News Archive

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May 2008
Varsity baseball team beats Cobleskill at Cooperstown
The Fault Line rocks Cohoes High School
Sixth Annual Cohoes High School Student Art Show going on now!
Cohoes High School Class of 2008 gives back to the community
Veteran Cohoes educator to attend scholars' recognition dinner for the sixth time
Fourth-graders take a field trip
Cohoes High School seniors win state bowling championship
Harmony Hill School receives donation from the community
BOCES Arts & Enrichment Showcase at Cohoes
District hosts picnic for ELL families
Choosing careers
Harmony Hill staff raises money for Big Brother and Sisters
"March" Madness in Cohoes
Cohoes Girls Basketball Team Honored at City Hall
Local artist teaches students about her craft
Sports reporter Rich Becker tells students their goals are reachable
High School embraces partnership with local business

April 2008
School gallery brings artists to students
Middle school students present at youth leadership summit
Student Exhibition shows off technology, class work
A thank you from the Class of 2010
Animal Control Officer talks with Page Avenue students
All the world's a stage
Superintendent Charles S. Dedrick leaving Cohoes to lead Capital Region BOCES
The Amazing Race at Van Schaick!
Board of Education adopts 2008-09 budget
CMS math contest winners announced
An adventure in learning
Learning to bank young and bank smart
Junior Achievement program teaches children about the world, starting with themselves

March 2008
Odyssey of the Mind team finishes third during their first-ever competition
Students' artwork featured in local store
Strike up the band
First graders are Harmony Hill learn about the importance of clean teeth
Walking on snow
Thumbs up for clean teeth!
Fourth graders become famous world figures
Multiage students publish poetry
Van Schaick students learn about the 50 states
Focusing on reading at Van Schaick Grade School
Cat in the Hat visits Van Schaick Grade School
The lighter side of serious tests
CHS student honored at state science competition
All about pi
Lessons from the postman
Electricians visit fourth-grade students
Second-grade students visit The Eddy with spring decorations
Van Schaick Grade School and principal honored as "Champions of Character"
Harmony Hill teachers recognized for giving back to the community
CHS mock trial team prepares for third round in state competition

February 2008
A Super "Souper" Bowl for charity
Eight Cohoes students' work featured in regional art show
Music to their ears
From the ground up
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Running the Iditarod
Cohoes Mayor awards students for teamwork
Article A makes its Cohoes debut
How far do 100 students stretch?
Odyssey of the Mind competition this weekend
Fifth-grade students ready gifts for incoming kindergarteners
Alumni share college insights with underclassmen
District to begin radon mitigation in three classrooms

January 2008
Insight into life
Cohoes schools "in good standing"
Cohoes player sets Section II record
Cohoes High School students to participate in employability course
Students recognized by state organization
Making the ELA tests bearable
Results of a statewide butterfly vote in
National Junior Honor Society food drive will bring food to hungry families
Special visitors at Van Schaick Grade School

December 2007
One frog, one toad and many happy students
ESOL students recognized for essays
What should the New York State Butterfly be?
Scientists for a day
Hello? Brazil? It's Cohoes!
Crafty kids at Van Schaick learn to knit
Students showcase their talent at Annual Holiday Concert
Experiencing Thomas Locker's work
The Polar Express takes off at Harmony Hill School
Magic on Stage

November 2007
Field trip "strikes" a chord for bowling enthusiasts
Assemblyman Ron Canestrari visits Cohoes UPK students
District staff members honored for service
Math, science and robotics!
Veterans honored at Van Schaick Grade School
Students share songs at Character Education conference
Thomas Locker's work displayed at Abram Lansing
Finances 101 at Page Avenue
Former Cohoes football star inducted into Hall of Fame
Community Service Club food drive a success
Revolutionary War soldier comes to Cohoes
Ronny Raindrop pays a visit
Drama Club production takes shape

October 2007
Students' spirit rallies teams
Harmony Hill School kicks off a yearlong 20th anniversary celebration
Signatures set to fly
Elementary students run for fun!
Cohoes teacher part of surprise "A Day Made Better Event"
District takes proactive approach to MRSA infection prevention
Fire department visits UPK students at Abram Lansing
Lift-off!
Books for Breakfast
Character Counts at Van Schaick Grade School
Conference helps educators streamline transition from preschool to kindergarten
Going for broke
CHS ring lost for 32 years—and then found
Student Athletes Donate to Breast Cancer Support Initiatives
Fire Department visits the high school
Junior class receives their rings
Middle School Drama Club launches
High Energy Jugglers come to Cohoes Middle School
D.J. the deejay brings music, fun and important lessons to CMS
Seventh graders compete in the Metric Olympics
Fall begins with the Pumpkin Festival
Red Ribbon Week at Cohoes Middle School
Principal's Roundtable a success
Firefighters are not scary!
Page Avenue Open House
Students learn about the stage
Siena College Mens' Basketball team players bring a message of encouragement

September 2007
Abram Lansing Elementary School and Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company awarded more than $10,000 in grants for storytelling project
Abram Lansing opens the year with song and dance
A trip back in history
Van Schaick students begin a year of good behavior
Artist Trading Cards arrive in Cohoes
Sidewalk art contest supports juvenile diabetes
Back-to-School with a visit
Harmony Hill School 20th Anniversary t-shirts for sale
Abram Lansing Elementary School and Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
kick off year long storytelling project
Fall College Caravan
Football Program to Honor 9/11 Victims at Saturday Home Game vs. Hudson
Jiminy Peak Ski and Snowboard Club at CHS and CMS
Harmony Hill School celebrates 20 years of education!
Van Schaick "Person of Character" for 2007 named
Van Schaick hosts juvenile diabetes fund-raiser

