News
October 2024
- 10: Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of Alumni Field
- 29: School year kicks off with PBIS events
- 10: A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding school safety protocols
- 4: Over 20 new teachers and staff members welcomed during Opening Day kick-off
- 16: Capital Project Updates – Summer 2024
- 15: Summer programs prepare students for upcoming school year
- 14: Location change for Board of Education meeting
- 8: CHS named School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association
- 10: Cohoes High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
- 10: Cohoes Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
- 3: Congratulations Cohoes High School Class of 2024!
- 27: CHS students graduate from CTE
- 25: CCSD honors 2023-24 retirees
- 18: CMS announces top two students from the Class of 2024
- 14: Capital Region students and teachers making a difference award recipients
- 11: CHS celebrates the 22nd Annual Science Research Symposium
- 6: Four CHS students inducted into the CTE National Technical Honor Society
- 30: CHS announces top three students from the Class of 2024
- 21: Voters approve budget, 2 members elected
- 10: Cohoes Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll
- 10: Cohoes High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
- 2: UPK 3 Lottery Drawing
- 29: Board approves 2024-25 proposed budget; public hearing set for May 8
- 17: Phase 2 of capital project work kicks off
- 17: How to request an absentee/military/early voting ballot for the May 21, 2024 budget vote
- 17: Interested in running for the Board of Education? Petitions due by May 1, 2024
- 9: CHS students learn about sustainable agriculture
- 28: 2024-25 School Calendar now available
- 26: Audit Committee Meeting held on April 16
- 15: Career Week introduces elementary students to future possibilities
- 8: Cohoes High School Second Quarter Honor Roll
- 8: Cohoes Middle School Second Quarter Honor Roll
- 6: Cheers to Rozie’s 10 years!
- 5: Congratulations to the CHS Winter Sports Scholar Athletes!
- 27: UPK Registration runs March 4-28
- 16: Capital Project Phase 2 work to begin this spring
- 16: CHS Principal Laura Tarlo shadows student at CTE
- 8: CMS students use virtual reality to learn about different career paths
- 29: January newsletter now available
- 19: CHS senior builds a solid backstage future at Capital Region BOCES
- 17: Elementary students learn about higher education
- 10: Esports Coach Michael Wilt talks about his team’s recent win and more
- 9: Cohoes Jr. Drama Club presents Annie Jr.
- 15: Van Schaick Grade School celebrates “Believe Day” and Holidays Around the World
- 12: RPI Engineering Ambassadors visit elementary schools
- 1: Cohoes High School First Quarter Honor Roll
- 1: Cohoes Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll
- 3: Harmony Hill honors our veterans
- 2: How we’ll communicate weather-related closings and delays
- 26: CHS students collect data at Peebles Island
- 24: Elementary students learn about fire safety and prevention
- 4: CDCA College Caravan visits CHS
- 29: Mayor Keeler visits VSGS to recognize Attendance Awareness Month
- 21: A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding School Safety Protocol
- 20: Families come together for MENtor’s Walk
- 14: Junior Achievement takes over Harmony Hill
- 6: Opening Day 2023 – A year of partnerships
- 17: CHS welcomes Heather Bradt as new assistant principal
- 4: New dean of students is a familiar face at CMS
- 26: Cohoes Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
- 29: Cohoes High School Class of 2023 celebrates commencement
- 28: Public comment period for district-wide safety plan open through July 27
- 22: Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan visits CMS
- 15: CHS celebrates the 21st Annual Science Research Symposium
- 13: 2022-23 retirees honored
- 9: CHS announces top three students from the Class of 2023
- 8: Six Cohoes seniors sign athletic letters
- 2: Cyber crime specialist visits CMS and CHS
- 2: NYSPHSAA Honors Cohoes Spring Sports Scholar-Athletes
- 31: Congratulations to our NYSSMA participants!
