Dr. DiTursi on avoiding germs, staying healthy (VIDEO)
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Students to showcase skills at “Cohoes’ Got Talent”
Singers, actors, jugglers and class clowns wanted! Cohoes students of all ages will have an opportunity March 7 to showcase their skills at “Cohoes’ Got Talent.” There are only 50 …
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WWII Vet’s Valentine’s Day wish granted by Van Schaick students
A 104-year-old WWII veteran had his Valentine’s Day wish granted by students at Van Schaick Grade School. Major Bill White (Ret.) of Stockton, California asked people from all over the …
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Cohoes Jr. Drama Club performs Frozen Jr.
The Cohoes Jr. Drama Club is set to perform Disney’s Frozen Jr. January 17-19. The enchanting modern classic, based on the 2018 Broadway musical, brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical …
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A festive, magical week at Van Schaick
What a magical week it was at Van Schaick Grade School! Each day featured a celebratory theme, incorporating holiday hats, pajamas and sweaters. “We know that kids are going to …
School climate survey available to parents/guardians
Dear Parents/Guardians, The Cohoes City School District is once again conducting an anonymous School Climate Survey to gather input to inform district practices as well as update the District Comprehensive …
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Van Schaick puts the “i” in ‘kindness’
In celebration of World Kindness Day, Van Schaick Grade School students on Wednesday became the “I” in kind. “Our students are kind every day,” said principal Jacqueline DeChiaro. “But today …
Van Schaick wraps up a busy week!
Van Schaick Grade School had a busy week to say the least! Oct. 21-25 was Character Education Week, with students wearing different color shirts each day to represent a positive …
Van Schaick art project reminds students there’s ‘only one you’
By week’s end, the base of the tree in front of Van Schaick Grade school will be a lot more colorful. As part of an art project inspired by the …
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4th Annual MENtors Walk draws big crowd
Hundreds of male mentors, from dads and grandads to older brothers and uncles, turned out Wednesday morning for the elementary schools’ 4th Annual MENtors Walk. Abram Lansing and Harmony Hill …