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  • Introducing our new High School Assistant Principal, Keith Fischer

    The Cohoes City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Fischer as the assistant principal of Cohoes High School. Fischer brings 17 years of experience in education, including the past decade serving students in the Cohoes City School District as a special education teacher. During his tenure at Cohoes, he has demonstrated…

  • 2026-27 District calendars

    The Cohoes school calendar is currently being printed and mailed to district families. An additional printable version is available below. 2026-27 School Calendar

  • Water safety information available for families

    New York State Education Law requires school districts to provide families with information about drowning prevention, water safety and safe and healthy swimming. This information is intended to help families understand water-related risks and promote safe practices in, on and around water. Water safety information is available here.

  • Cohoes Board of Education to meet on June 17

    The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 in the Middle School library. Doors will open at 5:50 p.m. The agenda will be available on the Board of Education page. A link to a recording of the meeting will be posted to our Board of Education page shortly thereafter. Public…

  • Cohoes voters approve school budget; two members elected to the Board of Education

    On May 19, 2026 Cohoes City School District voters approved a $57 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 263 to 56, a margin of 82%.  Residents passed a Capital Reserve Fund Proposition by a vote of 262 to 56 authorizing the creation and funding of a $20 million Capital Reserve…

  • Updated hours for the Cohoes track

    Beginning June 1, 2026, the outdoor track at Cohoes High School will expand its open hours for City of Cohoes residents only. In addition to the current weekday morning hours of 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., the track will also be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. After the school year ends, summer track…

  • School budget vote May 19; residents will also elect two members to the Board of Education

    On Tuesday, May 19, Cohoes residents will decide on a $57,062,442 spending plan for the 2026–27 school year, representing a 4% increase, or $2,196,945 over the current year’s budget.  The proposed budget includes a 0% increase in the tax levy, keeping it $4,691 below the district’s state‐calculated allowable levy limit. A 0% tax levy increase…

  • 2026 Board of Education candidates

    On Tuesday, May 19, Cohoes voters will elect two members for the Board of Education, which is made up of seven volunteer citizens, each elected to serve three-year terms. The candidates – David Jarosz and Mykel Dorsey – are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot, which was determined by…

  • RSVP for the Mental Health & Wellness Fair featuring keynote speaker Brandon Saho

    Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from former ESPN sports reporter turned mental health advocate Brandon Saho on Tuesday, May 19, at Cohoes Middle School as part of his Mental Game Tour. Mr. Saho will serve as the keynote speaker at the Mental Health & Wellness Fair that runs from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Dinner will…

  • Memorial Day Weekend Contingency Days

    Please note that school will not be in session Friday, May 22 through Tuesday, May 26. Students will return to school on Wednesday, May 27.  Friday and Tuesday were built into the school calendar as contingency days, in case weather-related closures required the district to make up unused time. Enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend!

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