Category: Cohoes High School
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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,…
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BOCES grad returns to build her career; already employed in healthcare industry
Cohoes High School graduate Anjolina Bussing’s pathway to a career in medicine has been made easier by multiple programs at Capital Region BOCES. Bussing, who graduated from CHS and the BOCES Two-Year Sequence of Health Careers program in 2024, is currently enrolled in the part-time adult Practical Nursing program while also working at St. Peter’s…
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Cohoes Board of Education approves new CHS Assistant Principal
At last night’s meeting, the Cohoes Board of Education approved the recommendation of Darnell Douglas for the position of assistant principal of the Cohoes High School beginning September 1. Mr. Douglas comes to us from Bethlehem Central School District, where he served as a high school counselor for 10 years. Prior to that, he served…
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025
It was a festive morning at the Alumni Gymnasium on Saturday, June 28, as 118 Cohoes High School seniors crossed the stage to accept their diplomas, marking the next phase of their lives. There were laughs, tears and cheers as friends, family, teachers, staff, administration and members of the Board of Education gathered to celebrate…
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CHS hosts 23rd Annual Science Research Symposium
Students in the CHS Science Research class gathered last night for the 23rd Annual Science Research Symposium. It’s the culminating event for the Science Research course, a three-year program through the University of Albany’s “University in the High School” program. This year’s group included 16 students – six seniors, two juniors and eight sophomores. Topics…
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CHS names top three students from the class of 2025
Congratulations to this year’s top three students! “This particular graduating class is near and dear to my heart as my daughter is in this cohort and I have known many of these young adults since they were very young,” said CHS Principal Laura Tarlo. “It makes me so proud to see the great things they…
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CHS Juniors inducted into CTE National Technical Honor Society
Nearly 100 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on May 28, while an additional 28 students were recognized for meeting eligibility requirements for the second year. Two CHS juniors, Theadora Avramidis and Alaa Mahmoud were among this esteemed group. Theadora is in the Criminal…