Category: Cohoes High School
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Introducing our new High School Assistant Principal, Keith Fischer
The Cohoes City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Fischer as the assistant principal of Cohoes High School. Fischer brings 17 years of experience in education, including the past decade serving students in the Cohoes City School District as a special education teacher. During his tenure at Cohoes, he has demonstrated…
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Understanding this year’s school tax bills
As annual school tax bills are distributed, the Cohoes City School District is sharing information about this year’s school tax levy and tax rate. A tax levy is the total amount of money a school district collects through property taxes. For the 2026-27 school year, the district’s tax levy remained unchanged, meaning the district is…
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Water safety information available for families
New York State Education Law requires school districts to provide families with information about drowning prevention, water safety and safe and healthy swimming. This information is intended to help families understand water-related risks and promote safe practices in, on and around water. Water safety information is available here.
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CHS hosts 24th Annual Science Research Symposium
Cohoes High School recently hosted its 24th Annual Science Research Symposium on Thursday, June 11, bringing together students, families, friends, teachers, alumni and administrators to celebrate a year of scientific inquiry and research. The event serves as the culmination of the Science Research class, which is part of the University at Albany’s “University in the…
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Congratulations to this year’s top three honor graduates!
After years of hard work, dedication and perseverance, seniors Hailey Van Bramer, Oliver Heaphy and Cade Wilson have earned the highest academic honors in the Class of 2026, being named valedictorian, salutatorian and honorable mention, respectively. “Achieving this level of academic excellence requires immense discipline, but what truly defines our top three honor graduates is…
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Nominations for Cohoes Football HOF now being accepted
Two years ago, the Cohoes High School football program was proud to revive the Cohoes Football Hall of Fame. At our homecoming game this past fall, we inducted Steve Weaver into the 2025 HOF. We would like to continue this tradition of recognizing our past outstanding players and coaches and need the community’s input. If…
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Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award recipients
Congratulations to Cohoes High School senior Alaa Mahmoud and Spanish Teacher Alicia Ozols who were recently honored with the 40th annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA). According to Alaa’s nomination by Mrs. Ozols: “Alaa is a remarkable senior who will be attending Albany College…
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Dozens inducted into Capital Region BOCES National Technical Honor Society
Five Cohoes High School students were among 90 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on May 28, while an additional 33 students were recognized for meeting eligibility requirements for the second year. Those honored come from a cross section of Career and Technical…
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Students beautify Cohoes community for Global Youth Service Day
Cohoes High School seniors and middle school eighth graders traded the classroom for the outdoors this morning as they worked to beautify locations across the City of Cohoes in honor of Global Youth Service Day (GYSD). Students wearing brightly colored t-shirts spent the morning weeding, raking, mulching, cleaning and bagging debris at many parks and…
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Final virtual workshop: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports and Services Administered by OPWDD
The Cohoes City School District Office of Special Programs is hosting the last of their three virtual workshops on May 13. These are presented by Parent to Parent of NYS, a statewide not-for-profit that was established in 1994 to support and connect families of individuals with special needs. Registration is required. Upon registering, you will…