The Voorheesville Central School District was made aware on Oct. 8 that it was the victim of a cyber-fraud incident resulting in the unauthorized transfer of approximately $1,000,000 from the district’s Capital Construction Fund. Since that time, the district has been working closely with the New York State Police, with assistance from the Federal Bureau …
Students at VES are learning how much fun it is to follow The Blackbird Way, a schoolwide initiative that promotes safety, respect and responsibility. Each day, students may earn Blackbird Way tickets for demonstrating these core values. The tickets are entered into monthly drawings for prizes, ranging from fire truck rides to extra recess time …
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VCSD is celebrating the successful launch of ParentSquare, the district’s new unified communications platform. Since its rollout, ParentSquare has been helping principals, faculty, coaches, and club advisors stay connected with our families in a way that makes communication more streamlined and responsive. In September alone: Over 300 posts were shared. Over 2600 direct messages …
The district’s new, free-standing transportation facility is now open. On Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5-7 p.m., we will host an open house and tour of the facility at 39 Martin Road. Capital improvement projects are a way our district invests in the upkeep and improvement of our school facilities. The new facility was designed to …
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Hello VCSD Community, As we begin a new school year, I am reminded of the many ways our district continues to grow while staying true to the values that define us. At VCSD, we believe that strong communication builds trust, responsible stewardship safeguards our future, and service to others develops students’ character and strengthens our …
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Clayton A. Bouton recently held its first volunteer fair, giving students a chance to meet with local organizations and explore volunteer ways to serve the community. It was well attended and well received. “I like that it shows opportunities for things I can do outside of school,” said C.J., a ninth grade student. “I think …
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Thanks to a grant from the New York State Archives, VCSD will soon begin digitizing its historic school records, some of which date back to the 1800s. Currently the district’s paper documents—175 boxes filled with more than 600,000 pages of documents—are housed in a cramped and out of the way storage space in the district …
The VCSD Continuing Education program offers a variety of classes to meet the needs of lifelong learners. The fall session begins the week of Oct. 6, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Details on registration, classes and eligibility are found below. A printer-friendly version of the brochure is available here. Eligibility Courses are open to all persons …
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Regulations related to response to cardiac emergencies in schools were recently adopted by New York state. Details on the district’s protocol for handling such emergencies will now be added to the VCSD 2025-26 District Safety Plan. The public is invited to review this protocol and provide comment on this part of the plan in advance …
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Clayton A. Bouton High School has once again been named one of the top-performing high schools in the Capital Region by U.S. News and World Report. The No. 2 ranking is based on college readiness, state assessment performance, underserved student achievement, and graduation rates. Voorheesville Superintendent Frank Macri says the entire school community has reason …
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