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  • CDCA College Caravan visits CHS

    CHS students had the opportunity last week to meet and mingle with admission representatives from 26 colleges and universities at the Capital District Counseling Associate (CDCA) Fall College Caravan. Students stopped to speak with admissions counselors, gather information and learn about the programs and services offered at each school.  James Crable, who is interested in…

  • Mayor Keeler visits VSGS to recognize Attendance Awareness Month

      In recognition of September as “Attendance Awareness Month,” City of Cohoes Mayor Bill Keeler visited Van Schaick Grade School on September 28, along with Assistant Superintendent Dan Martinelli, to deliver a Proclamation stating that the city recognizes the importance of attending school every day and supports the District’s efforts to combat chronic absenteeism. During…

  • A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding School Safety Protocol

    Dear Cohoes Families, Our top priority in the Cohoes City School District is the safety of our students and staff. With the school year in full swing, I want to take the opportunity to review school safety protocols as well as the district’s Emergency Response Systems. First and foremost, communication is key to safety, and…

  • Families come together for MENtor’s Walk 

    It was a beautiful morning for a walk to school, as dads, grandparents, family members and other role models took part in the 7th Annual MENtor’s Walk at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 15. Families from Abram Lansing, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick gathered at the park as The Brass Machine welcomed them with…

  • Junior Achievement takes over Harmony Hill

      Harmony Hill Elementary students put aside their traditional classroom work on Tuesday for “JA in a Day” – a day of learning about financial literacy and career readiness. Representatives from Junior Achievement, along with volunteers from National Grid,  Ayco, CSArch, NY Courts, and Maximus visited each classroom to teach fun lessons about  businesses, entrepreneurship,…

  • Opening Day 2023 – A year of partnerships 

    While students were savoring their last days of summer break, teachers and staff gathered yesterday at Cohoes High School for the Opening Day of the 2023-24 school year. After catching up with colleagues, the event moved into the auditorium, where Superintendent Peggy O’Shea and Assistant Superintendent Dan Martinelli channeled Barbie and Ken while welcoming the…

  • CHS welcomes Heather Bradt as new assistant principal

    At their August 9 meeting, the Cohoes Board of Education approved the appointment of Heather Bradt as the new assistant principal at Cohoes High School. For Ms. Bradt, who previously served as a math teacher for 12 years at the high school, it’s a feeling of having come full circle. She is happy to return…

  • Summer programming prepares students for upcoming school year

      Summer programming wrapped up last week and students who participated have the knowledge they need to begin school next month refreshed, invigorated and ready to tackle new challenges. This was the first year that CMS sixth grade teacher Colleen Duff has overseen the Summer Learning Academy, which consisted of 60 middle school students.  “It…

  • New dean of students is a familiar face at CMS

    When Jill Havens returns to Cohoes Middle School this fall, instead of walking to her classroom in the sixth grade wing where she has taught for the last 18 years, she will head to the main office, where she’ll settle into her new role as Dean of Students. How does that make her feel? “It’s…

  • Summer Meal Program runs through August 18

    The Summer Meal Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch for children under the age of 18, runs weekdays through August 18. Locations are as follows: Cohoes Middle School Breakfast: 7:15am-9am Lunch: 11am-12:30pm Cohoes High School Breakfast: 7:15am-8:30am Lunch: 11am-12:30pm Click here for menus.  

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