Recently, the second graders in Emily Leczinsky’s class teamed up with some tiny teachers for a robotics lesson in “ghostbusting.” This was a fun, hands-on way for students to apply what they have been learning in class to a real life situation—something Leczinsky says is essential for the learning to make good sense and “stick” …
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 …
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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 …
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Middle school students recently took part in Sweethearts and Heroes assemblies and activities, where they learned new social and emotional strategies to use both in and out of school. Part of the mission of Sweethearts and Heroes is to “grow the innate human skills around empathy and compassion, and promote bystander empowerment and positive leadership …
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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 …
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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 …
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Drafts of the budget narratives of the Voorheesville CSD Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Grant applications have been completed. They have been developed with many constituency groups, including parents in Title I schools. Comments and suggestions on these budget narratives may be sent to Karen Conroy, Director of Curriculum and Coordinator for ESSA Grants, kconroy@voorheesville.org, …
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The safety of children is our top priority at Voorheesville Central School District. All members of our school community have a role in school safety, and knowing how to respond in the event of an emergency is an important part of this. As required by state education law, the Voorheesville Central School District maintains a …
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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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A message from Superintendent Macri: Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this message finds you well, and you are enjoying the summer break. Even during these months away from school, we are constantly thinking about how to best support our students. In addition to the academic planning that happens during the summer, we also consider …
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