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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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 –…

  • 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.”…

  • 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…

  • Interested in running for the Board of Education? Petitions due by April 28

    Three seats on the Cohoes City School District Board of Education will be up for election during the annual school budget vote and school board election on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Each seat is for a three-year term that will run from July 1, 2025-June 30, 2028. The board of education is made up of…

  • Cohoes teen wired for success in Network Tech program at Capital Region BOCES

    Ivan Bitter, a Cohoes High School junior with a passion for technology has found his professional calling at Capital Region BOCES. Enrolled in the first year of the Network Technology Program on the Career & Technical Education Center – Albany Campus, Ivan is preparing for a career wiring the region’s computer networks. “I love the…

  • Use of Indoor Track at Cohoes High School for district residents

    The indoor track at Cohoes High School  will be open weekdays beginning March 3, 2025 through June 16, 2025  from 6:00 a.m.  – 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for City of Cohoes residents only.  If you are interested in using the indoor track you may register here. In addition to your registration,…

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