- 30: Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award recipients
- 25: College & Career Awareness Day at CMS
- 16: Voters approve budget, 2 members elected
- 16: CHS Third Quarter Honor Roll
- 16: CMS Third Quarter Honor Roll
- 11: Video: CCSD Meet the Candidates Night
- 10: Annual Budget Vote and Board Election is May 16
- 4: Meet our board candidates: Branden Guy, Margaret Giller, David Jarosz, and George Primeau Jr.
- 4: UPK 3 lottery drawing
- 24: Board approves 2023-24 proposed budget; public hearing set for May 3
- 10: Capital Project Updates
- 6: Congratulations to the CHS Winter Sports Scholar Athletes!
- 5: How to request an absentee or military ballot for the May 16, 2023 budget vote
- 22: UPK offers many developmental benefits – and it’s fun!
- 14: CHS expands college credit opportunities
- 10: UPK registration is March 6-31
- 1: 2023-24 Student Calendar
- 17: Smithsonian Science kits delight students and teachers
- 10: CMS Second Quarter Honor Roll
- 10: CHS Second Quarter Honor Roll
- 9: CCSD welcomes back Raychel Marcil to new position
- 27: Update on capital project
- 17: College Day at VSGS!
- 17: Kindergarten registration is Feb. 6 -17
- 5: CHS creative writers visit Harmony Hill
- 22: Holiday Hope Program puts a smile on children’s faces
- 1: CHS First Quarter Honor Roll
- 1: CMS First Quarter Honor Roll
- 1: The Tiger Way Video
- 30: Positivity Project teaches high school students life lessons
- 15: How we’ll communicate weather-related closings and delays
- 21: Real Kids Wear Pink Day raises thousands for charity
- 20: VSGS receives book donation from author John Gray
- 12: Feedback sought on proposed Homeless Children and Parent and Family Engagement policies
- 7: RPI Engineering Ambassadors encourage students to explore STEM
- 27: PBIS kicks off with the new school year
- 22: District names new Cohoes Middle School principal
- 16: MENtor’s Walk draws big crowd
- 8: Back to School Message about School Safety Protocols
- 6: Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year from Superintendent Peggy O’Shea
- 6: COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-23 school year
- 31: UAlbany Literacy Lab helps students develop confidence in reading and writing
- 5: Summer programming mixes learning and fun
- 19: Capital Region BOCES will hold proposition vote to sell two buildings on August 9
- 11: CMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
- 11: CHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
- 1: CCSD State Foundation Aid Funding Plan
- 29: Cohoes High School Class of 2022 Celebrates Commencement
- 28: 2022-23 school calendar now available!
- 16: 2021-22 retirees honored
- 14: Nine Cohoes Seniors sign athletic letters
- 9: CHS names new assistant principal
- 9: Apply to become a substitute teacher
- 7: Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award recipients
- 6: CHS announces top three students from Class of 2022
- 25: A Message from Superintendent Peggy O’Shea
- 17: Voters Approve Budget and Capital Project; 3 Board members elected
- 17: Voters Approve Capital Project Referendum
- 13: Capital Project Referendum Video
- 12: UPK 4 Lottery Drawing
- 7: Meet our Board Candidates: Nadia Carey, Susan Paradis, and Marianne Gendron
- 6: Annual Budget Vote & Board Election is May 17
- 26: Cohoes Board approves 2022-23 budget; public hearing set for May 4
- 19: High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
- 8: Rebecca LaForest welcomed as Career Education Coordinator
- 7: Cohoes Board of Education approves capital project
- 5: The Trendy Tiger Giving Closet now open at CHS
- 1: How to request an absentee or military ballot for the May 17 2022 budget vote
