News Archive

March 2010
Cohoes High School goes green!
Budget season begins for district
Cohoes Middle School now offers Universal free breakfast
Fourth graders dance a story
Winning gold (or silver or bronze!) at CMS!
Poetry via the airwaves
Students at Harmony Hill Grade School to pilot free breakfast program
Fourth graders dress as their favorite book characters
Students participate in micro-lending project
TVHS juniors 'crack the whip,' make algebra interesting for Cohoes counterparts
Turner rep brings construction to life for students
Census Day is coming… April 1, 2010

February 2010
Students learn about different cultures through dance
Middle School teachers earn technology for their school
Matt Rumsey wins CMS spelling bee
Students show their generosity
Cohoes Middle School students collect almost 700 cans of food
Students honored by state organization
Extra, extra read all about it!
Harmony Hill fifth graders raise money through service project
Abram Lansing students bring valentines to Eddy residents
"Souper Bowl" time at Van Schaick!
A new understanding for "Bon Appétit!" at CMS French Food Tasting Day
CHS students work with physicist from Notre Dame
Eagle visits Page Avenue School
Van Schaick Grade School teacher earns technology for school
Fourth graders debate what’s better—winter or summer

January 2010
Van Schaick Grade School to pilot free breakfast program
Vincent Francesconi named Van Schaick Grade School's 2009 Person of Character
Assistant Principal Kevin Kolakowski leaving CHS
"Is college like it appears in the movies?"
Students at Van Schaick Grade School to pilot free breakfast program
Calling all future kindergarteners!
RPI hockey players entertain Van Schaick students
Students share their school spirit!
Ko-Motion entertains students

December 2009
BMX stars energize CMS
Students perform their Shakespeare
Cohoes athletes honored as football conference all stars
Local establishments donate to silent auction
Dictionaries for fourth graders!
Student leaders organize food drive
Do You Recognize These Students?
District receives federal QZAB bonds
Two Cohoes schools recognized by state
Caroling, caroling through the snow…!
Henry Hudson's journey revisited
CMS students Ring in the Bling!
Cohoes High School elves visit Harmony Hill School
Cohoes High School celebrates Tolerance Week Jan. 11-15!
Here we go a caroling...
Santa's Workshop is fun for all
Getting in the holiday groove!

November 2009
Snake visits Harmony Hill School
Van Schaick Students Show That Character Counts!
Abram Lansing students celebrate character
Van Schaick Grade School teachers and staff raise money for breast cancer awareness
Kindergarten and UPK students "meet" Henry Hudson
Students celebrate "Day of the Dead"
Student artwork to be part of exhibit at the Arts Center of the Capital Region
Third grade begins educational trip around the world!
More than 100 employees recognized for their service to the district
Mrs. Smith's class makes the best pumpkin
Up, up and away...
Harvest Party offers students an alternative
Walking and "reading"
Just dropping by!
Principals serve Thanksgiving meals!
Dollars and Sense

October 2009
Van Schaick's UPK and Kindergarteners like green apples best!
Students' creativity shines in annual sidewalk art contest
Students "break ground" to celebrate start of districtwide construction
Students re-plant Remembrance Garden
Cohoes volleyball player ties national record
Students break ground for their new addition
Ready to Run!
Fire Prevention Week at Harmony Hill School
Staff wears pink for breast cancer awareness
A week of celebrating character at Harmony Hill School
Frank Ryan recognized for contributions to Section II athletics
Van Schaick library gets books from Target

September 2009
Van Schaick Grade School teachers move into their renovated building
School taxes can now be paid online
Cohoes High School traffic pattern changes this fall
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Van Schaick Grade School
GED classes now open to residents over 21
Cohoes City School District families participate in Autism Walk and Run
Meet the Van Schaick Tiger Cub!
Van Schaick Grade School Block Party brings fun for students!
Assemblyman Ron Canestrari stresses the importance of reading

August 2009
Daniel Martinelli appointed interim principal at CMS
Van Schaick Grade School construction almost completed
Online meal account now an option
New Cohoes Middle School principal appointed

July 2009
Principal Kitty Summers leaving Harmony Hill School
Mark Perry appointed Harmony Hill School principal
District launches new Parent Portal

June 2009
Students, art teachers create mastodon replica as part of regional history celebration
UPK Travels to Remsen Street
Class of 2009 leaves its mark
Students shine in Erie Canal art contest
CMS students promoted to the high school
The Verdict Is In...

