Compassion Makes a Difference

The theme for the VMS seventh grade team is Character Counts Each marking period students used this year’s TACO acronym to pick a character trait to highlight. Friday was the culmination of their compassion activity.  This is how they fulfilled their endeavor for the three marking periods: The “T” was for teamwork and students had …

May 2022 – Calendar Update

School is not in session for students from Thursday, May 26 through Memorial Day, May 30 VCSD has used only one Snow/Emergency Day at this time. Per the 2021-22 school year calendar, on Friday, May 27 school will be closed. Thursday, May 26 is a pre-scheduled Superintendent’s Conference Day. Classes  will resume on Tuesday, May …

April 29: Important Message From Superintendent Macri

Dear VCSD Families, I am writing to inform you about an incident that occurred in the high school that we reported to the Albany County Police today. We commend the students who came forward with information about a violent threat that led to a student arrest. After learning of the threat, the district promptly notified …

Opportunity to Meet Board of Education Candidates on May 2

The Voorheesville PTA will host a Board of Education Meet the Candidates Night at the high school Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. We have four candidates running for two open seats: Vinny Commisso, Argi O’Leary, Erika Smitkin, and Robyn Willoughby. Join us to learn more about the candidates. The …

UNPLUGGED PALOOZA FAMILY FUN NIGHT IS BACK FOR SCREEN-FREE WEEK, MAY 5

Let’s face it, many of us could use a more balanced approach to the amount of time we spend on technological devices.   The internationally celebrated Screen-Free Week starts on Monday, May 2. The idea is to help children build healthy relationships with technology and spend more time exploring other interests with family and friends. The …

VCSD at The NYSSMA Music Solo Festival

Congratulations to our Middle School and High School students who participated in the NYS School Music Association’s Instrumental/Vocal Solo Festival at Schalmont High School. Students who participated each prepared and performed an instrumental or vocal solo for adjudication. A few students even performed multiple solos! Congratulations to all of these student musicians for their hard work and effort …

VMS Quarter 3 Honor Roll

Congratulations Third Quarter Honor Roll Students! (April 14, 2022) Congratulations to Voorheesville Middle School students who made honor roll for the third quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Students earned spots on the high honor roll list by maintaining an 89.5 average or better in their course work during the third quarter marking period. Students …

Survey to Reflect on School Experiences Opens April 11

Your input will help the district meet the needs of our students, families, faculty and staff. The School Climate Survey is developed by the US Department of Education as a tool for states, districts, and schools as a common, reliable, and nationally-validated measure of school climate. Participation is completely voluntary and strictly confidential; no personally …

Accepting Applications For UPK 2022-2023

The Voorheesville Central School District is once again partnering with Serendipity Day Care Center LLC for our UPK program for children who will be four years of age on or before December 1, 2022. We expect to begin the program on Tuesday, September 6. Applications must be received no later than Monday, May 2. Placements are …

Aid for Ukraine: They Want to Help

As the conflict intensifies in Ukraine and much of the world is frozen in horror, empathetic VCSD students have been coordinating humanitarian efforts. Three sisters from Voorheesville Middle School contacted school administration with a plan. Addie, Ellie and Riley Chismark quickly organized and collected donations for medical needs, toiletries, baby supplies and other essentials. All …

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