Cohoes City School District

06/18/2026

Students in Mrs. Tommasino's Science Research class have worked diligently throughout the year in preparation for the Annual Science Research Symposium.

https://www.cohoes.org/chs-hosts-24th-annual-science-research-symposium/

06/17/2026

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👏 Congratulations to the following seniors who have signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level! We wish them much success as they take this exciting next step!

🏃‍♀️Theadora Avramidis - Track & Field - Eastern Connecticut State University
🏀Taylor Hickey - Basketball - Russell Sage College
🎳Sasha LeClair - Bowling - Hudson Valley Community College
🏐Julia Skidmore -Volleyball - SUNY Adirondack
🏃🏼‍♀️Ava Vautrin - Cross Country & Track & Field - Hudson Valley Community College

06/16/2026

Harmony Hill students and staff kicked off their week with a parade in honor of Flag Day on June 14.

Student Leadership Team member Kennedy Keeler delivered a speech about the importance of Flag Day, while student Jonathan Murphy performed the National Anthem.

The celebration provided an opportunity for students and staff to come together in recognition of the American flag and the values it represents.

Photo credit: Stacy Bold

06/12/2026

for the CHS Senior Car Parade!

👏🚗Come out and cheer on our seniors as they drive their decorated cars through Cohoes one last time!

🗓️Date: Thursday, June 18
⏱️Time: 6pm
📍Starting location: CHS

Approximate Times / Route:

5:30 p.m. - Seniors will go through the teacher tailgate at Tiger Circle and then line up their cars along Madeline K. Hickey Way. Seniors are encouraged to decorate their cars to show school spirit. 🐯💙

6 p.m. - Cohoes High School Car Parade Starts. (Es**rt by Cohoes Police Department and Uniform Fire Fighters of Cohoes, IAFF Local #97.

6:08 p.m. - Cohoes Middle School

6:16 p.m. - Abram Lansing Elementary School

6:24 p.m. - Travel Down Columbia Street; Cross Route 787 to Bridge Street

6:32 p.m. - Van Schaick Elementary School

6:40 p.m. - 787; Mohawk Street; Vliet Street

6:48 p.m. - Baker Avenue; Columbia Street

6:56 p.m. - Harmony Hill Elementary School

7:04 p.m. - Cohoes High School - parade finishes

06/12/2026

🐝 As the school year winds down, Abram Lansing third-grade teacher Kyla Manny organized a spelling bee for students in grades 3-5 to promote literacy, strengthen vocabulary skills, and build public speaking confidence.

"Reading and knowing how to spell are crucial for academic success and it was a great experience for the students," said Mrs. Manny. "I'm hoping to make it an annual event and give the younger students something to look forward to."

👏 There were two representatives from each class. Congratulations to all of the participants and to the following winners:

🥇First Place: Amyrah Roberts, 5th grade
🥈Second Place: Larenzo Pignone, 3rd grade
🥉Third Place: Melanie Brown, 5th grade

Congratulations to all! 🐯👏

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the following elementary and middle school students who were recently recognized with the Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award, presented by the NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD).

This award honors students up to eighth grade who demonstrate outstanding athleticism, character, sportsmanship, citizenship and a physically active lifestyle.

The event took place at the McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College. Congratulations to the following students:

Abram Lansing: Kaprice Perry, McKenna Edwards, Avery Petrie, Quinn Tessier, Emperor Jones, Chovari Clarke

Harmony Hill: Jackson Stork, Jacob Sweet, Aaron Wood, Teiarra Mayben, Kennedy Keeler, Camilla Hakala

Van Schaick: Mya & Mariah Boyd, Francesca Cappabianca

The following middle school students were honored with PE Leadership awards at Guilderland High School in March: Lucas Santoro, Robin
Basile, Scarlett Jarosz, Camryn LaFortune, Kyla LePage. Not pictured: Cameron Primeau

06/05/2026

When teachers and students invest in each other, the impact lasts a lifetime. Congratulations to Alaa Mahmoud and Mrs. Ozols on this honor from CASDA! Read more about it!

https://www.cohoes.org/capital-region-students-and-teachers-making-a-difference-award-recipients-5/

Congratulations to Cohoes High School senior Alaa Mahmoud  and Spanish Teacher Alicia Ozols who were recently honored with the 40th annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Making a Difference Award by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA).  According to Alaa’s nomination by...

