VOORHEESVILLE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: Download the printer-friendly brochure of the Spring ‘24 Continuing Education brochure here. Class registration closes Feb. 26. Classes will run from March 4-May 24, unless otherwise noted in the course descriptions. ELIGIBILITY Courses are open to all persons in the Capital District region. When necessary, priority is given to residents of …
As a continuation of Voorheesville Central School District’s on-going commitment to protecting all students, faculty and staff, a safety audit was conducted Jan. 29 and 30 by members of the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. The audit was entirely voluntary, and the results are not required to be filed with any state agency. The sheriff’s office …
January 24, 2023 Dear Parents and Guardians, The use of vaping paraphernalia and e-cigarettes has increased both nationwide and locally, becoming the most commonly used tobacco products among our youth. This is a troubling trend. While these odorless tools are often marketed as safer and healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes, they are neither safe …
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Congratulations to Julia Young who has been nominated by the New York State Education Department as 1 of 25 students in the state for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Presidential Scholar recognition is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young …
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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,” …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
