Category: Cohoes High School
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CHS teacher named a NYS Master Teacher
Congratulations to Cohoes High School Teacher Alicia Tommasino who has been accepted into the State University of New York (SUNY) Master Teacher Program. She is one of 15 teachers in the Capital Region who was chosen after a months-long application process that began in January. Mrs. Tommasino, a Union College graduate, has been teaching chemistry…
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Jennifer Heeney embarks on new position as Career Education Coordinator
The Cohoes City School District Board of Education recently appointed Jennifer Heeney as the district’s Career Education Coordinator. She is set to begin on October 21. In her new role, Mrs. Heeney will cultivate relationships and opportunities for career-based learning experiences for students in grades K-12, which supports the district’s vision of ensuring all students…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of Alumni Field
Homecoming weekend is always a source of excitement and pride. It’s not only a time for students and staff to show their school spirit, but it’s a time for the community as a whole to come together. This year was even more special. With the setting sun throwing off purple and pink hues, and the…
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CHS named School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association
Cohoes High School has been named a School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). To apply for the School of Excellence Award, 75% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. Cohoes exceeded that threshold with 93% of varsity teams qualifying as scholar-athlete…
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Cohoes High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
Cohoes High School has announced Highest Honors (95+), High Honors (90-94.9) and Honors (85-89.9) students for the second quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Highest Honor Roll 95+ Jack Abdul, Max Abdul, Aaron Apisa, Ethan Beck, Cleo Benoit, Kalliann Briggs, Hannah Bullock, Amelia Cappabianca, Randy Castillo-Leo, Dylan Clark, Jackson Dessingue, Olivia Dicocco, Kaelynn Dooley, Jackson…
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Congratulations Cohoes High School Class of 2024!
Family, friends, teachers and staff gathered on Saturday, June 29 to celebrate the Cohoes High School Class of 2024 at their commencement ceremony. Principal Laura Tarlo welcomed the large crowd of family, friends, teachers, administrators, the Board of Education, Mayor Bill Keeler and Assemblymember John McDonald who gathered to celebrate the 111 seniors inside the…
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CHS students graduate from CTE
Congratulations to 27 CHS seniors who recently graduated from the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. They are as follows: Auto ServicesTroy Scott CosmetologyJulia LeBlanc Criminal JusticeLacey LennoxRegina Poulin CulinaryCarlee FecuraBrendan MacWhinnie ElectricalZachary BusheyChristopher CipolloElijah Hasslinger Entertainment TechMadi Marer Game Design and ImplementationDevin HughgillSavannah IacopelliMalaika KumordzieRaven…
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CCSD Honors 2023-24 Retirees
At the recent Board of Education meeting, long-time faculty and staff who are set to retire were recognized for their outstanding contributions. There are five employees with a combined total of 110 years of service to the district. Cheryl Barber – School Nurse, Van Schaick Grade School – 14 years Patty Caputo – English teacher,…
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Capital Region students and teachers making a difference award recipients
Congratulations to Cohoes High School senior Kyle Smith and Athletic Director Jeff Huneau who were recently honored with the 38th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA). Kyle was nominated by CHS guidance counselors and is also this year’s Class of 2024 Valedictorian. According…
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CHS celebrates the 22nd Annual Science Research Symposium
Students, families and staff gathered at the Cohoes High School recently for the 22nd Annual Science Research Symposium. The event is the culmination of the year for the Science Research course, a three-year program through the University of Albany’s “University in the High School” program. This year’s group included 11 students – one senior,…