Fun and Learning as Blackbird Hotshots Prepare to Face Off Against Harlem Wizards

On Oct. 4, a team member from the Harlem Wizards basketball team visited with K-12 students at school assemblies to promote a message of positive character-education. The assemblies also built excitement for an upcoming match between the Blackbird Hotshots team, which includes VCSD staff and faculty members, and the Harlem Wizards  The Harlem Wizards are …

Monthly Message from the Superintendent: October 2024

Happy Fall! As summer fades into a distant memory and the school year is in full swing, we find ourselves united in a shared purpose—ensuring our children thrive as they grow as learners and experience the milestones of life. Whether we are parents, guardians, educators, school staff or community members, we all play a vital …

Important Dates for Ordering and Contributing to Yearbook

Yearbook sales are now open at Clayton A. Bouton. See details below to secure a copy, submit photos, purchase ads and understand important deadlines for seniors.   Let’s make this year’s yearbook a true reflection of our amazing Clayton A. Bouton community. The yearbook club thanks everyone for their continued support, and looks forward to preserving …

Registration Open for Learn-to-Swim lessons and Pre-Competitive Classes

Voorheesville Central School District is offering level 1-5 Learn-to-Swim lessons and Pre-Competitive swim instruction at the high school this fall. Class size is limited to 12 students per class. Dates Oct. 12-Dec. 7, 2024 (No classes Nov. 30) Times Learn to Swim: 3:10-4 p.m., 4:10-5 p.m., 5:10-6 p.m. Pre-Competitive Swim: 3:10-4 p.m.   Each Learn to …

Registration Open for Fall Continuing Education

The Continuing Education program offers a variety of classes to meet the needs of lifelong learners. The fall session runs from Oct. 7 through Dec. 20, 2024. Details on registration, classes and eligibility are found below. Download the VCSD Continuing Education brochure here. ELIGIBILITY Courses are open to all persons in the Capital Region.  When …

Pre-Voter Registration Available to Students 16+

VCSD is committed to helping young people get involved in the election process. By encouraging students to become educated, engaged voters, we help them build lifelong habits of voting. National Voter Registration Day was created in 2012; its organizers identify the day as “a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy.” This year, National …

Students dive into writing at Cole Summer Writers Institute

Tension, suspense, talking toasters! For nearly a dozen of our middle and high schoolers, a week spent together writing, revising and then writing some more was a summertime dream come true. Now in its 19th year, the annual Cole Summer Writers Institute offers students a chance to dig into a variety of writing styles, believe …

BIRDS in Action

 Following the launch of the BIRDS motto (Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined and Strong) last fall, VCSD has continued to embed those core values into every facet of the school life. The motto was born of discussions within the District Advisory Committee, which is a shared decision-making group composed of staff, students, and parents.  Students …

Clayton A. Bouton Shines in National Ranking

  For the second year in a row, Clayton A. Bouton is ranked #2 in the Best High Schools rankings for the Albany Metro by U.S. News and World Report. According to the report, the rankings are based on the percentage of students who achieved exceptional scores on state assessments for math, reading and science. …

Revised 2024-25 District Calendar Approved

At the March 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting, the Voorheesville Board of Education approved the Revised 2024-25 District Calendar.  Printable 2024-2025 District Calendar Here are some important days for the coming school year: September 2 – Labor Day September 3-4 – Superintendent Conference Days September 5 – First Day of School October 3 – …

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