Category: District
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Cohoes staff comes together for Superintendent’s Conference Day
While students enjoyed a day off on Tuesday, Nov. 5, teachers and staff attended the Superintendent’s Conference Day at the high school, which included an employee recognition ceremony and professional development sessions. Everyone had a chance to participate in the silent auction that benefits the district’s Holiday Hope program before heading into the auditorium for…
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RPI Engineering Ambassadors bring STEM to young students
Once again, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineering Ambassadors visited our elementary schools to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities. Students benefited from this unique learning experience as they worked alongside college students who come equipped with fun, hands-on activities. Why is it important to introduce students to STEM so early?…
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Cohoes firefighters help raise awareness during Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month and with that comes reminders to our elementary students about prevention and safety from our friends at the Cohoes Fire Department, who visited all three elementary schools to spread awareness about fire safety. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week…
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Jennifer Heeney embarks on new position as Career Education Coordinator
The Cohoes City School District Board of Education recently appointed Jennifer Heeney as the district’s Career Education Coordinator. She is set to begin on October 21. In her new role, Mrs. Heeney will cultivate relationships and opportunities for career-based learning experiences for students in grades K-12, which supports the district’s vision of ensuring all students…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of Alumni Field
Homecoming weekend is always a source of excitement and pride. It’s not only a time for students and staff to show their school spirit, but it’s a time for the community as a whole to come together. This year was even more special. With the setting sun throwing off purple and pink hues, and the…
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School year kicks off with PBIS events
Over the past month, students have been settling into school, learning schedules, developing routines, mastering their lockers and making new friends. One part of the beginning of school that students look forward to is the “PBIS Kick-off.” Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide approach to help prevent misbehavior and learn how to…
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A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding school safety protocols
Dear Cohoes Families, I hope you had a wonderful start to your school year. The safety of our Cohoes City School District students and staff is our top priority. We implement a number of measures as part of our District Wide Safety Plan. Each building also has a confidential building-level emergency response plan with specific procedures.…
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Over 20 new teachers and staff members welcomed during Opening Day kick-off
There were smiles all around on Tuesday, Sept. 3 as teachers, staff and administrators gathered at the high school for Opening Day. After catching up with colleagues, Superintendent Peggy O’Shea welcomed the group into the auditorium. She started off by relaying best wishes for a successful school year from Cohoes Board of Education President Board…
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Capital Project Updates – Summer 2024
At the July 10 Board of Education meeting, Turner Construction and CSArch presented an update of the capital project’s progress. Groundbreaking on Alumni Field began back in April, and the work has been steady ever since. If the ongoing construction work at Alumni Field is any indication, Phase 2 of the capital project is moving…
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Summer programs prepare students for upcoming school year
Our schools were buzzing with activity over the past five weeks with students enrolled in summer learning, setting themselves up on a path to success for the upcoming school year. From rescuing monarch butterflies to designing lighthouses to doing writing and research-based projects, our elementary students have been enjoying a summer filled with learning mixed…