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  • College Day at VSGS!

    It’s never too early to start planting the seed for higher education in children’s minds and at Van Schaick Grade School they’re doing just that with their 4th Annual College Day! Students and staff donned their favorite college gear and participated in fun activities throughout the day (including virtual tours of college campuses and activity…

  • Two-hour delay Friday, Dec. 16

    The Cohoes City School District is on a two-hour delay. For high school students: the morning session of Capital Region BOCES CTE is canceled.  Start times for each school are as follows: Elementary Schools – 10:35 a.m. Middle School – 10:05 a.m. High School – 9:50 a.m. TSL Morning Care will not be provided.  

  • VSGS receives book donation from author John Gray

      Local author John Gray, along with his publisher and generous donors from across the country, provided nearly 3,000 copies of Keller’s Heart and Sweet Polly Petals to 28 schools in 14 states, and Van Schaick Grade School was one of the lucky recipients! Every student in Mrs. Bennett’s kindergarten class received a copy of…

  • PBIS kicks off with the new school year

    The beginning of the school year is one full of promise and new beginnings: new teachers, new opportunities, new friends. It also marks the kick-off of Positive Behavior in School (PBIS), a school-wide initiative that teaches behavior expectations of students. The program’s mission is simple: to foster and promote a safe and positive learning environment…

  • MENtor’s Walk draws big crowd

      Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, siblings, and other family members gathered this morning to participate in the MENtor’s Walk at Veterans Park. The families from Harmony Hill School and Abram Lansing Elementary were welcomed by Zorkie Nelson and his Ghanaian Drum and Dance Ensemble who played uplifting music to get everyone in the spirit of the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • UPK 4 Lottery Drawing

    Due to an overwhelming response to our grant-funded UPK program, a lottery was held for all open seats to determine enrollment in the program. For all families who were unable to secure a seat, they will be placed on an official wait list and called by the order their name was drawn during this lottery…

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