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  • Elementary students learn about higher education

    It’s never too early to plant the seed about higher education in students, which is why our elementary schools take part in ‘College Day’ in January.  “It’s important to educate our young students early on to expose them to different pathways,” said Cohoes High School Career Education Coordinator Rebecca LaForest. Last week Harmony Hill kicked…

  • Van Schaick Grade School celebrates “Believe Day” and Holidays Around the World

    For the 15th year in a row, Van Schaick Grade School Principal Jacqueline DeChiaro is bringing Christmas magic to her students with “Believe Day,” which has grown to include an entire week of fun. What originally started in 2008 as a letter writing campaign to Santa Claus has grown over the years to include holidays…

  • RPI Engineering Ambassadors visit elementary schools 

    Elementary students recently had the opportunity to challenge their minds with fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) experiments courtesy of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineering Ambassadors. At Harmony Hill, fourth and fifth graders learned about the basics of circuits and water filtration. The fourth graders enjoyed the circuit presentation, which was accompanied by different hands-on…

  • Elementary Standards Based Report Cards

    Last year,  we moved to a Standards Based Report Card for kindergarten through fifth grade students. These report cards provide information on a student’s growth and progress in attaining the learning expectations in each subject as defined by the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. Reporting student progress is an essential part of the communication and…

  • Elementary students learn about fire safety and prevention

    “What’s your address?” Cohoes elementary school students learned that this is the first thing a dispatcher will ask when you call 911. That was just one of many important safety tips that members of the Cohoes Fire Department imparted to students during Fire Prevention Week October 8-14.  During classroom visits with students, the firemen made…

  • Parents as Partners Webinar Series

    The first “Parents as Partners Webinar Series” presentation kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 6:30pm-7:30pm with “Skills for a Successful School Year: Organize, Prioritize and Manage Time.” This is a virtual series that requires registration and allows you to access the link for 30 days.  Does your child or teen:  Struggle to meet deadlines…

  • Mayor Keeler visits VSGS to recognize Attendance Awareness Month

      In recognition of September as “Attendance Awareness Month,” City of Cohoes Mayor Bill Keeler visited Van Schaick Grade School on September 28, along with Assistant Superintendent Dan Martinelli, to deliver a Proclamation stating that the city recognizes the importance of attending school every day and supports the District’s efforts to combat chronic absenteeism. During…

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

    Dear Cohoes Families, Our top priority in the Cohoes City School District is the safety of our students and staff. With the school year in full swing, I want to take the opportunity to review school safety protocols as well as the district’s Emergency Response Systems. First and foremost, communication is key to safety, and…

  • Families come together for MENtor’s Walk 

    It was a beautiful morning for a walk to school, as dads, grandparents, family members and other role models took part in the 7th Annual MENtor’s Walk at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 15. Families from Abram Lansing, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick gathered at the park as The Brass Machine welcomed them with…

  • Summer programming prepares students for upcoming school year

      Summer programming wrapped up last week and students who participated have the knowledge they need to begin school next month refreshed, invigorated and ready to tackle new challenges. This was the first year that CMS sixth grade teacher Colleen Duff has overseen the Summer Learning Academy, which consisted of 60 middle school students.  “It…

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