Parent Forum Video and Q&A
On August 30, 2021 the Cohoes City School District held a virtual forum for parents on the protocols that will be in place to mitigate COVID-19 to begin the school …
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Superintendent O’Shea’s message about back-to-school plans
Dear Families: With the start of the school year a few weeks away, I want to share some information with you on our back-to-school planning. We are committed to having …
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Martinelli named Cohoes Assistant Superintendent
Daniel Martinelli, principal at Cohoes Middle School, has been named Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. The Cohoes Board of Education appointed Mr. Martinelli at its Aug. 11 meeting. “Mr. Martinelli’s …
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Cohoes schools receive $3,700 from Stewart’s Holiday Match
Cohoes schools recently received a total of $3,700 as part of the Stewart’s Holiday Match program. Checks were sent to each of our five schools in amounts ranging from $700 …
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Elementary classrooms host virtual visits from local professionals
Cohoes elementary schools are celebrating National Career Week (Mar. 1-5) by hosting virtual presentations from professionals in a wide variety of careers. The opportunity was offered in partnership with Junior …
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Van Schaick hosts College Day
Students at Van Schaick Grade School on Friday looked to the future as the school hosted College Day. Current college students (all Cohoes grads!) stopped by for virtual and in-person …
Recognizing and celebrating those reaching years of service milestones (w/video)
Embedded YouTube video of Employee Recognition 2020-21 Our central office admins and school principals have a special message for all of our staff members celebrating a milestone with us this …
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Watch “Navigating the District’s Technology Platforms to Support Remote Learning”
In case you missed this Virtual Parent Academy session on September 14, here’s your chance to learn more about the different platforms the district is using to support remote learning. …
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Van Schaick’s superheroes are masked up and ready for the school year
Watch ‘Off to a Great Start: Social Emotional Supports’
“Nervous is normal.” That’s one of the key messages our experts have for Cohoes families as we approach the reopening of our schools for the 2020-21 school year. If you …
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