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2023-24 Code of Conduct available for public comment
The Cohoes City School District is accepting public comment on its 2023-24 Code of Conduct through August 7. The Code of Conduct is a set of rules and guidelines put in place to foster appropriate student behavior. It also governs the behavior of visitors to our school campuses and at school functions. Each year we…
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Cohoes High School Class of 2023 celebrates commencement
Cohoes High School seniors celebrated their graduation on Saturday, June 24, and even the rain couldn’t dampen the festive mood. Principal Laura Tarlo welcomed the large crowd of family, friends, teachers, administrators, members of the Board of Education, Mayor Bill Keeler and Assemblymember John McDonald, who gathered in the Alumni Gymnasium to celebrate the 111…
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District-wide Safety Plan open for public comment
The Draft 2023-24 District Wide Safety Plan is available for public comment for 30 days, through July 24. Comments should be submitted directly to Mary Rumsey, district clerk at mrumsey@cohoes.org no later than 4 p.m. on July 24, 2023. All comments will be reviewed. It is anticipated that the plan will be recommended for approval…
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Public comment period for district-wide safety plan open through July 27
The Draft 2023-24 District Wide Safety Plan is available for public comment for 30 days, through July 27. Comments should be submitted directly to Mary Rumsey, district clerk at mrumsey@cohoes.org no later than 4 p.m. on July 27, 2023. All comments will be reviewed. It is anticipated that the plan will be recommended for approval…
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Capital Project update: Phase 1 set to begin this summer
Phase 1 of capital project work is set to begin this summer according to architects on the project. At a recent Board of Education meeting, architects from CS Arch, accompanied by representatives of Turner Construction, provided updates on the $19,985,700 capital project that was approved by voters in May 2022. Greg Klokiw, managing principal from…
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Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan visits CMS
Last week, CMS 8th graders wrapped up their social studies classes with a virtual presentation from holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, marking her third visit to the school. Comparing her experiences with that of Anne Frank, Mrs. Lazan, 88, has been giving talks since 1979. Her stories have reached over two million students and adults…
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CHS celebrates the 21st Annual Science Research Symposium
Last week, 15 CHS sophomores, juniors and seniors gathered for the the 21st Annual Science Research Symposium, which is the culmination of the year for the Science Research course, a three-year program through the University at Albany’s University in the High School Program. Students drive the coursework of the program: they do the research, design,…
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2022-23 retirees honored
Long-time faculty and staff who have or will be retiring were recognized at last week’s Board of Education meeting. There are seven employees with a combined total of 175 years of service to the district. Pam Bertrand – Special education teacher, 30 years – Harmony Hill Carrie Briggs – Music teacher, 24 years – Harmony…
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CHS announces top three students from the Class of 2023
Quincy Hytko – Valedictorian At the top of the list is Quincy Hytko, earning the title of valedictorian with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 100.93. “I am beaming with joy to be honored among such wonderful students of Cohoes High School. I am so thankful for the amazing teachers at CHS who have…
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Six Cohoes seniors sign athletic letters
Six Cohoes seniors signed celebratory letters of intent to continue their athletic careers next year at the collegiate level. Jaclyn Benedetti signed a letter to play soccer at Russell Sage College. Lily Brennan signed a letter to play soccer and softball at Framingham State University. Bryce Hancock signed a letter to play basketball at Albany…