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New district policy: Use of personal electronic devices during the school day

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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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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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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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 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 …

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Public Hearing on Tax Exemptions is Scheduled

  LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Public Hearings on the modification of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Sections 459 and 467, for eligible seniors and persons with physical disabilities, the adoption of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a, for eligible volunteer …

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When to Keep a Child Home with Illness

It can be difficult for a parent or guardian to decide whether to send children to school when they wake up with symptoms of an illness or complaints that they do not feel well. Regular school attendance is the key to a student’s success. However, there are times when students will benefit from staying at …

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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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