Middle School students track their way to historical points in Cohoes

Using GPS navigation systems, Cohoes Middle School students in the Summer Learning Academy got lessons in using the high-tech devices, as well as often overlooked historical points in the city.

"The goal was to get students out into the community and to teach  them some history about the place where they live," said Cohoes Middle School Assistant Principal Dan Martinelli. "I think it went well."

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Summer Eating Program in the Cohoes City Schools

The Summer Eating Program runs from July 7 through Aug. 15, 2008. All children ages 1-18 eat free. Any child can come to Page Avenue School or Abram Lansing School for breakfast and Abram Lansing School for lunch. Applications and proof of eligibility are not needed.

To view the breakfast menu, click here.
To view the lunch menu, click here.

Meal prices to rise slightly in September

The price of breakfast and lunch in the Cohoes City Schools will rise slightly, beginning in September 2008. For more information, click here.

Summer dates for marching band

Summer Drill will he held from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 12-14 and 19-21.

Upcoming parades include the Soccer Parade on Sept. 6; the Uncle Sam Parade on Sept. 7; Homecoming on  Sept. 27; the Halloween Parade on Oct. 31; and the Veterans' Day Parade on Nov. 11.

The next Band Booster Meeting will be held Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at the high school. New parents are welcome to attend.

First Annual Doug Ellett Memorial 5K Run/Walk For Melanoma Awareness

The first annual Doug Ellett Memorial 5K Run/Walk for Melanoma Awareness will be held Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Cohoes High School, Elm Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. For more information, visit the Web site www.home.nycap.rr.com/dougellett. MORE

District reorganizes business office administration

The Cohoes City School District recently reorganized its business office to fill the vacancy left when former Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations Robert Libby was appointed superintendent of schools. MORE

All invited to participate in walk/run for autism

Parents, staff and community members are invited to participate in the Fifth Annual Autism Society Walk and 5K Run. The event begins on Sept. 21, 2008, at 8 a.m. at Central Park in Schenectady. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

The District will be sponsoring a team for the event. All interested parents and staff should contact Donna Partyka or Stacy Nolan at 237-8407. For online registration and sponsorship, visit www.albanyautism.org.For information, please call 355-2191 or e-mail info@albanyautism.org.

Commencement held at Cohoes High School

One-hundred and thirty-five students graduated from Cohoes High Schools on Saturday, June 28, at the annual commencement exercises, held at CHS.

The ceremony began with the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and the CHS "Alma Mater," followed by several guest speakers.

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Capital Project passes

Voters in the Cohoes City School District approved the capital project on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

The capital project passed by a margin of 293 voting yes and 131 voting no.

The land purchase near Van Schaick Grade School, which was a separate proposition, passed 335 to 106. For MORE information about the project, click here.

Tax information now available online

Tax information, including assessment amount, STAR savings and balance owed, are now available through the Cohoes City School District Web site. To view this information online, click here.

Cohoes Farmers' Market first Farm to City Fest a success!

Artwork by students in the Cohoes City Schools was featured in the city's first Farm to City Fest, which was held on June 27.

The event, held on Remsen Street in Cohoes, included a sidewalk art contest for kids, horse-drawn wagon rides, farm animals, cooking demonstrations, sheep shearing, refreshments, music and more. MORE

Girls softball team finishes season 16-11

The Cohoes High School girls softball team finished its 2008 season with a 16-11 record and a win of the Section II Class B Championship.

The team advanced to the state semifinals on June 14, but could not hold off Fredonia and played hard, but lost the tough game 9-6.

The girls were honored at Cohoes City Hall on Monday, June 16 by Cohoes Mayor John McDonald.

Hannah Montana star Mitchel Musso visits Harmony Hill School

Mitchel Musso, who plays Oliver Oken on the hit TV show "Hannah Montana," visited Harmony Hill School on Wednesday, June 4, for a special assembly. Musso plays the loyal best friend of Miley and Lilly on the Disney Channel series.

Musso's visit was arranged after second-grade student Samantha Charbonneau won the "Cool at School!" contest through Verizon Wireless. After her entry was chosen out of thousands, Musso came to school for the assembly, run by Radio Disney D.J. Phil N Good, and had a pizza party with her class. MORE

Two Cohoes schools named "High Performing/Gap Closing" by state

Two Cohoes City schools – Van Schaick Grade School and Harmony Hill School - were among 1,759 public schools, 19 charter schools and 288 public school districts named "High Performing/Gap Closing" under the No Child Left Behind Act, according to a list released in May by the New York State Department of Education. MORE

Robert K. Libby appointed Superintendent of Cohoes City Schools

Current assistant superintendent to assume post June 9

Following a two-month search process, Robert K. Libby was appointed to the position of Superintendent of Schools of the Cohoes City School District by the Board of Education at its May 21 meeting.

Libby, who has served the district for the last 15 years as the assistant superintendent for business and operations, brings with him a deep knowledge of the Cohoes schools and community, as well as strong academic leadership skills. MORE

District hosts picnic for ELL families

Every year the ESL Department of the Cohoes City School District organizes picnics for the parents of ELL students, and gives the parents a chance to meet the teachers, find out about state tests and talk to each other.

This year's picnic, held on April 29, was a true celebration of the diversity of Cohoes. Nearly 20 parents and 45 children attended the picnic and enjoyed original and unique food: Ukrainian golubci (staffed cabbage), Sudanese falafel (fried vegetarian dish), Afghani deserts, a huge Ukrainian cake and "American" food - pizza! MORE