top priorities. Recently, the board of education passed a resolution requiring me to communicate with our school community about the importance of safe gun storage. We are all aware of incidents of gun …
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At its Oct. 3 regular meeting, the Voorheesville CSD Board of Education unanimously approved two capital project proposals totaling $27.2 million. The two propositions will be put forth before voters on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The first proposition is the core project, at a cost of $25.2 million, which includes a majority of updates at …
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Held every October, National Bullying Prevention Month is a month-long observance to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. One of our social workers shared the following presentation on bullying and what VCSD is doing to spread kindness! (WITH NARRATION)
Dear VCSD Families, The Voorheesville Central School District has implemented the Safe School Helpline as a confidential way to report threats of violence, suicide, bullying, and illegal activity that could harm students in our schools. It can be accessed numerous ways: through the web, by downloading an app, by texting, or calling a toll free …
Our elementary students who walk or ride their bike to school will be better protected with a new crossing guard to control the flow of traffic at the intersection of 85A and 156. “The district is excited to partner with the village to offer an added layer of safety for our community,” said Superintendent Frank …
Peanut/Tree Nut, Egg & Gluten Free “Safe” Snacks PLEASE NOTE: INGREDIENTS AND MANUFACTURING PRACTICES CAN AND DO CHANGE. PLEASE CONSULT LABELS FOR ALL SNACKS – EVEN THOSE LISTED BELOW. IF THE LABEL LISTS PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, EGGS OR WHEAT (GLUTEN) AS AN INGREDIENT OR STATES THAT IT “MAY CONTAIN” OR IS “MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY …
