PBIS kicks off with the new school year
The beginning of the school year is one full of promise and new beginnings: new teachers, new opportunities, new friends. It also marks the kick-off of Positive Behavior in School …
Category: District News
District names new Cohoes Middle School principal
It can be said that Kyle McFarland has come full circle. At its September 21 meeting, the Cohoes City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. McFarland …
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MENtor’s Walk draws big crowd
Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, siblings, and other family members gathered this morning to participate in the MENtor’s Walk at Veterans Park. The families from Harmony Hill School and Abram Lansing …
Back to School Message about School Safety Protocols
Dear Cohoes Families, The safety of our students and staff continues to be the highest priority of the Cohoes City School District. We maintain close working relationships with the police …
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Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year from Superintendent Peggy O’Shea
Dear Cohoes City School District Families, The first day of school is one of my favorite days of the school year! We look forward to welcoming our Kindergarten through 12th …
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COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-23 school year
The Centers for Disease Control has provided updated guidance for schools to follow in the 2022-23 school year. The New York State Departments of Health and Education have also issued …
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UAlbany Literacy Lab helps students develop confidence in reading and writing
Students from Harmony Hill and Abram Lansing elementary schools strengthened their reading and writing skills this summer thanks to the UAlbany Literacy Lab, a capstone practicum for students pursuing their …
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Summer programming mixes learning and fun
Students participating in summer programs at all three elementary schools and the middle school are keeping their brains active and their social skills sharp, while having fun at the …
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CCSD State Foundation Aid Funding Plan
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 a foundation aid increase of more than 10% or …
2022-23 school calendar now available!
Download the one-page snapshot calendar for quick reference. 2022-23 Cohoes CSD one-page calendar