(May 16, 2012) District residents voted in support of the 2012-13
proposed budget by a vote of 647 to 329.
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(May 16, 2012) Voorheesville softball pitcher Amanda Gatt was named
Times Union Athlete of the Week for May 7-12.
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(May 16, 2012) The High School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble
participated in the Great East Music Festival on Friday, May 4, in
Palmer, Mass.
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High school awarded Gold Star status
by U.S. News & World Report
(May 14, 2012) Clayton A. Bouton High School was
awarded Gold Star status by U.S. News & World Report. It is one of only
68 high schools in New York receiving such designation, and the only one
locally.
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Friends of Music present Springfest on Sunday, May
20
(May 11, 2012) The Voorheesville Friends of
Music announce the return of Springfest, an outdoor music festival to be
held at Clayton A. Bouton High School from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May
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Sixth graders make annual trip to NYC
(May 11, 2012)
Students in the 6th grade class embarked on their annual field trip to
New York City on Friday, May 4.
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Board of Education Candidates Forum will be held on
Thursday, May 10
(May 7, 2012) The Voorheesville PTA will
host a Board of Education Candidates Forum at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May
10, in the Lydia Tobler Performing Arts Center at the Middle/High
School. »
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Students warned about online dangers
(May 7, 2012) Special Agent David Fallon wants kids and parents to be
aware of the dangers that lurk online. Fallon spoke with
Voorheesville Middle School students on Tuesday,
May 1.
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Helderbarker writer McKayla-Courtney McGeeney earns
scholarships
(May 7, 2012) Makayla-Courtney McGeeney, a
senior staff writer for The Helderbarker, has been awarded two
journalism related scholarships.
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School Budget Hearing is Monday, May 7
(May 4, 2012) District officials will present the
budget at a public budget forum on at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7 in the
Large Group Instruction Room.
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Pool will reopen May 14
(May 4, 2012) The pool opening has been delayed a
couple of days as repairs to the roof are completed. The pool will
reopen on Monday, May 14. The spring learn-to-swim program will begin
May 19.
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Internet safety program, 'Protect Your Child
Online' is set for May 1
(April 23, 2012) FBI Special Agent David C. Fallon
will present an internet safety program, “Protect Your Child Online,” at
7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at the Performing Arts Center (PAC), located
in Voorheesville Middle School.
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Residents to vote May 15 on $21.87 million school
budget, three propositions
(April 20, 2012) Residents will decide
May 15 on a proposed $21,868,403 budget for Voorheesville Central School
District. The budget represents a $602,181 – or 2.83 percent – increase
in spending over the current year’s budget.
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Correction to Altamont Enterprise story on
2012-2013 school budget
(March 30, 2012) The March 29, 2012
edition of the Altamont Enterprise stated that the 2012-2013 budget
for Voorheesville Central School District will be $15.5 million. This is
incorrect. The proposed budget for next year will be $21.8 million,
which will be presented for Board approval on Monday, April 2.
Please note that the tax levy cap is $15.5 million.
April 21 is 'National Talk to Your
Kids Day'
(April 18, 2012) The Partnership for a
Drug Free America’s “National Talk to Your Kids Day” is April 21. Take
the opportunity to have an open and honest discussion with your child
about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.
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"Extra Mile" Award Nominations (Due by
May 7, 2012)
(April 16, 2012)
Each year the "Extra Mile" Award is presented to individuals who
have gone "above and beyond" in their service or contributions to the
school district. Persons nominated will be judged primarily on the
significance of their contributions to the Voorheesville School
District.
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Joe Becker is WNYT 'Athlete of the Week'
Voorheesville's Joe Becker was selected
as “Athlete of the Week” by WNYT. The junior is one of the top distance
runners in Section Two.
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Junior Rachel Lee wins top history prize
(April 5, 2012) Junior Rachel Lee took a top prize
in the Capital Region History Day Contest at the New York State Museum.
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Student Government blood drive a success
(March 30, 2012) Clayton A. Bouton High
School's Student Government’s annual spring American Red Cross Blood
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HS Drama Club presents "Little Shop of Horrors"
March 30-April 1
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The cast took a moment to pose during
their March 15
rehearsal of "Little Shop of Horrors." |
The Voorheesville High School Drama Club, The Dionysians, presents Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s production of "Little Shop
of Horrors" on Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31 at 7:15 p.m. and
Sunday, April 1 at 2:15 p.m. in the Lydia Tobler Performing Arts Center
at Voorheesville High School. Tickets will be available at the door for $10/adults
and $8/students and seniors.
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Pool closed for month of April
The Clayton A. Bouton High School pool
will be closed for the month of April while a permanent roof is
installed. The roofs on athletic wing sustained damage as a result of
Hurricane Irene.
Student Government blood drive a success
Clayton A. Bouton High School's Student
Government’s annual spring American Red Cross Blood Drive, held on March
27, was a huge success. A total of 52 units of blood were donated, with
support from the student body and the community.
