Category: Van Schaick Grade School
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Living history aboard the Seneca Chief
Students from Van Schaick Grade School had the opportunity to tour a historic replica boat making its way down the Erie Canal during a 33-day journey. The third, fourth and fifth graders took a walking field trip on October 16 to the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, where they toured a full-sized replica of the Erie…
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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.…
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VSGS celebrates World Culture Awareness Day
Van Schaick Grade School celebrated World Culture Awareness Day on May 21 with a new tradition: hosting current and former English language learners from Cohoes High School to speak to the elementary students about their cultures and what it was like moving to America. The countries represented were: China, Haiti, Mexico, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela.…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Believe Day at VSGS brings smiles and hope
Writing a letter to Santa is a tradition that many children enjoy. The students at Van Schaick Grade School have been writing their letters for the past 16 years, knowing that every letter will help make a difference in the lives of other children. The tradition is part of the Macy’s Believe campaign and for…
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Board of Education to meet on December 11
The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 in the Middle School library. Doors will open at 5:50 p.m. The agenda will be available on the Board of Education page. A link to a recording of the meeting will be posted to our Board of Education page shortly thereafter.…
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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…