Month: September 2023
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Mayor Keeler visits VSGS to recognize Attendance Awareness Month
In recognition of September as “Attendance Awareness Month,” City of Cohoes Mayor Bill Keeler visited Van Schaick Grade School on September 28, along with Assistant Superintendent Dan Martinelli, to deliver a Proclamation stating that the city recognizes the importance of attending school every day and supports the District’s efforts to combat chronic absenteeism. During…
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A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding School Safety Protocol
Dear Cohoes Families, Our top priority in the Cohoes City School District is the safety of our students and staff. With the school year in full swing, I want to take the opportunity to review school safety protocols as well as the district’s Emergency Response Systems. First and foremost, communication is key to safety, and…
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Families come together for MENtor’s Walk
It was a beautiful morning for a walk to school, as dads, grandparents, family members and other role models took part in the 7th Annual MENtor’s Walk at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 15. Families from Abram Lansing, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick gathered at the park as The Brass Machine welcomed them with…
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Junior Achievement takes over Harmony Hill
Harmony Hill Elementary students put aside their traditional classroom work on Tuesday for “JA in a Day” – a day of learning about financial literacy and career readiness. Representatives from Junior Achievement, along with volunteers from National Grid, Ayco, CSArch, NY Courts, and Maximus visited each classroom to teach fun lessons about businesses, entrepreneurship,…
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Opening Day 2023 – A year of partnerships
While students were savoring their last days of summer break, teachers and staff gathered yesterday at Cohoes High School for the Opening Day of the 2023-24 school year. After catching up with colleagues, the event moved into the auditorium, where Superintendent Peggy O’Shea and Assistant Superintendent Dan Martinelli channeled Barbie and Ken while welcoming the…