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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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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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 …
For the second year in a row, Clayton A. Bouton is ranked #2 in the Best High Schools rankings for the Albany Metro by U.S. News and World Report. According to the report, the rankings are based on the percentage of students who achieved exceptional scores on state assessments for math, reading and science. …
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At the March 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting, the Voorheesville Board of Education approved the Revised 2024-25 District Calendar. Printable 2024-2025 District Calendar Here are some important days for the coming school year: September 2 – Labor Day September 3-4 – Superintendent Conference Days September 5 – First Day of School October 3 – …
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Grade five students have a new taste for the art of writing restaurant critiques, and their new skills earned them each a slice of pizza. As an exercise in authentic writing, teacher Kristy Riccio had her students write reviews of their favorite local restaurants. The opinion/argumentative writing unit also required students to mail their …
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Public Hearings on the modification of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Sections 459 and 467, for eligible seniors and persons with physical disabilities, the adoption of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a, for eligible volunteer …
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It can be difficult for a parent or guardian to decide whether to send children to school when they wake up with symptoms of an illness or complaints that they do not feel well. Regular school attendance is the key to a student’s success. However, there are times when students will benefit from staying at …
The Blackbird Community Shop, a collaborative effort between Voorheesville Elementary School and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, has officially opened its doors to offer free food to local families in need. The initiative comes in response to an observed rise in food insecurity within the Voorheesville community. Intended for families with …
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