- 18: UPK registration runs through April 14
- 8: Three Board of Education vacancies to be filled in May
- 2: Updated mask guidance
- 27: Statewide mask requirement in schools to be lifted March 2
- 13: Superintendent O’Shea message regarding weekend bus incident
- 10: Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics
- 8: Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
- 8: High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
- 3: Cohoes schools will be closed Friday, February 4
- 25: Update Jan. 26: Mask rule to remain in effect
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- 25: Building Leadership Plan
- 25: Building Leadership Team Plan
- 21: COVID-19 Update from Superintendent O’Shea
- 20: Building Leadership Team Plan
- 20: Building Leadership Team Plan
- 19: Building Leadership Team Plan
- 10: Reduction in Isolation and Quarantine Duration
- 5: COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits
- 4: COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution
- 8: NYSPHSAA Honors Cohoes Fall Sports Scholar-Athletes
- 1: Gendron named Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
- 24: Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
- 24: High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
- 16: Collaborating on a fashionable future
- 26: District statement on 9-1-1 call to Cohoes High School
- 22: 5th Annual Real Kids Wear Pink Day raises tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research
- 7: Go Home Early Drill Oct. 8, No School Monday, Oct. 11
- 6: Letter on District Safety Protocols and FAQ
- 4: COVID Testing Questions
- 28: COVID Symptom Reminder
- 9: Jennifer DeMarco named new Middle School principal
- 1: Parent Forum Video and Q&A
- 20: Superintendent O’Shea’s message about back-to-school plans
- 12: Martinelli named Cohoes Assistant Superintendent
- 11: Vaccine clinic to be held Aug. 16
- 10: District receives water test results
- 7: 2021-22 district safety plan open for public comment
- 2: Board reorganization meeting, public hearing on code of conduct is July 7
- 2: 2021-22 district code of conduct available for public comment
- 1: Share your feedback on how federal COVID funds should be utilized
- 1: CHS 4th quarter honor rolls announced
- 29: CMS 4th quarter honor rolls announced
- 24: Watch: 2021 CMS Promotion Ceremony
- 22: Four Cohoes seniors sign athletic letters
- 19: Watch: CHS Prom LIVE from the Red Carpet
- 17: 2020-21 retirees and outgoing board member honored
- 14: Watch: Drift trike racing at CMS staff meeting
- 14: June 16 board meeting open to the public, livestream available
- 9: Top two students from CMS Class of 2021 announced
- 8: Watch: Student Scholar Awards & Junior Awards
- 8: Cohoes students, employees and visitors can remove masks outdoors
- 4: Watch the 19th Annual Science Research Symposium at CHS
- 4: CHS announces top three students from Class of 2021
- 25: Regents and end-of-year schedules
- 24: CHS students create health and fitness app for community
- 21: COVID protocols to remain in place through end of school year
- 18: Voters approve 2021-22 budget, elect two board members
- 18: CHS senior Laraina Westcott named 2021 CASDA Scholar
- 14: CHS announces 3rd quarter honor rolls
- 10: Meet our board candidates: Richard Jackson and Renee Snyder
- 6: Veteran Cohoes educator Peggy O’Shea named Superintendent of Schools
- 4: Future Ready Pathways program set to recruit new cohort
- 3: CHS teachers surprised with faculty room makeover
- 27: CMS announces 3rd quarter honor rolls
- 20: Harmony Hill raises $2,400 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- 19: CHS announces dates for end-of-year events
