VCSD is unveiling a new motto to reflect the values of the school community: BIRDS – Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined, Strong. Superintendent Frank Macri says the meaning of the BIRDS motto came from the students themselves. “In the spring of 2022, the District Advisory Committee (a shared decision-making group composed of staff, students, and parents) …
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Students in the VCSD middle and junior high schools are getting a history lesson as a new sound signals the end of one class period and the beginning of the next. Speakers in the building now play the sound of the Meneely Bell. Over the summer, Technical Support Specialist Leon(Lonnie) Spath recorded the bell, which …
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As part of the district’s commitment to ensure the well-being of its students, the Voorheesville Central School District conducted a School Climate Survey this spring. The survey solicited feedback from grade 5-12 students, staff and guardians. On June 5, Superintendent Frank Macri presented the survey results to the board of education. He noted the …
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Dear Parents and Guardians, Providing a safe educational environment for Voorheesville Central School District students and staff remains one of our top priorities. Recently, the board of education passed a resolution requiring me to communicate with our school community about the importance of safe gun storage. We are all aware of incidents of gun …
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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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Held every October, National Bullying Prevention Month is a month-long observance to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. One of our social workers shared the following presentation on bullying and what VCSD is doing to spread kindness! (WITH NARRATION)
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 …
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 …
Peanut/Tree Nut, Egg & Gluten Free “Safe” Snacks PLEASE NOTE: INGREDIENTS AND MANUFACTURING PRACTICES CAN AND DO CHANGE. PLEASE CONSULT LABELS FOR ALL SNACKS – EVEN THOSE LISTED BELOW. IF THE LABEL LISTS PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, EGGS OR WHEAT (GLUTEN) AS AN INGREDIENT OR STATES THAT IT “MAY CONTAIN” OR IS “MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY …
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 …
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