May 2009
Cohoes Scholar Athletes named
Students raise money, teacher shaves head
Students participate in Global Youth Awareness Day
Students learn about city planning
Student raise common 'cents' for Pennies for Peace
Congratulations to Harmony Hills Physical Education Award Recipients
Students give back to the community
Congratulations to Van Schaick Physical Education Award Recipients
Van Schaick marches in Cohoes Memorial Day parade

April 2009
Character education project tastes yummy
Harmony Hill raises "Big Money" during Bowl for Kids Sake
Van Schaick students exhibit their state fair projects
Congratulations Mrs. Giller
Harmony Hill's Three Be's Mural is Finished
Van Schaick students have a groovy time

March 2009
District's holiday assistance programs made possible by generous donors
Harmony Hill kindergarteners celebrate the 100th day of school
Cohoes Schools hold budget forum to hear residents' priorities
Harmony Hill readers get gifts of books
Famous Figure Book Project brings out the "character" in kids
DA Soares kicks off "Project Legal Lives"
Van Schaick girls bring home the trophy
Lights, Camera, Action— Family Fun Night at Van Schaick

February 2009
CMS Mentor Program gives students a boost
CHS' Cassandra Walker named Student Athlete of the Week by local media
CMS spelling be winner to head to Proctor's for regional bee
Learning the rules at Harmony Hill School
Digital artist visits Abram Lansing
Harmony Hill School educators and parent recognized as "Champions of Character"
No referral party full of hoops!
CHS groups creates anthology of student work
Van Schaick Grade School named "Model School"
Day 100 of the school year brings unique challenge to Abram Lansing students!
Greg Mollnow named to Scholar All-State Football Team
District reveals new PBIS logo
University of Albany athletes visit CMS students
Van Schaick students meet pen pals through the MAAC Gives Back program
BMX riders captivate students!

January 2009
Season was one for the record books for CHS football
New Visions programs show CHS students a world of opportunities
Students learn from exhibiting artist
CMS holds first pep rally
Van Schiack receives honorable mention in national photo contest
Cohoes seniors given state physical education awards
Harmony Hill School song makes a regional radio debut!
Harmony Hill students go courtside at Siena
State tests made a little more interesting
Fourth graders debate what's better—winter or summer
Master Yang visits Cohoes Middle School
Celebrating excellent behavior with winter festivities

December 2008
For Sale: Harmony Hill School Song CD
Rusty Grestini Memorial Basketball Tournament
Nutcracker dancers visit Abram Lansing
Student artwork on display at Cohoes Visitor Center
Speaker visits Cohoes Middle School to discuss character education
Harmony Hill School Annual Holiday Concert
Governor's proposed budget would reduce money coming to Cohoes City Schools
Football team recognized by Board of Education
Students warm hearts with music at the school's "Festival of Lights" winter concert
Abram Lansing students get in the holiday spirit with the help of older readers from Cohoes Middle School
Celebrating good behavior with "Reindeer Games!"

November 2008
Cohoes Middle School takes new approach to reading and discussing books
Students create their own pottery
Cohoes High School welcomes new administrator
Fire Prevention at Van Schaick
Steve Weaver named Reinfurt Division Player of the Year
Beach Party Fun at Van Schaick Grade School
District energy conservation results in national award
Cohoes Middle School named "Model School"
Cohoes football team honored at City Hall
A Thanksgiving Feast
Step two in the pottery-making process
District holds 10th Annual Employee Recognition Day

