Category: District
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Public comment period for Districtwide Safety Plan open through Aug. 9
The Cohoes City School Districtwide Safety Plan will be considered by the Board of Education at a public hearing on July 8. The district is accepting public comments on the 2026-27 plan through Aug. 9. Required by law, the Districtwide Safety Plan helps ensure schools are prepared to prevent or minimize the effects of emergencies…
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Public comment period for Code of Conduct open through Aug. 9
The Cohoes City School District is accepting public comment on its 2026-27 Code of Conduct through Aug. 9. The Code of Conduct is a set of rules and guidelines put in place to foster appropriate student behavior. It also governs the behavior of visitors to our school campuses and at school functions. Each year we…
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Congratulations to Cohoes Middle School’s top students of 2026!
Cohoes Middle School Principal Heather Bradt has announced the top students of the Class of 2026. Lauren Farinacci is this year’s valedictorian and Alice Tinkle is salutatorian. Ms. Bradt said both students have given the school many reasons to celebrate their achievements. “Watching them push the boundaries of what is possible inside and outside the…
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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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From addiction to advocacy: Stephen Hill inspires CMS students
Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety, returned to Cohoes Middle School recently to share his powerful story of addiction and redemption. Mr. Hill is a nationally recognized substance use prevention speaker and mental health advocate who has spoken to thousands of students about his inspiring journey to recovery. During a schoolwide assembly on Tuesday, June…
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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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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…