A message from Superintendent Frank Macri: Dear Voorheesville School Community, The Voorheesville Central School District is aware of discussions taking place on social media regarding a purported threat alleged to have been made by a student on November 13. As with any such report, the district promptly undertook a full and thorough investigation, including working …
This November, the Voorheesville Middle School Drama Club proudly presents the musical comedy “Guys and Dolls Jr.!” The show will be performed at the Lydia C. Tobler Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. “Guys and Dolls Jr.” follows gambler Nathan …
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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 “stick” with the students. Benchmarks …
High school students in the Digital Media class have taken on an important project this year–creating a series of anti-bullying videos to raise awareness and promote kindness among their peers. Their films are being shown during the Blackbird Cage morning announcements, and are seen by students in grades 6-12. The work coincides with October’s Bullying …
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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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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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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 …
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, As you are aware, phishing attempts (the attempt to steal personal information) are becoming more commonplace. Nationally, and in New York state, students have been targeted. At VCSD we utilize every available means to prevent our community members from falling victim. A major component of prevention is keeping our community …