- 16: Cohoes schools receive $3,700 from Stewart’s Holiday Match
- 6: Royal Brown named Times Union Small-School Boys’ Basketball Athlete of the Year
- 31: New travel guidelines take effect April 1
- 30: Abram Lansing and Harmony Hill raise big money for Kids Heart Challenge
- 29: Cohoes junior will not let blindness stop him from becoming a diesel mechanic
- 26: Updated District-wide School Safety Plan with Pandemic Plan
- 23: How to request an absentee or military ballot for the May 18 budget vote
- 22: Spectator guidelines for Fall 2 sports
- 17: Form available to change K-8 learning model preference for Q4
- 9: UPK registration runs Mar. 16 to Apr. 22
- 4: Elementary classrooms host virtual visits from local professionals
- 4: “Quarantine Fairy” featured on news for new venture
- 1: Preparedness Plan for High Risk Fall 2 Sports
- 25: CHS dismissed 10 minutes early following “low level” threat
- 24: No COVID cases found during surveillance testing at CHS
- 23: CHS announces 2nd quarter honor rolls
- 20: District mourns loss of CMS teacher Lisa Gendron
- 19: Cohoes athletics to offer livestreamed events
- 17: CHS students write letters to local WWII veteran
- 12: A message on health and safety over break
- 11: CMS announces 2nd quarter honor rolls
- 11: Changes to COVID case notification procedures
- 8: Preparedness Plan for High Risk Winter Sports
- 3: Notification of COVID case at CMS (Feb. 3)
- 3: CHS junior to compete at horse riding championships
- 3: ‘Intent to play’ form available for Fall 2 season
- 1: Notification of COVID case at Abram Lansing (Feb. 1)
- 1: CHS to go remote through Feb. 5
- 31: Notification of 2 COVID cases; CHS is remote on Monday
- 30: Notification of COVID case at Van Schaick Grade School
- 29: Notification of COVID case involving Van Schaick Grade School
- 29: Higher-risk sports on hold, per DOH guidelines
- 27: Threat on CHS made during Zoom meeting
- 26: Due credit: Future Ready seniors complete 90 courses in fall semester
- 23: Notification of 2 COVID cases (Jan. 23)
- 22: Notification of COVID case involving transportation provider
- 20: Notification of 1 COVID case at Abram Lansing (Jan. 20)
- 20: Abram Lansing rolls out school improvement plan
- 18: Notification of 1 COVID case at Cohoes Middle School
- 17: Notification of 3 COVID cases (Jan. 17)
- 15: Van Schaick hosts College Day
- 15: Notification of 1 COVID case at Harmony Hill School
- 15: Remote learning at CHS extended to Jan. 22
- 14: Form available to change 9-12 learning model for 2nd semester
- 13: Notification of 7 COVID cases (Jan. 13)
- 13: Form available to change K-8 learning model preference for Q3
- 12: Notification of 1 COVID case at CHS
- 11: Notification of 2 COVID cases; CHS to go remote through Jan. 15
- 10: Notification of 1 COVID case at Cohoes High School
- 10: Notification of 3 COVID cases
- 8: Notification of 3 confirmed COVID cases
- 8: Recognizing and celebrating those reaching years of service milestones (w/video)
- 7: Updated quarantine protocols include siblings of symptomatic students
- 7: Notification of 1 additional COVID case over break
- 6: Notification of two additional COVID cases over break
- 6: Harmony Hill students experiment with “germs”
- 5: Notification of 5 additional COVID cases over break
- 5: Boys Bowling rolls to victory in district’s first athletic event since March
- 4: Notification of 3 additional cases over break
- 3: School resumes Monday, Jan. 4; notification of 9 cases over break
- 21: Notification of four COVID-19 cases
- 21: Watch the CMS/CHS Virtual Holiday Concert!
- 21: Watch the Abram Lansing Holiday Sing-Along Wed. at 9:30 a.m.
