Given that information related to coronavirus is a rapidly developing situation, we will use this web page to share information and resources with our families as the circumstances warrant. Time-sensitive, critical information will also be shared through Blackboard, our mass notification system. School Closure Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on April 6 that due to ongoing …
Dear Cohoes School Families, During this extended period of school closure, ongoing instruction remains our priority as we continue to support our students’ foundation for future learning, coursework and post-secondary plans. After a regional collaboration led by the Capital Region BOCES and input from our administrators and teachers, we are pleased to present the district’s …
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“Grab and go” meals are available weekdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cohoes High School, Van Schaick Grade School, and the United Church of Cohoes, and from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Venue. Two to three volunteers per day will also assist with food drop-off at the following locations and designated …
Dear Cohoes School Families, At our November 20, 2019 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a new vision for the Cohoes City School District, 2,000 Empowered Learners! At that time, we never could have imagined that our new vision would be tested and applied to educating our students during a world-wide pandemic and extended …
While we are not with you in person, Cohoes City School District social workers, school psychologists, school counselors and parent engagement specialists are available to support students and families with individual concerns. Please make contact by email, and let them know if you would prefer phone or email conversation. Social workers/school psychologists Mrs. Alexeew (CHS) …
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Dear Cohoes Families, While schools are closed per Governor Cuomo’s executive order, the school district must ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to learning opportunities provided to general education students. To the greatest extent possible and appropriate, each student with a disability will be provided special education supports to help ensure a lack …
The Cohoes High School Drama Club recently got some pointers from someone who knows a thing or two about their show “Chicago: High School Edition.” Actress Amy Spanger has frequently performed lead roles in “Chicago” on Broadway, in addition to numerous TV and film credits. Spanger drew from her experience to instruct the cast members …
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Cohoes senior Chelsey Manor is preparing to “nail it” at an upcoming regional competition. Manor is in her second year of the Cosmetology Program at Capital Region BOCES and will be among five-dozen students ranging from aspiring diesel mechanics to electricians and chefs competing in the regional SkillsUSA competition on March 18 at SUNY Schenectady …
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By Ava Vautrin, CHS Tiger Times Contributor Students in Laura Murawski’s living environment class recently got an up-close look at the effects vaping can have on human lungs. The learning module, developed by Cornell University, allows students to directly test the effects of e-cigarette vapor and vape juice on living cells called Tetrahymena. The Tetrahymena …
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