August 2007
Cohoes High School Class of 2000 grad replaces Class of 1970 grad as treasurer
Students share their summer successes
Cohoes Middle School students participate in fourth annual Tech Camp

July 2007
Cohoes Football Hosts First Annual Tiger Shootout
Science and math come to life for Summer Learning Academy students
Students apply their knowledge to interactive projects
Cohoes schools' methods featured in New York Times article
Student accepted into People to People Academic Program
Teachers work on Harmony Hill's writing curriculum
Board of Education members take oaths

June 2007
Dancing their way into summer…
Abram Lansing recently graduated fifth graders should remember June 21, 2007!
Students learn about aeronautics from a local pilot
Cohoes High School students say goodbye
Retiring CHS teacher featured on local news
Girls softball team advances to state semifinal game
Girls varsity softball team honored by City of Cohoes
Cohoes actors nominated for regional awards
Teachers' professional development sessions will benefit students
Seventh-grade team travels to Vermont
Cohoes eighth-graders off to high school!
Tiger Youth Football
Business Review rankings altered by graduation rate
Board honors Walt Kolakowski
Cohoes students honored for Farmers' Market logo contest
Schools treasurer retires after 31 years of service
Harmony Hill students leave for their "adventure!"
Harmony Hill students march in the Cohoes Memorial Day Parade
Fifth graders' projects on exhibit at annual State Fair
Page Avenue welcomes several guest speakers
Terrific Treasures head to Cohoes Middle School
Van Schaick students march in Cohoes Memorial Day parade
Middle School students honored in essay contest

May 2007
Fourth grade meets Mr. Canestrari!
Mexico presentation comes to Van Schaick
Second Annual "Student Showcase" at Van Schaick
Van Schaick Grade School students sing for spring!
Van Schaick third graders share projects with Averill Park students
"Answers, Please" team wins championship
Cohoes Varsity Baseball team plays on Doubleday Field
CHS senior wins statewide competition
Students work on Latin American country projects at high school
Third graders challenge seniors to a math contest
Seniors "launch new businesses"
Army brings rock wall to the high school
2007 Scholar Athlete Award
Cohoes Tech Valley High School student meets state politician and former Cohoes mayor
Civil War reenactor visits Cohoes
Arts & Enrichment Showcase come to Cohoes
Cohoes Middle School receives a new computer
Board of Education member named to statewide board
Annual Egg Drop a "Smashing" Success
Students honored with the Physical Education Leadership Award
Ambulance education coordinator tells students about a future career option
Students' signatures headed to space
2007-08 Budget passes

April 2007
Former student's work displayed in art gallery
Mother Goose Jazz Ensemble comes to Abram Lansing
Students' story comes to life on stage
High School Community Service Club members become "Bigs" to Harmony Hill Students
High School students clean up the community!
Cohoes High School celebrates National Library Week
Mock Trial team wraps up a successful season
Students and staff attend leadership summit
Students attend Kids Summit, an innovation celebration!
Student selected to attend Tech Valley High School
District works to correct graduation rate
Tech Valley High School's first class meets
Poetry set to music
Harmony Hill students make a "Joyful Noise"
Page Avenue students take a trip
Van Schaick students learn about the 50 states -- and have fun doing it!

March 2007
Cohoes High School presents No Strings Attached
Abram Lansing students benefit from graduate student tutors
Cohoes students out-skill the Skills USA competition
Booster clubs sponsor student athletes in Cystic Fibrosis Stair Climb
Career Fair expands students' horizons at CMS
A journey to Egypt
She shoots and wins!
CMS Knitting Club helps local flood victims
Middle School Art Club creates mural
Students honored at Rotary Club of Cohoes lunch
Educator visits Harmony Hill
Red, white and blue day at Harmony Hill
Local educators shadow Cohoes administrators
Van Schaick receives Character Education award
Students learn about electricity
A race against the elements
Cohoes High School students read their stories to Van Schaick classes
Cohoes Middle School student exhibition a "success"
Voters approve building referendum

February 2007
Cohoes High School Honor Roll students
Cohoes alum signs her book at Cohoes Library
Teacher's artwork featured at local shows
Just how far will 100 carrots stretch?
Lights, camera, action!
Brush up your Shakespeare!
ATLAS program improves student achievement
Students see Red Riding Hood
Students document "The Faces of Harmony Hill"
Celebrating good behavior at Van Schaick Grade School
Third and fifth graders learn about art and music together

January 2007
Van Schaick students "travel" to Norway
Performers tell Harmony Hill students about the Underground Railroad
Middle school launches new positive behavior program
Abram Lansing students attempt to break world record
Van Schaick students create totem poles
River Rats visit Page Avenue School
Harmony Hill students donate toys to less fortunate children
Middle school teachers prepare unit on Cohoes history
Harmony Hill collaborates with local colleges
Abram Lansing students attend science symposium
Van Schaick pilots computer program
News anchor visits Page Avenue School
Aunt Helen's closet visits Harmony Hill
Cohoes awarded library grants from BOCES
Fall Scholar Athletes announced
Middle school students encouraged to apply to Tech Valley High School
Professional skateboarder visits middle school
Principal's Art Gallery opens at Abram Lansing
Fall scholar athletes
District launches new Web site
Professionals teach students how to move