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Rebecca LaForest welcomed as Career Education Coordinator
The Cohoes City School District Board of Education recently appointed Rebecca LaForest as the district’s Career Education Coordinator. LaForest previously taught technology education at Cohoes Middle School for four years. This position, funded through the American Rescue Plan grant, supports the district’s vision of ensuring all students graduate with a purpose and a plan; realizing…
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Cohoes Board of Education approves capital project
On March 23, the Cohoes Board of Education approved a proposed $19,985,700 capital project that includes improvements and upgrades to district facilities and carries a tax-neutral impact. The proposal will go before voters on Tuesday, May 17, during the annual school budget vote and Board of Education election. Superintendent of Schools Peggy O’Shea said projects…
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The Trendy Tiger Giving Closet now open at CHS
The Trendy Tiger Giving Closet has officially opened for business in the Cohoes High School after months of preparation. Board President Margaret Giller, Superintendent Peggy O’Shea, Principal Laura Tarlo, Cohoes City Director of Economic & Community Development Steve Napier, administrators, staff and students gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony on the morning of April 4.…
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How to request an absentee or military ballot for the May 17 2022 budget vote
The 2022-2023 Cohoes City School District budget vote and board election will be held from Noon – 9pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Absentee ballots are issued no earlier than thirty (30) days before the vote, upon request, to residents of the school district who will be out of town or unable to vote in…
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UPK registration runs through April 14
UPK registration for the 2022/23 school year begins on March 21 and runs through April 14 for children who will turn 3 or 4 on or before December 1. Registration is held by appointment only. Please call Alena Savaria, Cohoes City School District Registrar at 518.237.4131, ext. 2299 or email asavaria@cohoes.org to schedule an appointment.…
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After-school activities canceled after 5pm, TSL open
Due to inclement weather, the Cohoes CSD has canceled all after-school activities as of 5pm for today, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. TSL After Care will remain open for students and families.
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Three Board of Education vacancies to be filled in May
The Cohoes City School District Board of Education is made up of seven members who are elected on the third Tuesday in May each year to serve three-year terms. A school board member takes on one of the most important citizen responsibilities: overseeing the education of the community’s youth. School boards are composed of volunteers…
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Updated mask guidance
Dear Cohoes Families, As mentioned previously, the statewide universal mask mandate for schools was lifted today, March 2, 2022. Students, staff, and visitors now have the option of wearing a mask in our school buildings or on school buses. We are asking everyone to be respectful and kind to their friends, teachers, and others whether…
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Kindergarten registration begins February 28
Kindergarten registration for the 2022/23 school year begins on February 28 and runs through March 11 for children who will turn 5 on or before December 1. Registration is held by appointment only. Please call Alena Savaria, Cohoes City School District Registrar at 518.237.4131, ext. 2299 or email asavaria@cohoes.org to schedule an appointment. If your…
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Statewide mask requirement in schools to be lifted March 2
A Message from Superintendent Peggy O’Shea Dear Cohoes Families, Today, Sunday, Feb. 27, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide mask requirement in schools and on school buses will be lifted effective Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Upon return to school tomorrow and on Tuesday, masks must continue to be worn. Beginning on Wednesday, mask wearing…
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