Category: Cohoes High School
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Cohoes teen is all smiles at Capital Region BOCES
For senior Donasia Griffin, the future is so bright she can’t help but smile. The Cohoes High School student is in her second year of the Cosmetology Program at Capital Region BOCES, where she is preparing for a career in hair salons. “It makes me happy making other people happy, and the money is good,”…
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CHS students win awards at first Model UN conference
There is a new club at Cohoes High School that is quickly making its mark. The Model UN Club, led by Special Education Teacher Emily Frey, took part in its first conference at Hudson Valley Community College on Saturday, Dec. 6, along with nine other Capital Region schools. The students spent 11 hours learning about…
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New Lunch Group at CHS offers a space to discuss real life issues
There’s a new group that has been meeting at the Counseling Center at Cohoes High School since October that aims to gather students together to discuss real-life problems in a safe space. The “Mindful Munch” group was developed by school social workers Kortney Conley and Dana DelGenio as a way to help students find a…
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Cohoes High School First Quarter Honor Roll
Cohoes High School has announced its Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. Highest Honors 95+ Jack Abdul, Max Abdul, Ryan Alonzo, Rosalyn Annely, Jaelyn Anson, Ethan Beck, John Bell IV, Maleha Bowens, Addison Brady, Mia Braglia, Hannah Bullock, Jasmyne Cando, Stephanie Christmas, Madison Church, Haley Crabtree, Alessandra Decker, Abrie Desmond,…
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Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Students in Mrs. Ozols’ Spanish classes at Cohoes High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage earlier this month by pairing up in groups and giving a variety of presentations to their peers. They were tasked with choosing an aspect of their culture in the United States that has been influenced by citizens of Hispanic origin, such as…
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Welcome Director of Special Programs Larissa Fremont
We are pleased to welcome Larissa Fremont as our Director of Special Programs. Ms. Fremont was approved by the Cohoes Board of Education on October 22 and will begin her new role on November 24, 2025. She succeeds Erin Hill who is retiring after many years of dedicated service to the district. Ms. Fremont joins…
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Designs on a bright future thanks to Capital Region BOCES
There is no instructional manual for life, but there are numerous posters providing sage advice and “how-to” guidance for everything from handwashing to photography. CHS Junior Gage Guertin will be adding his own poster to the world of helpful wall-hangings, designing and printing an instructional poster for his peers in the Culinary Arts program. Gage…
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College Visits Fall 2025
Representatives from several colleges and universities have visited Cohoes High School since mid-September to meet with students and share information about their programs. The following is a list of upcoming colleges and universities visiting this fall. If it’s during periods four through eight, a representative will be in the cafeteria; if not, they will be…
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A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding School Safety Protocols
Dear Cohoes Families, The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. One of our District’s four core beliefs is, ‘We believe in a positive school climate and culture.’ With that in mind, I want to make you aware of the systems we have in place to ensure a safe learning environment.…
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Chromebook device management procedures
A message was sent to middle and high school families this week on ParentSquare regarding Chromebook procedures. In order to maintain accurate tracking and maintenance of district issued Chromebook devices to students and staff, the District’s IT department is in the process of reviewing its Chromebook device management procedures. As a part of the process,…