Cohoes High School will host on Monday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. a forum for all candidates running in the Democratic primary for mayor. The event will be co-sponsored and co-moderated by members of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Albany County and students from Cohoes High School. Students will also assist with timing, …
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On May 21, Cohoes City School District voters will consider a $43.9 million budget for the 2019-20 school year that would increase spending by 2.2 percent and carry a tax levy increase of 1.75 percent, an amount below the district’s tax cap. The proposed budget for the coming school year was adopted unanimously by the …
Two candidates are running for three open Board of Education seats in the May 21 election. Board members are volunteers. All candidates run at-large. The individuals elected this year will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019. The statements below are provided by the candidates. Susan Dion Susan Dion is seeking a first term …
Dear Parents/Guardians, The Cohoes City School District is conducting an anonymous School Climate Survey to gather input to inform district practices. All schools in New York State will be required to administer this survey next year under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The survey is designed to gauge school climate and asks questions in the …
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The world famous Harlem Wizards are bringing their trick hoops and alley-oops to Cohoes! The high-flying team will take on a team of teachers and principals at Cohoes High School on Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets for the family-friendly event are $10 for students, $12 for general admission and can be purchased online: https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/144009 …
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The Cohoes community is invited to give input to help shape the future of our schools! Parents, business owners, and residents are encouraged to participate in a roundtable discussion about the district’s “Building Future-Ready” capital project. Thursday, February 7 at 6pm in the CHS cafeteria – meet with district leaders, administrators, and students to help …
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About 60 Cohoes High School seniors sat down Wednesday morning to take the SAT, almost doubling the number who took the exam last year. For the first time, the district is partnering with College Board to offer the SAT and PSAT at no cost to all high school students. “The key benefit to this program …
Did you know that breakfast and lunch are free for all Cohoes students in grades pre-K through 8th? The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas. CEP allows qualifying schools and districts to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without …
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New York State requires all school districts to hold an annual “Emergency Release” drill to ensure that students and staff know what to do in case an emergency requires school grounds to be cleared prior to dismissal. The Cohoes City School District will conduct this drill on Friday, October 5. All schools will dismiss 15 minutes …
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The Cohoes High School Career and Counseling Center is set to host two October events designed to help our students and their families explore post-secondary options. College and Career Night Tuesday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the LGI room CHS students and their parents are invited to learn about the college and career exploration …
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