Using mostly household materials and hot glue, 7th grade students in Mr. Iannotti’s STEAM class were challenged with building a mousetrap car. This project lasts about two weeks, starting with research and a design on paper. Part of each car uses a real mousetrap. The spring on the trap transfers energy to the axle of …
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Voorheesville’s 9th grade class organized a toy drive to support the Hilltown Holiday event sponsored by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. Thanks to the generosity of numerous donors from the middle and high schools, local children and teens will have a brighter holiday this year.
Thank you to the middle school students who have exhibited outstanding citizenship, behavior, and work ethic. For this you have earned the Principal’s Reception. This honor is granted to five students per grade three times a year. Students received a letter, certificate, medal, pencil, and slip for a free hot chocolate. Congratulations and keep up …
Today, the high school held their first Red Cross Blood Drive this school year. On behalf of the student government, thank you to everyone who donated blood and assisted at the drive. A total of 22 units were collected, which was the goal. Seventeen members of our student body were first-time donors. Great job everyone!
Join education leaders in a review of graduation to ensure educational excellence and equity The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking your input as they review the state’s high school graduation requirements. You are invited and encouraged to attend a virtual forum to provide feedback on Tuesday, December 7, from 2:00-4:30 PM. The …
The Board of Education and district have been embarking on a new strategic plan to empower all students to have access to the most meaningful learning opportunities. Partnering with the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) and the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA), Voorheesville Central Schools is progressing to enact new programs and …
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“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” Randy Pausch As our teachers and students got settled into the school year, October proved to be a busy month. We were excited to bring back some of our old traditions while making some modifications to make them …
Seventh graders were asked to solve a mystery throughout many classes over a two day period. The interdisciplinary activity had students using crime scene investigation techniques to track down a missing person. The crime scene was set in an area for Igor’s Halloween Festival. Igor was missing and so were all of the supplies for …
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In an effort to raise awareness and money for breast cancer, the Middle School Student Council did a change collection fundraiser and in just one week raised $165.16! The fundraiser was connected to the “Real Kids Wear Pink” activity the student council coordinated last month. The Voorheesville Teachers Association will match that amount for their …
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Parents of students receiving Academic Intervention Support (AIS) services are invited to attend our virtual AIS Open House on Wednesday, November 3, at 6:00 p.m. We will begin at 6:00 with an overview of Title I and provide information on the NYS standards for ELA and math. At 6:15, our reading and math intervention teachers …
