Month: October 2026
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Honoring a beloved friend: City of Cohoes declares Oct. 30 “Rozie Ilean Perry Day”
The Harmony Hill Elementary School community came together to remember and celebrate a truly special member of its school family, Rozie, a beloved therapy dog who passed away last year. During a special assembly, Mayor William Keeler declared Oct. 30, 2026, as “Rozie Ilean Perry Day” in honor of her birthday and favorite holiday, Halloween.…
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Grade 6 trip to Thacher State Park
Sixth grade students brought science to life during an educational field trip to John Boyd Thacher State Park. The visit served as the hands-on conclusion of their unit on geologic time. Students explored the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing limestone formations in the world, to observe firsthand how Earth’s history is preserved in…
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Harmony Hill students dive into financial literacy and business skills with ‘JA in a Day’
Students at Harmony Hill took a step toward building their futures as Junior Achievement brought its interactive “JA in a Day” program to the school. Designed to introduce young learners to real-world concepts, the event provided hands-on lessons centered on financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship. Throughout the day, students gained key insights into what…
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23rd Annual Holiday Hope Program
Cohoes Holiday Hope is once again helping district families provide their children with a memorable holiday season. Through the program, parents and guardians can apply and earn “holiday bucks” by attending a parent-teacher conference, volunteering at a school event, attending PTA or PTO meetings, visiting the library to obtain a library card, getting their child’s…
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Communicating about weather-related closings and delays
The District would like to remind you how a delay or closure will be communicated. Any changes to the school day will be communicated through ParentSquare, the district’s mass notification system. The message will also be posted on our website and local media outlets. In order for us to communicate effectively please make every effort…
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Cohoes hiring teaching assistants, substitute teachers
Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of students? The Cohoes City School District is hiring teaching assistants and substitute teachers. Applicants must have at least a two-year associate’s degree. Those with four-year degrees or teacher certification are encouraged to apply. Know someone who would be a great…