Author: marybeth.galarneau
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Cohoes Board of Education to meet on November 5
The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Middle School library. Doors will open at 5:50 p.m. The agenda will be available on the Board of Education page. A link to a recording of the meeting will be posted to our Board of Education page shortly thereafter.…
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Welcome Director of Special Programs Larissa Fremont
We are pleased to welcome Larissa Fremont as our Director of Special Programs. Ms. Fremont was approved by the Cohoes Board of Education on October 22 and will begin her new role on November 24, 2025. She succeeds Erin Hill who is retiring after many years of dedicated service to the district. Ms. Fremont joins…
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Living history aboard the Seneca Chief
Students from Van Schaick Grade School had the opportunity to tour a historic replica boat making its way down the Erie Canal during a 33-day journey. The third, fourth and fifth graders took a walking field trip on October 16 to the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, where they toured a full-sized replica of the Erie…
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Designs on a bright future thanks to Capital Region BOCES
There is no instructional manual for life, but there are numerous posters providing sage advice and “how-to” guidance for everything from handwashing to photography. CHS Junior Gage Guertin will be adding his own poster to the world of helpful wall-hangings, designing and printing an instructional poster for his peers in the Culinary Arts program. Gage…
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College Visits Fall 2025
Representatives from several colleges and universities have visited Cohoes High School since mid-September to meet with students and share information about their programs. The following is a list of upcoming colleges and universities visiting this fall. If it’s during periods four through eight, a representative will be in the cafeteria; if not, they will be…
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A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding School Safety Protocols
Dear Cohoes Families, The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. One of our District’s four core beliefs is, ‘We believe in a positive school climate and culture.’ With that in mind, I want to make you aware of the systems we have in place to ensure a safe learning environment.…
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Holiday Hope 2025
Cohoes Holiday Hope is a program devoted to helping those in need give their children a memorable holiday season. Through the Holiday Hope program parents/guardians are able to earn “holiday bucks” through attending a parent teacher conference, volunteering at a school event, attending PTA/PTO meetings, visiting the library and obtaining a library card, obtaining their…
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Chromebook device management procedures
A message was sent to middle and high school families this week on ParentSquare regarding Chromebook procedures. In order to maintain accurate tracking and maintenance of district issued Chromebook devices to students and staff, the District’s IT department is in the process of reviewing its Chromebook device management procedures. As a part of the process,…
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Welcoming in a year of purpose, progress and impact
The energy was festive as teachers and staff gathered at Cohoes High School for Superintendent’s Conference Day to kick off the 2025-26 school year last week. After enjoying breakfast where old friends mingled and new ones forged friendships, everyone headed to the auditorium where Superintendent Peggy O’Shea welcomed the group and thanked the Board of…
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CHS outdoor track now open
The outdoor track at Cohoes High School is now open through November 1, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. for Cohoes City residents only. Due to fall sports practices and games, there will be limited times when it will be available for use in the afternoon/evening hours. You will need to register online to…