Registration for the 2019 summer arts education program is open now through April 18. The program is limited to the first 75 students (currently in grades 3-8) who register. The program, covering instruction in dance, acting and voice, will meet July 8-26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cohoes Middle School and culminate in a showcase presentation on the …
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Embedded YouTube video of Little Mermaid Jr. preview Showtimes Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 – 7pm Sunday, Jan. 20 – 2pm matinee Cohoes HS Auditorium Admission: $5 Lead roles Ava Hotaling – Ariel Joe McCormick – Prince Eric Eli Thivierge – Sebastian Claire D’Angelico – Flounder Julia Szozda – King Triton Samantha Huelle – Ursula …
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Kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year will take place the week of February 25 to March 1 at Cohoes Middle School during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 518-237-4131, ext. 2299 our email our registrar Alena Savaria – asavaria@cohoes.org. Pupils entering kindergarten must be …
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Embedded YouTube video of pre-K performing Baby Shark Simple songs like Baby Shark help students learn language and literacy skills through an engaging, multi-sensory approach.
Embedded Youtube video of Van Schaick Holiday message
“We believe that we can make a difference.” That’s the mantra students and staff at Van Schaick Grade School have taken to heart this holiday season. First, students participated in a Macy’s fundraising campaign, with $1 going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for each letter to Santa written. Then, each class made a blanket to donate to …
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Cohoes school leaders announced on Tuesday a partnership with TSL Adventures to operate before- and after-care programs at the district’s three elementary schools. The programs had been run by the Cohoes Community Center, which closed abruptly on Friday, October 26. “While this transition is happening under somewhat unfortunate circumstances, we feel fortunate to get a new …
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District leaders on Monday met with local service providers and have selected a new agency to partner with for before- and after-care programs. We will be working out the logistics this week in anticipation of starting the transition to the new provider on Monday, November 5. District administrators, board members, city council members, teachers, students and other …
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Cohoes City School District Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Spring is working with the Cohoes Community Center Board President and Mayor Shawn Morse on a solution to restore before- and after-care programs at Abram Lansing, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick Elementary Schools. School district administrators will be volunteering their time to supervise the program on Monday and …
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Van Schaick Grade School students and staff are celebrating National Character Counts Week in style. Each day from October 22 to 26, they are wearing a different color to represent a different character trait they aim to exemplify. For example, on Tuesday they wore red for “caring”. Students are also being recognized each time they …
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