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  • 2022-23 District School Safety Plan Open for Public Comment

    The safety of our school community is our top priority. In accordance with state regulations, districts are required to develop, maintain and implement district-wide safety plans. These plans outline the district’s resources and response regarding crisis prevention, intervention and emergencies. Each of our schools has a confidential, building-level emergency response plan which outlines specific procedures…

  • 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 $10,000,000 a school year must post a plan of how the funds will be used to address student performance and needs, including, but not limited…

  • 2021-22 Retirees Honored

     At a recent Board of Education meeting, the district recognized long-time faculty and staff who have or will be retiring. In total, there are 13 employees whose combined service equals 324 years. 2021-22 Cohoes City School District retirees: On behalf of the board, President Margaret Giller thanked the retirees for their many years of service…

  • Nine Cohoes Seniors sign athletic letters

      Nine Cohoes seniors recently signed celebratory letters of intent to continue their athletic careers next year at the collegiate level. Shea Bryant signed a letter to play volleyball at Sage College. She was captain of the volleyball team and was a 2nd Team Colonial Council All Star this past season. Shea is a multiple…

  • CHS names new assistant principal

    The Cohoes Board of Education recently approved the appointment of Robert Santarcangelo as assistant principal of Cohoes High School. Mr. Santarcangelo, a familiar face to students, is currently the dean of students and social studies teacher leader, and formerly a longtime social studies teacher. His new position is effective August 1. “Mr. Santarcangelo brings a…

  • Apply to become a substitute teacher

    In our district, substitute teachers, teaching assistants and nurses are in high-demand and needed on an ongoing basis. You can apply to become a substitute through Capital Region BOCES. Qualifications Each district looks at applications on a case-by-case basis Substitute teachers must have proof of 60 college credits, an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, license or…

  • Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award recipients

    Cohoes High School seniors Sara Thaqi and Olivia McDonald, along with teachers Mr. Kloczko and Mrs. Ball, were recently honored with the 36th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA). Both students were nominated by CHS guidance counselors. Sara is this year’s Class of…

  • CHS announces top three students from Class of 2022

    Sara Thaqi – Valedictorian At the top of the list is Sara Thaqi, earning the title of valedictorian with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 100.00. “For the past few years, I have tried my best to maintain high grades and I am very grateful and honored to receive this distinction as a result.…

  • A Message from Superintendent Peggy O’Shea

    Dear Cohoes Families and Caregivers: There are no words to convey the sadness, anger and anxiety we may experience in the aftermath of yesterday’s violence at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. This incident, coupled with the senseless mass shooting in Buffalo and other recent events, is heartbreaking and unexplainable. There is no doubt this…

  • Voters Approve Budget and Capital Project; 3 Board members elected

    On May 17, Cohoes City School District voters approved a $47 million budget for the 2022-23 school year by a vote of 441 to 99, a margin of 82%. Voters also approved a $19.985 million capital project referendum by a vote of 449 to 87, a margin of 84%. Three members were elected to the…

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