On August 30, 2021 the Cohoes City School District held a virtual forum for parents on the protocols that will be in place to mitigate COVID-19 to begin the school year. The link to the video can be found here and is embedded below. Back to School Opening Forum Q&A Cohoes City School District …
Dear Families: With the start of the school year a few weeks away, I want to share some information with you on our back-to-school planning. We are committed to having all students return for daily, in-person learning on September 7th and look forward to welcoming your child back to school. This summer we have worked …
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Daniel Martinelli, principal at Cohoes Middle School, has been named Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. The Cohoes Board of Education appointed Mr. Martinelli at its Aug. 11 meeting. “Mr. Martinelli’s commitment to educational excellence and innovation as well as his extensive knowledge of the district make him a stellar candidate for this position,” said Superintendent …
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A number of Cohoes educators and support staff members retiring during or at the end of the 2020-21 school year were honored Wednesday at the Board of Education meeting. In total, 16 individuals were recognized for their distinguished careers dedicated to serving the students of the Cohoes City School District. Please join us in celebrating …
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Cohoes schools recently received a total of $3,700 as part of the Stewart’s Holiday Match program. Checks were sent to each of our five schools in amounts ranging from $700 to $800. “We are incredibly grateful for these funds, which will be used to support activities that will have a positive impact on our students,” …
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Abram Lansing Elementary School and Harmony Hill School have combined to raise nearly $3,700 for the Kids Heart Challenge. The challenge is an annual event where students learn about heart health while helping others by raising money for the American Heart Association. Abram Lansing’s fundraising efforts ended recently with a grand total of $2,604 collected. …
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Cohoes elementary schools are celebrating National Career Week (Mar. 1-5) by hosting virtual presentations from professionals in a wide variety of careers. The opportunity was offered in partnership with Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, an organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for …
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Abram Lansing Elementary School recently put into action an improvement plan to ensure that the school is using all available resources in a collaborative effort to help students succeed. Read the full Abram Lansing school improvement plan. The plan was developed in response to Abram Lansing receiving a designation under the Every Student Succeeds Act …
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Embedded YouTube video of Employee Recognition 2020-21 Our central office admins and school principals have a special message for all of our staff members celebrating a milestone with us this year! The full list is below. Congratulations and THANK YOU to all for your years of service to our school community! 5 Years Terilynn Curtin …
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Embedded Youtube Video of AL Sing Along Watch Mr. Bird and all his friends perform your holiday favorites! This year’s sing-along will be broadcast live Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m. from the Cohoes Music Hall.