- 18: Notification of 6 COVID-19 cases
- 15: How we’ll communicate weather-related closings and delays
- 14: Notification of COVID-19 case at Van Schaick Grade School
- 14: FAQ on P-EBT food benefits cards
- 12: CHS to go remote through Dec. 23; new case identified
- 11: Notification of COVID-19 case at Cohoes High School (Dec. 11)
- 9: Notification of COVID-19 case at Abram Lansing (Dec. 9)
- 8: Notification of COVID-19 case at Cohoes High School
- 8: Notification of COVID-19 case at Cohoes Middle School
- 4: Information on COVID “zones” and school-based testing
- 3: CHS announces 1st quarter honor rolls
- 3: Notification of positive COVID-19 case at Abram Lansing
- 2: CMS announces 1st quarter honor rolls
- 1: Notification of positive COVID-19 case at Harmony Hill
- 24: Watch: Cohoes Police Chief Todd Waldin reads “The Amazing Turkey Rescue”
- 22: Confirmed COVID-19 case at Cohoes Middle School
- 18: Watch: Thanksgiving meal at Harmony Hill
- 14: Confirmed COVID case at Abram Lansing
- 10: Updated COVID-19 travel advisory for NYS
- 5: Update on state aid reduction, impact on staffing and programs
- 22: Watch: We Will Rock This! Harmony Hill says ‘thank you’ to our board members
- 16: Form available to change learning model preference for Q2
- 14: Updated guidance on returning to school following an illness
- 8: Information on confirmed COVID-19 case at Abram Lansing
- 8: O’Shea named acting superintendent
- 2: Dr. Spring announces retirement as Cohoes superintendent, effective Dec. 1
- 25: Information on the NYS COVID-19 Report Card
- 21: Cohoes Athletics announces partnership with Under Armour, BSN Sports in ‘Women of Will’ campaign
- 18: Colonial Council moves Fall sports to March
- 17: Watch “Navigating the District’s Technology Platforms to Support Remote Learning”
- 16: 2020-21 CMS Handbook/Code of Conduct
- 16: 2020-21 Cohoes High School Handbook
- 15: Learn more about daily health screenings in ParentSquare
- 11: Van Schaick’s superheroes are masked up and ready for the school year
- 11: Watch CHS staff demonstrate health and safety procedures
- 2: UPK first day moved to 9/14; supply list available
- 2: Watch ‘Off to a Great Start: Social Emotional Supports’
- 1: CMS opening day letter from Mr. Martinelli
- 27: ‘First day’ dates adjusted to allow for more planning
- 24: Gendron named Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
- 24: Harmony Hill 2020-21 Supply List
- 18: Abram Lansing 2020-21 Supply List
- 18: Van Schaick 2020-21 Supply Lists
- 18: Watch our previous reopening forums (Video)
- 17: Abram Lansing nurse Kipp featured on News 10 (Video)
- 14: Virtual meetings on reopening set for August 18, 19 & 20
- 14: More details on fully virtual learning model
- 10: First day of school changed to Sept. 9; more reopening discussions scheduled
- 7: Gov. Cuomo permits return to in-person instruction
- 31: District releases reopening plan for 2020-21
- 24: Reopening plan summary released; virtual discussions set for July 28
- 21: Fall sports season on hold until Sept. 21
- 14: CMS summer learning packets
- 14: Cohoes students return to classroom for Extended School Year
- 9: District continues to plan for reopening; state guidance to be released July 13
- 7: Register for the Aug. 7 Special Education Task Force virtual meeting
- 7: 2020-21 district code of conduct available for public comment
- 29: District to begin utilizing ParentSquare for enhanced communications
- 29: Watch valedictorian Hannah Ragule’s graduation speech
- 26: Cohoes senior earns multiple Adobe certifications at Capital Region BOCES
- 25: Summer Resources and Reopening Updates
- 25: June 25 update on graduation from Mr. Wood
- 24: Watch the CHS Senior Awards
- 19: Reopening Committee strategizes for September return to school
- 19: June 19 update on CHS senior events
- 18: Watch the CMS Virtual Promotion Ceremony (and bonus music video)
- 16: Cohoes residents approve 2020-21 budget
- 16: Watch the 2020 CHS Student Scholar Awards
- 12: Details for CMS Promotion Events
- 8: Cohoes graduation moved to July 18
- 8: Absentee ballot deadline extended to June 16
- 5: Q&A on absentee ballot process
- 5: Abram Lansing does good deeds with zoo trip money
- 5: Grading guidance through the end of the school year
- 5: June 5 update from Mr. Wood on CHS events
- 3: A message to the school community from Supt. Spring and BOE Pres. Matt Nolin
- 30: Two candidates running for two open board seats
- 29: Parents/guardians may decline examination waivers
- 29: Cohoes athletics earns $500 grant from Jersey Mike’s
- 29: Message from Mr. Martinelli on CMS Promotion Events
- 28: CHS, CMS earn ‘No Place for Hate’ designation
- 27: LaPlante, Ragule sign collegiate athletic letters
- 26: CMS announces top two 8th grade grads
- 26: Coronavirus Information and Resources
- 26: Resources for Continued Learning
- 21: Laura Tarlo named new principal of Cohoes High School
- 19: CHS announces top three students for Class of 2020
- 15: May 15 Update from Superintendent Spring
- 12: Cohoes culinary students earn COVID-19 certifications
- 11: Jin named Presidential Scholar nominee
- 8: CHS 3rd quarter honor rolls announced
- 7: CMS 3rd quarter honor rolls announced
- 6: View the results of our Thoughtexchange
- 5: Budget vote and board election to be held June 9 by absentee ballot
- 30: Newest Future Ready Pathways cohort announced
- 27: Register online for Universal Pre-K!
