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 …
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 …
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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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Dear VCSD Families, Children need healthy meals to learn. VCSD offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.65/2.15; lunch costs $2.90/3.40. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Since July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch …
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Voorheesville Central School District is offering two sessions with day and night class opportunities for beginning swimmers. The classes will take place at the high school from Monday, August 8 – August 18. All children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult while on school premises. Each session includes eight classes for 50 …
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To sign up for fall sports email Mrs. Pooler at mpooler@voorheesville.org, or have your child stop by the health office located in the high school. New health history form A current physical and health history update is required for participation. Voorheesville is using a new health history form that is required by New York State. …
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The 2021-2022 enacted state budget includes language stating that, for the 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, each school district receiving American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds must post a plan of how the funds will be used to address student performance and need, including but not limited to: Increasing graduation rates and eliminating the achievement …
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The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act requires schools, students, and parents/guardians to have information on sudden cardiac arrest risks, signs, and symptoms. Please note that sudden cardiac arrest in children and youth is rare. The incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) on the playing field is 0.61 in 100,000. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) …
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