Elementary students recently had the opportunity to challenge their minds with fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) experiments courtesy of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineering Ambassadors. At Harmony Hill, fourth …
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“What’s your address?” Cohoes elementary school students learned that this is the first thing a dispatcher will ask when you call 911. That was just one of many important safety …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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UPK registration is upon us and for many parents, it’s a big decision to make. While it may be hard to let your child go to school as a three …
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UPK registration for the 2023-24 school year begins on March 6 and runs through March 31 for children who will turn 3 or 4 on or before December 1. Registration …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
