Category: Cohoes High School
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Prom dresses provided to area high school students courtesy of Global Fashion students
Two Cohoes high school students enrolled in the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center helped others feel like Cinderella just in time for prom season by giving previously worn prom and bridesmaid dresses a second life. Students in the Career and Technical School Global Fashion program just wrapped up a Cinderella Prom Dress…
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New security screening procedures at Cohoes High School
The following message was sent to families via ParentSquare on March 17, 2026. Dear Families and Caregivers: To further enhance the safety and security of our students and staff, Cohoes High School will soon implement a new metal detection scanner system at the main entrance. Implementation timeline and roll-out: What to expect: Parent Information Night:…
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Dr. Laura Tarlo appointed as new Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
At their March 4 meeting, the Cohoes Board of Education approved the recommendation of Cohoes High School Principal Dr. Laura Tarlo for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services beginning July 1, 2026. Dr. Tarlo’s career began in Cohoes in 2002 where she was a Teacher Assistant. Following that, she spent over a decade…
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CHS students have their bags shown during New York Fashion Week
A pair of Cohoes High School seniors recently had a surprise when bags they created were featured in a New York Fashion Week fashion show. Aspiring fashion designers Dicey Lewis and Haze Ingram had their drawstring bags shown by fashion designer and bag creator Karen “Kema” Maxwell. Ms. Maxwell—owner of Kema’s Kreations—is the Global Fashion…
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Recommendation for Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
The following message was sent to families on ParentSquare on February 24. Dear families, We are pleased to inform you that at the March 4 Board of Education meeting Cohoes High School Principal Dr. Laura Tarlo will be recommended as the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Tarlo has been an…
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High school students find the recipe for future culinary success at Capital Region BOCES
Students interested in a career in the kitchen are finding the path to future success at Capital Region BOCES. From the executive chef to the New York Mets to dieticians at high-end spas to the general managers of area hotels, graduates of the program have achieved a level of success that young aspiring culinary artisans…
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Changes to the school budget vote process
As we enter the budget season, we want to inform you of some changes to the school budget vote and school board elections process. In late May, Albany County informed districts that the Board of Elections no longer had the capacity to support school budget votes and elections. In years’ past, they would provide voting…
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Cohoes High School Second Quarter Honor Roll
Cohoes High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. Highest Honors 95+ Jack Abdul, Max Abdul, Alex Andrea Aikman, Zeinab AlHassan AlHussein, Rosalyn Annely, Caitlyn Baldwin, Cameran Baxter, Ethan Beck, Omarli Bessent, Addison Brady, Mia Braglia, Hannah Bullock, Jasmyne Cando, Stephanie Christmas, Madison Church, Alessandra Decker, Edmund…
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New CHS science wing featured on NewsChannel 13
WNYT NewsChannel 13 recently visited Cohoes High School to tour the newly renovated third floor science wing that opened to students and staff in early November. The refurbishment of the wing was a part of the capital project that was approved during the budget vote in May 2022. The long-awaited renovation included refurbishing seven classrooms,…
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CHS students explore career pathways at Capital Region BOCES CTE
Recently, 38 Cohoes High School sophomores toured the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center in Albany to explore potential career interests. The tour began mid-morning with a brief presentation by counselor Cosimo Tangorra who gave students an overview of the facility and spoke about the new one-year programs for the 2026-27 school…