As a result of the Student Government’s effort in the fall and with this
most recent drive, the American Red Cross will present a deserving
student with a $250 scholarship. The recipient will be announced at the
end of the year.
High School senior awarded scholarship
(March 21, 2012) Clayton A. Bouton High
School senior, Ilyssa Simsek, has won a
very prestigious scholarship through the New York Women in
Communications Foundation. She will be appearing on the "Today
Show" sometime in April and will be awarded the scholarship at a
luncheon in New York City.
Spring blood drive will be held March 27
Clayton A. Bouton High
School's Student Government will hold its annual spring American Red
Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 27, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the
Voorheesville Middle School gymnasium. To set an appointment, please
call the high school office at 765-3314. Walk-ins are also welcome and
can be taken up until 1:45 p.m.
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Two Voorheesville teams headed to March 31 Odyssey of the Mind state
tournament
(March 11, 2012) Congratulations to all the teams who participated
in the region 7 Odyssey of the Mind competition on Saturday, March 3, at Shenendehowa
High School. The middle school team and a team from the elementary
school won first place and will advance to the New York State Finals
Tournament at SUNY Binghamton on Saturday, March 31.
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Nominating petitions available for two seats on the Board of Education
Deadline to submit petition is April 16
(March 8, 2012)– Nominating petitions are available for the office of
Board of Education Trustee to fill the vacancy caused by expiration of
the term of Timothy E. Blow and Lisa A. Henkel. The election will be
held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, and the candidates elected will serve a
four-year term beginning July 1, 2012, and terminating June 30, 2016.
Petitions are due April 16.
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District reviews preliminary budget at March 5 budget meeting
(March 8, 2012) At a special budget meeting held on March 5,
Voorheesville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Teresa Thayer Snyder and Assistant Superintendent for Business
Gregg Diefenbach presented an updated preliminary budget for next year.
The latest budget proposal of $21,831,243 represents a 2.66 percent
increase in spending over the current year's budget.
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Fact or Fiction? Understanding the property tax levy cap
There's a lot to know about the new tax levy cap law. View the
Fact or
Fiction article to learn about important key points and help clear up
misinformation.
"Seats for Scholars" fundraiser set for March 24
(March 7, 2012) Dollars for Scholars is hosting "Sittin' Pretty: Seats
for Scholars" fundraiser on Saturday, March 24, from 7-10 p.m. at St.
Matthew's Church Social Hall. Voorheesville Elementary School Principal
Tom Reardon will serve as auctioneer as one-of-a-kind hand-painted
benches are auctioned off.
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All school district e-mail addresses changing
(Feb. 23, 2012) Voorheesville Central School District is in the
process of transitioning to the GMail e-mail system. New e-mail
addresses for middle and high school faculty and staff went into effect
Feb. 1. New e-mail addresses for district office and elementary faculty
and staff go into effect March 5, 2012.
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District announces spring swim program
The district's
Spring 2012 Learn-To-Swim program will begin on March 10 and run
through May 12. A variety of
classes are offered for swimmers at different levels, including a
pre-competitive/varsity club and PTAP program for parents and
babies up to age three. Visit the
Aquatics Web page for details.
District hosts summit to discuss shared services
(Feb. 9, 2011) On
Tuesday, Feb. 7, Voorheesville Central School District hosted a summit
on shared services. More than 40 educational leaders from 14 different
school districts met to discuss sharing services during these difficult budgetary times.
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District officials outline preliminary budget, state aid picture and
other factors at first budget meeting
More than 50 parents, taxpayers and district staff members attended the
first budget meeting on Monday night, Jan. 23. Assistant Superintendent
for Business Gregg Diefenbach provided an
overview of the preliminary budget for 2012-13 and specific factors
shaping the budget.
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Board of Education adopts assessment relief resolution for 'Irene' and
'Lee' victims
March 8: Deadline for property owners to submit request for property tax
relief to their assessor
At its Jan. 23 meeting, the
Voorheesville Central School District Board of Education adopted a
resolution to extend property tax relief for flood victims of
Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
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Superintendent discusses full-day K
Dr. Snyder discusses full-day kindergarten on her
webpage, here.
Board of Education approves full-day kindergarten to begin in 2012-13
The Voorheesville Central
School District Board of Education approved the implementation of a
full-day kindergarten program for the 2012-13 school year.
The district will receive a one-time full-day kindergarten
conversion aid.
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Spring 2012 Continuing Education brochure is available
The district's Spring 2012 Continuing Education classes begin
the week of February 27, unless otherwise noted in the brochure.
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Deadline for Non-Public School Transportation Requests: April 1
Parents of students living in the Voorheesville School
District who are seeking transportation for their children to a
non-public school for the 2012-2013 school year must submit a written
request for transportation by April 1, 2012. »
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District ranks in top 20 of schools in Upstate New York
Voorheesville Central School District placed eleventh
(11th) among 431 Upstate school districts in order of academic rank by
Buffalo Business First and the Western New York State Business Council.
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