Category: District
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Back to School Message about School Safety Protocols
Dear Cohoes Families, The safety of our students and staff continues to be the highest priority of the Cohoes City School District. We maintain close working relationships with the police and fire departments, and regularly practice safety drills throughout the year. With all students now back in our buildings, we wanted to take the opportunity…
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Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year from Superintendent Peggy O’Shea
Dear Cohoes City School District Families, The first day of school is one of my favorite days of the school year! We look forward to welcoming our Kindergarten through 12th grade students on Tuesday, September 6 and our Universal Pre-Kindergarten students on Thursday, September 8. A free breakfast and lunch for all CCSD students will…
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COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-23 school year
The Centers for Disease Control has provided updated guidance for schools to follow in the 2022-23 school year. The New York State Departments of Health and Education have also issued joint guidance aligned with the CDC’s recommendation. The Cohoes City School District is following this latest guidance. For more information, please review “What Parents/Caregivers Should…
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UAlbany Literacy Lab helps students develop confidence in reading and writing
Students from Harmony Hill and Abram Lansing elementary schools strengthened their reading and writing skills this summer thanks to the UAlbany Literacy Lab, a capstone practicum for students pursuing their literacy specialist master’s degree. “We want students to see themselves as readers and writers,” said Dr. Cheryl Dozier, associate professor in Literacy Teaching and Learning,…
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Summer programming mixes learning and fun
Students participating in summer programs at all three elementary schools and the middle school are keeping their brains active and their social skills sharp, while having fun at the same time. “Our summer learning program gives students the opportunity to have fun, feel connected and build confidence for the year ahead,” said Middle School…
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2022-23 District School Safety Plan Open for Public Comment
The safety of our school community is our top priority. In accordance with state regulations, districts are required to develop, maintain and implement district-wide safety plans. These plans outline the district’s resources and response regarding crisis prevention, intervention and emergencies. Each of our schools has a confidential, building-level emergency response plan which outlines specific procedures…
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CCSD State Foundation Aid Funding Plan
The 2021-2022 enacted state budget includes language stating that, for the 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, each school district receiving a foundation aid increase of more than 10% or $10,000,000 a school year must post a plan of how the funds will be used to address student performance and needs, including, but not limited…
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2021-22 Retirees Honored
At a recent Board of Education meeting, the district recognized long-time faculty and staff who have or will be retiring. In total, there are 13 employees whose combined service equals 324 years. 2021-22 Cohoes City School District retirees: On behalf of the board, President Margaret Giller thanked the retirees for their many years of service…
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Nine Cohoes Seniors sign athletic letters
Nine Cohoes seniors recently signed celebratory letters of intent to continue their athletic careers next year at the collegiate level. Shea Bryant signed a letter to play volleyball at Sage College. She was captain of the volleyball team and was a 2nd Team Colonial Council All Star this past season. Shea is a multiple…
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CHS names new assistant principal
The Cohoes Board of Education recently approved the appointment of Robert Santarcangelo as assistant principal of Cohoes High School. Mr. Santarcangelo, a familiar face to students, is currently the dean of students and social studies teacher leader, and formerly a longtime social studies teacher. His new position is effective August 1. “Mr. Santarcangelo brings a…