VCSD residents approve $27.2 million capital improvement project proposals

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Voorheesville Central School District residents voted to approve the district’s $27.2 million capital project proposals. Proposition 1: 401 YES (68%) to 189 NO (32%) Proposition 2: 477 YES (81%) to 111 NO (19%)   “Thank you to our community for supporting our students, as well as our vision for our future,” …

VCSD residents to vote on two capital improvement propositions set for Dec. 6

At its Oct. 3 regular meeting, the Voorheesville CSD Board of Education unanimously approved two capital project proposals totaling $27.2 million. The two propositions will be put forth before voters on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.  The first proposition is the core project, at a cost of $25.2 million, which includes a majority of updates at …

VCSD conducting traffic study for proposed bus garage

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, VCSD residents will head to the polls to vote on two capital project propositions totaling $27.2 million.  The first proposition going before voters includes a project to build a new bus garage on the south side of Martin Road, adjacent to the existing high school/middle school property. The proposed facility …

VCSD Board of Education appoints Barbara Owens to fill vacant board seat at September special meeting

The Voorheesville Central School District Board of Education intends to appoint Barbara Owens of Voorheesville to temporarily fill the vacant seat left by Jim Coffin this past August. Following Coffin’s resignation, the Board sought candidates for the open position and received seven interested applicants. After careful consideration, the Board selected Owens, an applicant with strong …

Senior Tahlia Michels selected as BOE student representative for the 22-23 school year

This year, district voters approved a proposition that would seat an ex officio (student representative) to the Board of Education. Senior Tahlia Michels was selected as the first ex officio student representative and will serve throughout the 2022-23 school year.  “Being chosen as the first student board member is a privilege,” said Michels. “I feel …

NEW: Safe School Helpline

Dear VCSD Families,  The Voorheesville Central School District has implemented the Safe School Helpline as a confidential way to report threats of violence, suicide, bullying, and illegal activity that could harm students in our schools. It can be accessed numerous ways: through the web, by downloading an app, by texting, or calling a toll free …

VES Hires Crossing Guard for School Days

Our elementary students who walk or ride their bike to school will be better protected with a new crossing guard to control the flow of traffic at the intersection of 85A and 156. “The district is excited to partner with the village to offer an added layer of safety for our community,” said Superintendent Frank …

District launches 1:1 Chromebook initiative

Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, it has become increasingly apparent that access to reliable and safe technology is a key component of any school district’s educational program. Over the past year, Voorheesville Central School District has been developing a 1:1 Chromebook initiative to maximize students’ ability to utilize technology. With that …

New performance area constructed at elementary school playground

When students return to Voorheesville Elementary School this fall, they will be greeted by an exciting new addition to the playground area–a brand new performance stage. The playground, rebuilt back in 2018 thanks to the generous donations of community members, is a focal point of the school and provides numerous recreational and educational opportunities for …

VCSD Welcomes High School Principal Kristin DuGuay 

Today, the Voorheesville Board of Education appointed Kristin DuGuay as the Principal of Clayton A. Bouton High School.  “Voorheesville Central School District provides its students with a world class education and I am grateful to be part of such an outstanding team,” said Mrs. DuGuay. “As a leader, one thing I value most is building …

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