Clayton A. Bouton Student Nominated to U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Senior Vincent Coppola has been nominated for the 2024 Presidential Scholar program, according to the New York State Department of Education. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars based on academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations, transcripts, evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.  New York State Board …

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 …

Spotlight on Career and Technical Education

Voorheesville students attending Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education are gaining expertise and preparing for careers in Automotive, Building Trades, Electrical, Fashion and more. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, students are mastering essential skills for in-demand careers. Here are some VCSD student observations about what they have been learning this year and their …

VCSD students explore careers with the FBI

Voorheesville students interested in knowing more about working for the FBI recently met with local field agents and staff to learn about their careers. The Voorheesville Guidance and Counseling Center organized a Career Cafe at the Jr./Sr. High School this fall. The event allowed students to discover career opportunities and ask questions during a lunch …

VCSD EXPANDS SAFETY INITIATIVE TO PROTECT CHILDREN AT SCHOOL BUS STOPS

Voorheesville Central School District (VCSD) has partnered with BusPatrol to modernize school bus fleets with advanced safety technology to tackle the illegal passing of stopped school buses.  It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus in New York State. Traffic approaching from either direction must stop for a stopped school bus with its red …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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