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 …
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 March 27 that due to ongoing …
The Cohoes City School District is committed to providing educational resources for our students during this time away from school. Our teacher leadership teams have created a more comprehensive grade- and subject-specific plan in anticipation of an extended closure. These templates contain a variety of suggested activities in core subject areas for grades K-5. Kindergarten …
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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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“Hey Google, who is the Google Trainer of the Month?” “The Google Trainer of the Month is Jennifer Sangiacomo.” Sangiacomo received the accolade for the month of January among more than 3,000 Google for Education Certified Trainers across the country. “I was shocked. When I got the email I was completely surprised but it was …
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Embedded Facebook Video of Summer Performing Arts Camp Registration for the 2020 summer performing arts camp is open now through April 23. The program is free and limited to the first 75 students (currently in grades 3-8) who register. The program, covering instruction in dance, acting and voice, will meet July 6-24 from 9 a.m. …
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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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