Annual Budget Vote Tuesday, May 20

The annual school budget vote will be held Tuesday, May 20, at the district's three elementary schools.

For 2008-09 Budget information, click here.

Where do I vote? Click here to find your polling location.

"March" Madness in Cohoes

Fourth- and fifth-graders in Cohoes had a chance to participate in their own "March" Madness basketball tournament—in April!

This year's winners were Harmony Hill boys and the Van Schaick girls teams.

"It is a great way for students to learn sportsmanship and have a lot of fun while exercising," said physical education teacher Daniel Van Dyck, who arranged the first-ever tournament. MORE

Harmony Hill staff raises money for Big Brother and Sisters

On April 4, Harmony Hill faculty and staff members went bowling for a good cause.

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Harmony Hill School receives donation from the community

On April 29, Wal-mart presented Harmony Hill School with $500 for purchasing equipment for students.

"We are thankful that Wal-mart made a donation to our school," said Principal Kitty Summers, who accepted the check. MORE

Harmony Hill teachers recognized for giving back to the community

Harmony Hill School teachers not only try to instill good character traits into the lives of the students they teach, they also exhibit them in their daily lives.

The teachers were recognized in this past winter by Vanderheyden, a nonprofit agency that serves children and families, for donating gifts to children there for more than a decade.

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Second-grade students visit The Eddy with spring decorations

As part of the second-grade Junior Achievement Program, Our Community, students in Dianthe McCarty's class created spring decorations and delivered them to The Eddy in Cohoes.

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Lessons from the postman

The Wee Deliver mail service at Harmony Hill School got a special visit from a real mail carrier in March.

Mike Marcil, a mail carrier in Watervliet, talked to the fourth grade students in Joann Walters class, about the mail delivery service the students provide for the school, and his daily job.

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First graders are Harmony Hill learn about the importance of clean teeth

Dr. Marra, a lifelong Cohoes resident who practices dentist in town, visited the first graders at Harmony Hill School with his stuffed alligator friend to talk about dental health.

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Fifth-grade students ready gifts for incoming kindergarteners

Incoming kindergarteners at Harmony Hill School will get t-shirts courtesy of the hard work of school’s the outgoing fifth graders.

The shirts, which feature a miniature version of the school's bobcat mascot and the phrase "Future Harmony Hill Reader" have been a tradition at Harmony Hill for a number of years. MORE

Music to their ears

Harmony Hill School takes a trip to the symphony

Every student at Harmony Hill School went "Back to the Future" with the Albany Symphony on Monday, Jan. 28 during a trip to the Palace Theatre.

The interactive performance, which was geared toward elementary students, featured conductor David Miller acting as Ludwig van Beethoven. He asked students questions and not only taught them about how the symphony works, he told them about Beethoven's life and even had them singing at the end of the show! MORE

Results of a statewide butterfly vote in

The winner in a statewide vote by students in grades 3 through 5 for what the New York State butterfly should be has been named: the Red Spotted Purple/White Admiral butterfly.

Harmony Hill fifth graders in Darcy Pilawski's class participated in the voting, which was sparked by a 10-year-old girl from Cortlandt, Karina Franke. MORE

The Polar Express takes off at Harmony Hill School

In anticipation of the holidays, Angela Tremblay's second-grade class went on an "adventure."
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Students showcase their talent at Annual Holiday Concert

Harmony Hill students wowed their families and friends at the school's annual holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 13.

To start the performance, the school's band played "Oh Tannenbaum" and "Up On the Housetop." After the band performed, each class at the school presented a piece of holiday music. MORE

What should the New York State Butterfly be?

Harmony Hill fifth graders in Darcy Pilawski's class will have a say in what the New York State Butterfly will be through a statewide vote for students in grades 3 through 5.

The contest, sponsored by New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (D-Ossining), gives students the chance to vote for one of five butterflies that are seen around the state. The butterflies nominated include: the Black Swallowtail, the Karner Blue Butterfly, Milbert's Tortoiseshell, the Mourning Cloak and the Red Spotted Purple/White Admiral. MORE

Ronny Raindrop pays a visit

To teach students about the importance of water conservation, "Ronny Raindrop" paid a visit to Harmony Hill School in late November.

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"Reading is important" Assemblyman Canestrari tells students

Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly Ron Canestrari reads five newspapers a day, in addition to his mail and a book at night.

"Reading is important," Canestrari told the fifth graders at Harmony Hill School during a visit. "It's a skill you'll have with you for the rest of your life. It's also a great joy." MORE

Happy Halloween

Like all elementary schools in the Cohoes City School District, students at Harmony Hill School celebrated the holiday on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Firefighters are not scary!

On Friday, Oct. 19, two members of the Cohoes Fire Department visited Harmony Hill School to talk to all of the students about fire safety.

After students in each class had a chance to climb in the truck and pretend to drive, sometimes with the sirens or lights flashing, and to see the equipment, one firefighter put on his mask, helmet and goggles so the students could see what a firefighter would look like coming in to rescue a student during a fire. MORE

District takes proactive approach to MRSA infection prevention

Recently, there has been some media attention over MRSA infections, a type of infection caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

Some cases have been reported in Saratoga County.

District officials are taking a proactive approach to ensure the health of students and staff.

Most importantly, students and staff at each school are being encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water, especially before eating, after using sports facilities or the restroom. In addition, school officials are making sure administrators, teachers, school nurses, coaches and the custodial staff have protective information available for themselves and to share with the school population. The importance of sanitation is being reinforced with the cleaning staff, and special emphasis is being placed on physical education and sports equipment, locker rooms and common surfaces and areas. MORE

Harmony Hill School kicks off a yearlong 20th anniversary celebration

If you had to pick only one item, what would you choose to commemorate the year 2007? Students and staff at Harmony Hill School have been working to answer that question as they prepare to fill a time capsule for the school's 20th anniversary celebration.

The yearlong anniversary celebration will kicked off on Friday, Sept. 28, with guest performers, special activities and a community dance in the evening. MORE

Elementary students run for fun!

On Sept. 26, elementary school students from Abram Lansing, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick all ran in a cross country meet, which was held at Harmony Hill.

During the unseasonably warm Wednesday afternoon, about 200 K-5 students participated. MORE

Harmony Hill teachers work on writing strategies for students

Summer wasn't completely about relaxation for several members of Harmony Hill's staff.

During the last week of July, about 15 teachers gathered for a two-day workshop on teaching students to write, beginning an anticipated year-long discussion on the writing process at the school. MORE