The Cohoes graduation rate reached a ten-year high 84 percent according to data released last week by the New York State Education Department. The rate also indicates a 13 percent increase from the previous year. “It was nice to see validation for all of the hard work our students, teachers and administrators have done,” said …
The Cohoes Jr. Drama Club is set to perform Disney’s Frozen Jr. January 17-19. The enchanting modern classic, based on the 2018 Broadway musical, brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to Cohoes. More photos are available on our public Facebook post. Showtimes Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. …
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Embedded Facebook video of No Place for Hate at CMS “Cohoes Middle School is No Place for Hate.” That’s the message CMS students are delivering to their classmates in an effort to make sure the school is a safe, inclusive and respectful place where everyone belongs! On Tuesday, students on the NPFH committee were going …
What a magical week it was at Van Schaick Grade School! Each day featured a celebratory theme, incorporating holiday hats, pajamas and sweaters. “We know that kids are going to be excited that last week of school before break, so we don’t fight it. We embrace it,” Principal Jacqueline DeChiaro said. “We have fun while …
Dear Parents/Guardians, The Cohoes City School District is once again conducting an anonymous School Climate Survey to gather input to inform district practices as well as update the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan as required under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The survey is designed to gauge school climate and asks questions in the areas of …
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Cohoes senior Caileigh Miron signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Russell Sage College and compete on the women’s soccer team. In her senior season, Miron tallied 18 goals and 13 assists and was named a Colonial Council 2nd Team All-Star. She had a total of 29 goals and 16 assists in her …
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Cohoes Middle School students who achieved PBIS goals (95% attendance, passing all classes, zero referrals) in the first quarter of the school year are participating this week in a series of Minute to Win It-style challenges during lunch periods. “It’s great to see our students meeting those expectations,” English teacher John Dundon said. “They’re excited …
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At the end of each sports season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors those teams and individuals that excel in the classroom. To receive the scholar-athlete team recognition, the team’s average GPA for 75 percent of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90. Individuals with a 90 …
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Cohoes senior Shannon Cepiel signed a letter of intent Monday to attend Roberts Wesleyan College and compete on the school’s soccer team. Cepiel just finished her fifth season as a member of the girls varsity soccer team. She tallied 32 goals and 22 assists, was named Cohoes Athlete of the Week, NewsChannel 13/VENT Fitness Athlete …
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Highest Honor Roll (94.5-100 quarterly average) Grade 6 Zeinab AlHassan AlHussein,, Danielle Beattie, Ethan Beck, Micah Brady, Chloe Came, Amelia Cappabianca, Liam Carmel, Jesiah Clayton, Jacob Crabtree, Jerome Dawson, Olivia DiCocco, Gunnar Felton, Jahsyer Francis, Ethan Gagnon, Oliver Heaphy, Meghan Loiselle, Maximus Malaquias, Vito Marascia, Kayla Obzud, Ana Pereira, Anastasiia Shuldak, Julia Skidmore, Hailey Van …
