-
Positivity Project teaches high school students life lessons
Let’s face it: students are busy. Between studies, sports, clubs, and many responsibilities outside of school, they have a lot going on. Once they enter high school, students have even more to deal with. There are challenges of new courses, not to mention questions about their future. It’s no wonder that their mental health…
-
How we’ll communicate weather-related closings and delays
With winter weather right around the corner we wanted to share how a delay or school closing will be communicated. Any changes to the school day will be communicated through ParentSquare, the district’s mass notification system. The message will also be posted on our website and through local media outlets. Delays are typically two hours:…
-
Real Kids Wear Pink Day raises thousands for charity
The Cohoes City School District celebrated the 6th Annual Real Kids Wear Pink Day (RKWP) with a lot of cheers, smiles and, of course, pink! Cohoes High School Junior Carli O’Hara started the fundraiser in 2017 after her grandmother was diagnosed with and survived Stage 4 breast cancer. Funds are raised for the American…
-
VSGS receives book donation from author John Gray
Local author John Gray, along with his publisher and generous donors from across the country, provided nearly 3,000 copies of Keller’s Heart and Sweet Polly Petals to 28 schools in 14 states, and Van Schaick Grade School was one of the lucky recipients! Every student in Mrs. Bennett’s kindergarten class received a copy of…
-
Feedback sought on proposed Homeless Children and Parent and Family Engagement policies
As discussed at the Oct. 5 Board of Education meeting, there are proposed revisions to our Homeless Children Policy 5151 and our Parent and Family Engagement Policy 1900 based on updated state and federal requirements. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy describes how we will carry out the designated Title I, Part A, parent and…
-
RPI Engineering Ambassadors encourage students to explore STEM
The middle schoolers had the privilege of meeting Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) students this week and participating in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) activities. It’s part of the RPI Engineering Ambassadors (EA) program, which began in 2011 with a mission to “provide an assembly of highly motivated students who drive to inspire a younger audience…
-
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…
-
District names new Cohoes Middle School principal
It can be said that Kyle McFarland has come full circle. At its September 21 meeting, the Cohoes City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. McFarland as principal of Cohoes Middle School, the very spot where he started his career in educational administration in 2010 as the assistant principal/director of attendance.…
-
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…
-
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…
