Category: Harmony Hill School
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2023-24 Student Calendar
The general calendar for the 2023-24 academic year was adopted by the Cohoes City School District Board of Education on February 15, 2023. Download a PDF copy of the 2023-24 academic general student calendar here. This calendar lists the following conference days and holidays: July 4 – Independence Day (closed) September 4 – Labor Day…
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Smithsonian Science kits delight students and teachers
Elementary students across the Cohoes City School District are taking part in hands-on experiments that integrate science and engineering thanks to the Smithsonian Science kits delivered to each school as part of the elementary science curriculum. “Our district has embraced the Smithsonian science kits because they enhance the Next Generation Science Standards and give students…
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Update on capital project
Plans are moving forward for the much-anticipated $19,985,700 capital project that was approved by voters in May 2022. Greg Klokiw, managing principal of architectural firm CSArch, presented an update to the Board of Education at its Jan. 18 business meeting. Mr. Klokiw noted that design for all aspects of the capital project began last June.…
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Cohoes schools closed Monday, Jan. 23
The Cohoes City School District will be closed for a snow day on Monday, January 23, 2023 due to inclement weather. Be safe and stay warm. We will see you tomorrow when classes resume.
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Kindergarten registration begins Feb. 6
Our kindergarten registration period for students entering the Cohoes City School District next fall will begin on Monday, Feb. 6, and run through Friday, Feb. 17. Children who will turn five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2023 are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2023. If you have a rising kindergartener and have…
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CHS creative writers visit Harmony Hill
Before the holiday break, Cohoes High School students were able to bring back a beloved tradition to the students of Harmony Hill: reading their original children’s stories to the first and second graders. The project was the culmination of the Children’s Literature unit in Ms. Manfredo’s Creative Writing classes in grades 10-12. Composing their…
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Two-hour delay Friday, Dec. 16
The Cohoes City School District is on a two-hour delay. For high school students: the morning session of Capital Region BOCES CTE is canceled. Start times for each school are as follows: Elementary Schools – 10:35 a.m. Middle School – 10:05 a.m. High School – 9:50 a.m. TSL Morning Care will not be provided.
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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 (PBIS), a school-wide initiative that teaches behavior expectations of students. The program’s mission is simple: to foster and promote a safe and positive learning environment…
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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 Elementary were welcomed by Zorkie Nelson and his Ghanaian Drum and Dance Ensemble who played uplifting music to get everyone in the spirit of the…
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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 and fire departments, and regularly practice safety drills throughout the year. With all students now back in our buildings, we wanted to take the opportunity…