Author: marybeth.galarneau
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CHS hosts 24th Annual Science Research Symposium
Cohoes High School recently hosted its 24th Annual Science Research Symposium on Thursday, June 11, bringing together students, families, friends, teachers, alumni and administrators to celebrate a year of scientific inquiry and research. The event serves as the culmination of the Science Research class, which is part of the University at Albany’s “University in the…
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Congratulations to this year’s top three honor graduates!
After years of hard work, dedication and perseverance, seniors Hailey Van Bramer, Oliver Heaphy and Cade Wilson have earned the highest academic honors in the Class of 2026, being named valedictorian, salutatorian and honorable mention, respectively. “Achieving this level of academic excellence requires immense discipline, but what truly defines our top three honor graduates is…
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Nominations for Cohoes Football HOF now being accepted
Two years ago, the Cohoes High School football program was proud to revive the Cohoes Football Hall of Fame. At our homecoming game this past fall, we inducted Steve Weaver into the 2025 HOF. We would like to continue this tradition of recognizing our past outstanding players and coaches and need the community’s input. If…
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Cohoes Board of Education to meet on June 17
The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 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. Public…
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From addiction to advocacy: Stephen Hill inspires CMS students
Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety, returned to Cohoes Middle School recently to share his powerful story of addiction and redemption. Mr. Hill is a nationally recognized substance use prevention speaker and mental health advocate who has spoken to thousands of students about his inspiring journey to recovery. During a schoolwide assembly on Tuesday, June…
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Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award recipients
Congratulations to Cohoes High School senior Alaa Mahmoud and Spanish Teacher Alicia Ozols who were recently honored with the 40th annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA). According to Alaa’s nomination by Mrs. Ozols: “Alaa is a remarkable senior who will be attending Albany College…
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Dozens inducted into Capital Region BOCES National Technical Honor Society
Five Cohoes High School students were among 90 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on May 28, while an additional 33 students were recognized for meeting eligibility requirements for the second year. Those honored come from a cross section of Career and Technical…
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Cohoes voters approve school budget; two members elected to the Board of Education
On May 19, 2026 Cohoes City School District voters approved a $57 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 263 to 56, a margin of 82%. Residents passed a Capital Reserve Fund Proposition by a vote of 262 to 56 authorizing the creation and funding of a $20 million Capital Reserve…
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Students beautify Cohoes community for Global Youth Service Day
Cohoes High School seniors and middle school eighth graders traded the classroom for the outdoors this morning as they worked to beautify locations across the City of Cohoes in honor of Global Youth Service Day (GYSD). Students wearing brightly colored t-shirts spent the morning weeding, raking, mulching, cleaning and bagging debris at many parks and…
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Updated hours for the Cohoes track
Beginning June 1, 2026, the outdoor track at Cohoes High School will expand its open hours for City of Cohoes residents only. In addition to the current weekday morning hours of 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., the track will also be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. After the school year ends, summer track…