- 27: Tech help available for Google Classroom, Chromebooks
- 27: We need your input on the 2020-21 budget
- 24: District faces budget gap, braces for potential mid-year aid cuts in light of COVID-19
- 22: District leaders to present second draft of 2020-21 budget
- 21: Update on AP courses and exams
- 17: April 17 message from Supt. Spring
- 17: NYSED guidance on Regents, graduation requirements
- 8: Van Schaick reads “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
- 3: Google Classroom Info and Help
- 3: April 8 board meeting to be held remotely, streamed live
- 31: School budget vote and board elections delayed
- 29: March 29 update from Supt. Spring
- 26: Social Emotional Learning and Support for Our Families
- 23: A message on special education support
- 18: Broadway star instructs cast of “Chicago”
- 14: 3/14 Coronavirus Update: Meals, Spectrum internet
- 13: 3/13 Coronavirus Update #2: Cohoes Schools closed March 16-20
- 13: 3/13 Coronavirus Update: Activities Canceled
- 9: Dr. DiTursi on avoiding germs, staying healthy (VIDEO)
- 9: 3/9 Update: COVID-19/Coronavirus Information
- 5: Sangiacomo named Google Trainer of the Month
- 3: Manor prepares to “nail it” at regional skills competition
- 28: Tiger Times: Vaping effects tested by CHS students
- 27: COVID-19/Coronavirus Information and Resources
- 27: NYSPHSAA honors Cohoes winter sports scholar-athletes
- 25: Recycling takes teamwork at Harmony Hill (video)
- 25: CHS announces 2nd quarter honor rolls
- 21: Students to showcase skills at “Cohoes’ Got Talent”
- 14: WWII Vet’s Valentine’s Day wish granted by Van Schaick students
- 13: RPI Engineering Ambassadors bring love of STEM to CMS
- 12: More than 20 Cohoes students to spend senior year on college campus
- 11: Mentoring programs recognized by Gov. Cuomo
- 4: CMS announces 2nd quarter honor rolls
- 28: Harmony Hill collecting bottles and cans for CLYNK Challenge
- 27: Cohoes junior tunes up donated diesel truck
- 21: Cohoes grad rate hits 84 percent
- 16: Cohoes Jr. Drama Club performs Frozen Jr.
- 7: CMS is No Place for Hate (Video)
- 19: A festive, magical week at Van Schaick
- 5: School climate survey available to parents/guardians
- 5: Miron signs letter of intent to Russell Sage
- 20: PBIS achievers have a ‘Minute to Win It’ at CMS
- 19: NYSPHSAA honors Cohoes fall sports scholar-athletes
- 18: Cepiel signs letter of intent to Roberts Wesleyan
- 14: Rodney Marsalis brings ‘big brass’ to Abram Lansing
- 13: Van Schaick puts the “i” in ‘kindness’
- 13: CHS students enter the ‘Shark Tank’
- 12: CHS Tiger Times: Q&A with Mr. Wood
- 8: Veterans honored at Harmony Hill
- 1: Parents join CMS students in the classroom
- 29: Cohoes grad discusses life as a TV meteorologist
- 28: A message on the passing of CMS student Sean Harden
- 28: Freedom Writers author delivers powerful message to local 9th graders
- 25: Van Schaick wraps up a busy week!
- 25: CMS students lead 3rd Annual Real Kids Wear Pink Day
- 18: Nearly 300 CMS students achieve PBIS incentive