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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…

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…

The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 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…

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…

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…

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…

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!

We are very happy to announce that all UPK students in both the 3s and 4s who registered by March 27 have secured a spot in our program. There were, however, more students registered for the Harmony Hill UPK 3 program than we have seats. A lottery was held for the spots at Harmony Hill…

The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 in the Middle School library. Doors will open at 5:50 p.m. Superintendent Peggy O’Shea will present on the proposed 2026-27 budget. The agenda will be available on the Board of Education page. A link to a recording of the meeting will be…

The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 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…