Author: marybeth.galarneau
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Board approves 2025-26 proposed budget; public hearing set for May 7
At its April 23 meeting, the Cohoes City School District Board of Education adopted a proposed $54,865,497 spending plan for the 2025-26 school year that will go before voters on Tuesday, May 20. The planning process began with each of the district’s schools and departments conducting a needs assessment. The assessments and subsequent proposals were…
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Heather Bradt appointed as new Cohoes Middle School principal
At last night’s meeting, the Cohoes Board of Education approved the recommendation of Heather Bradt for the position of principal of the Cohoes Middle School beginning July 1. Ms. Bradt brings over 16 years of experience and knowledge to this position. She is currently the assistant principal at the high school, where she has served…
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CHS senior receives national attention
A Cohoes teen with a passion for hair and makeup is using her social media skills to reach a broad audience. CHS senior Morgan DiGiuseppe is enrolled in the Cosmetology program at Capital Region BOCES and recently received a partnership offer from a national cosmetics brand, NYX Cosmetics. “They reached out to me through my…
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Meet Dr. Tim Mundell: Interim Assistant Superintendent
At the April 9 Cohoes Board of Education meeting, the board approved the recommendation for Dr. Tim Mundell to continue in his role as interim assistant superintendent through June 20, 2026. Dr. Mundell, who recently retired as superintendent of the Berne Knox Westerlo School district after nine years, joined us in November and has been…
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Phase 2 capital project update: science classrooms, ball field renovations and much more
At a recent Board of Education meeting, representatives from Turner Construction and CSArch provided an update on the progress of Phase 2 of the capital project. The $19,985,700 capital project, approved by voters in May 2022, has provided many necessary updates and enhancements to the buildings and the Alumni Field. Now that spring is here,…
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CHS students take first and second place at SkillsUSA competition
Congratulations to Cohoes High School juniors Ivan Bittner and Dicey Lewis, who placed first in the regional SkillsUSA competition for Extemporaneous Speaking and Prepared Speech, respectively. Ivan is enrolled in the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) program for Networking Technology and Dicey is in the Global Fashion program. Placing second were senior…
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Cultural Diversity Fair unites students
Four members of the Elevating Student Voices program at CHS hosted the first Cultural Diversity Fair during lunch periods as a way to unite students of all backgrounds. It was the culminating event of a week full of lessons on food, history and more. Organized by sophomore Hibah Junaid and her team that includes Theadora…
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2025-26 School Calendar now available
The general calendar for the 2025-26 academic year was adopted by the Cohoes City School District Board of Education on March 19, 2025. Download a copy of the 2025-26 general student calendar here. This calendar lists the following conference days and holidays: July 4 – Independence Day (closed)September 1 – Labor Day (closed)September 2-3 –…
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Meet Dr. Pitterson: New interim Principal at CMS
Cohoes Middle School’s new interim principal Dr. Mark Pitterson delivered a powerful message during an assembly where he formally introduced himself to the student body. “Everyone here is entitled to a successful life,” he told the group of students. “It is in each and every one of us to change the direction of our lives.”…
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UPK registration runs through April 11
UPK Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open and runs through April 11 for children who will turn 3 or 4 on or before December 1 and who are residents of the City of Cohoes. The free, full-day program runs from 8:45am-2:50pm and includes free breakfast and lunch for all students. Registration is held…