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  • Changes to the school budget vote process

    As we enter the budget season,  we want to inform you of some changes to the school budget vote and school board elections process. In late May,  Albany County informed districts that the Board of Elections no longer had the capacity to support school budget votes and elections. In years’ past, they would provide voting…

  • Kindergarten registration opens February 2

    Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year begins on February 2 and runs until February 6 for children who will turn 5 on or before December 1. Registration is held by appointment only. Please call Alena Savaria, Cohoes City School District registrar at 518.237.4131, ext. 2299 or email asavaria@cohoes.org to schedule an appointment. If your child…

  • A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding School Safety Protocols

    Dear Cohoes Families, The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. One of our District’s four core beliefs is, ‘We believe in a positive school climate and culture.’ With that in mind, I want to make you aware of the systems we have in place to ensure a safe learning environment.…

  • Students honored with 2025 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award

    Congratulations to our fifth and eighth grade students who have been awarded the 2025 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award. This selective award is presented to Capital Region students by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD). The ceremony for the fifth graders was held…

  • Harmony Hill celebrates Earth Week

    With an emphasis on recycling, an area dedicated to a wildflower garden to help pollinators do their job and a Little Free Library to encourage book sharing, it’s no surprise that Earth Day is a big deal at Harmony Hill. Teacher Kelly Ireland starts planning activities in the fall with a focus on getting outdoors…

  • UPK registration runs through April 11

    UPK Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open and runs through April 11 for children who will turn 3 or 4 on or before December 1 and who are residents of the City of Cohoes. The free, full-day program runs from 8:45am-2:50pm and includes free breakfast and lunch for all students. Registration is held…

  • Immediate openings in UPK

    The Cohoes City School District has immediate openings for the 4-year-old Universal Pre-kindergarten program at Abram Lansing Elementary, Harmony Hill School and Van Schaick Grade School. Please contact District Registrar Alena Savaria at 518.237.4131, ext. 2299 or email asavaria@cohoes.org for more information.

  • 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?…

  • 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…

  • 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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