October 2008
Van Schaick Grade School teacher part of surprise "A Day Made Better" event
Character Counts Week at Harmony Hill School is Oct 20-24
And they're off!
Cohoes students voice their opinions about driver's education District partners with city and other local organization for Operation Holiday Cheer
Harmony Hill School holds a "Walk for Autism"
Van Schaick Grade School celebrates Character Counts week Oct. 20-24
Books for Breakfast
Conference brings together preschool and kindergarten educators from around the region
Fire Prevention at Van Schaick
Local soldiers use Cohoes High School as site for German Army Skill Badge
Cohoes Police dog visits Cohoes Middle School
Harmony Hill fifth graders cast their ballots

September 2008
Deanna Kelly appointed new CMS assistant principal
Kevin Kolakowski appointed CHS assistant principal
Ninth-graders get a taste of high school life
Van Schaick students learn and dance their way into a new school year!
Cohoes students benefit from career internship program
Abram Lansing students honored for their work at Proctor's Theatre
Cohoes engineer "bridges" the gap between the classroom and the world
Sidewalk chalk art contest a success
Cohoes students named "Jacques of All Trades"
District implementing corrective plan following Comptroller's audit
Middle school teachers seek grants for special projects
District staff and parents participate in Walk for Autism
Cohoes-Waterford Elks Club presents fourth-graders with dictionaries
Students and staff remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001
Cohoes wins Homecoming football game under the lights
Cohoes-Waterford Elks Club presents Abram Lansing fourth-graders with dictionaries
Students at CMS create bookmarks for peace
Cohoes-Waterford Elks Club presents Van Schaick fourth-graders with dictionaries

August 2008
Meal prices to rise slightly in September
Middle School Students track their way to historical points in Cohoes
District implementing recommendations following state audit
Soon-to-be freshman race mag-lev cars

July 2008
District reorganizes business office administration
First Annual Doug Ellett Memorial 5K Run/Walk For Melanoma Awareness

June 2008
Hannah Montana star Mitchel Musso visits Harmony Hill School
Students take over Cohoes for a day
Abram Lansing recognized for its participation with the PBIS program
Science Symposium a chance for students to show off their work
A final performance
Preparing for the World of Work
Showing students what life was like…
Construction at Van Schaick Grade School to begin this summer
Walk for Juvenile Arthritis raises more than $2,300
Cohoes Football wins Lineman Challenge
Van Schaick Grade School Groundbreaking starts new chapter for the school
UPK students take a trip
Van Schaick Spring Concert
Van Schaick Grade School Groundbreaking starts new chapter for the school
Beautifying Harmony Hill School
Students march in Memorial Day parade
Singing for Harmony Hill School
Van Schaick students awarded for physical education achievements
Students enjoy inter-generational dance experience
Cohoes Farmers' Market first Farm to City Fest features artwork from the Cohoes City Schools
Moving on from Abram Lansing
From Harmony Hill School to Cohoes Middle School
Van Schiack Students Make a Splash
Commencement held at Cohoes High School
Eighth graders move on to Cohoes High School
Harmony Hill students donates her hair to a worthy cause
Van Schaick recognized for its participation with the PBIS program
Cohoes first-ever UPK class graduates
Albany County STOP DWI trailer visits Cohoes High School
FOODPLAY comes to Harmony Hill

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
History via teleconference
Students make quilts for residents at The Eddy
Pat Kane honored at National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Student Scholars Dinner
Harmony Hill students given Physical Education Student Leadership Awards
Albany County STOP DWI trailer visits Cohoes High School
Two Cohoes schools named "High Performing/Gap Closing" by state
History via teleconference at Van Schaick Grade School
Cohoes City School District Budget Passes
Cohoes High School Class of 2008 gives back to the community
Robert K. Libby appointed Superintendent of Cohoes City Schools

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
Cohoes High School Class of 2008 gives back to the community

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
Van Schaick Grade School awarded grant from American Chemical Society

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
Coming together for Character Education
Teachers have a lesson in project-based learning
Senior Citizen Tax Exemptions
"Reading is important" Assemblyman Canestrari tells students
Perseverance is key
All about pumpkins!
Uncle Sam tells his story

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
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