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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…
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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…
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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…
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COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-23 school year
The Centers for Disease Control has provided updated guidance for schools to follow in the 2022-23 school year. The New York State Departments of Health and Education have also issued joint guidance aligned with the CDC’s recommendation. The Cohoes City School District is following this latest guidance. For more information, please review “What Parents/Caregivers Should…
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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,…
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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…
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CMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Cohoes Middle School has announced Highest Honors (94.5-100), High Honors (89.50-94.40) and Honors (84.5-89.40) students for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 school year. HIGHEST HONOR ROLL 94.50 – 100.00 GRADE 6 Caitlyn Baldwin, Alessandra Decker, Maliah Dorsey, Nicholas Garneau, Allen Halliday, Craig Hancock, Machk Hornicek, Benjamin Hotaling, Ashraf Ibrahim, Bryce Jackson, Cecilia Jarosz, Giada…
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CHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Cohoes High School has announced Highest Honors (95+), High Honors (90-94.9) and Honors (85-89.9) students for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Highest Honor Roll Almas Abbas, Camerin Austin, Isabella Banks, Julie Baran, Jaylynn Bariteau, Landon Bastian, Jaclyn Benedetti, Sarah Bova, Maya Buchanan, Hannah Burgess, Isabella Buttofucco, Cole Cepiel, Christopher Cipollo, Natalie Connell,…
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2022-23 District School Safety Plan Open for Public Comment
The safety of our school community is our top priority. In accordance with state regulations, districts are required to develop, maintain and implement district-wide safety plans. These plans outline the district’s resources and response regarding crisis prevention, intervention and emergencies. Each of our schools has a confidential, building-level emergency response plan which outlines specific procedures…
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CCSD State Foundation Aid Funding Plan
The 2021-2022 enacted state budget includes language stating that, for the 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, each school district receiving a foundation aid increase of more than 10% or $10,000,000 a school year must post a plan of how the funds will be used to address student performance and needs, including, but not limited…