06/04/2026

Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety, returned to Cohoes Middle School this week to share his powerful story of addiction and redemption.

Mr. Hill is a nationally recognized substance use prevention speaker and mental health advocate who has spoken to thousands of students about his inspiring journey to recovery.

During a schoolwide assembly on Tuesday, June 2, he shared how he became addicted to drugs as a student-athlete in high school and how his choices led to a decade of substance use, arrests, failed treatment programs, damaged relationships, and financial hardship for his family.

In 2012, Mr. Hill entered a 180-day treatment program that transformed his outlook and helped put him on the path to sobriety. Four years later, he founded Speak Sobriety, focusing on youth prevention, early intervention and restorative practices.

Mr. Hill also works with Guardian Recovery, a leading treatment provider for substance use and mental health disorders, helping connect families with critical support and resources.

His story is one of perseverance and hope. Since becoming sober, he has graduated from college, earned a law degree, rebuilt relationships, gotten married, and become a father.

The following day, Mr. Hill met with students in smaller breakout sessions during gym classes, giving them the opportunity to ask more personal questions. When asked whether he regrets his past choices, he shared:

“The most regret I have is how it hurt my family and the people around me, but I can’t change that. Sitting in self-regret doesn’t change your past, so you have to move forward and change your future. No one will have a perfect life—everyone will make mistakes.”

Another student asked how to handle situations in which peers encourage them to try drugs or alcohol. Mr. Hill encouraged students to practice a “confident refusal,” emphasizing that confidence comes through facial expressions, tone of voice and body language.

“Be mindful of your life and how hard you worked to get where you are and where you want to go,” he advised.

Raychel Marcil, director of multi-tiered systems of support, said that Mr. Hill provides an authentic and impactful perspective on drug abuse and recovery and leaves students feeling empowered, educated and heard.

"He shares his deeply personal story in a way that is not lecturing, but supportive and thought-provoking. He reminds students many times throughout his presentation that you cannot become addicted to a substance that you never try."

Thank you, Mr. Hill, for visiting CMS to start the conversation early and help educate and inspire our students.

06/02/2026

On Friday, May 29, CHS students had the opportunity to attend our annual Spring Career Fair, featuring more than 20 local businesses and organizations.

Representatives from a wide range of fields—including skilled trades, healthcare, technology, the military, public safety, finance, the court system and more —shared valuable insights into their professions and career pathways.

Students had the chance to learn about educational requirements, job opportunities, workplace experiences, and the many paths available to them after graduation. Events like these help students explore their interests, make connections, and begin planning for their future careers.

Thank you to our participating businesses and organizations:
Mangino GMC, NYS Troopers, Grant & Vine, Saratoga Bridges, Connect Center, Teresian House, Albany Medical Center, NYS Forensic Investigation Center, Air National Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, United Group of Companies, U.S. Air Force, Broadway Credit Union, St. Coleman's Home, Hannaford, NYS Department of Labor, NYS Department of Tax and Finance, Family Dentistry Group, Heat and Frost Insulators Local 40, Cohoes Police Department, Cohoes Fire Department, and Unified Courts.

05/31/2026

As part of the weather and climate unit, students in Mr. Winters’ ninth grade Earth Science class enjoyed a lively climate policy debate.

Using real-world data and the C-ROADS climate simulator, students took on the roles of delegates representing countries and regions from around the globe. Each group brought unique priorities to the table, balancing economic needs, environmental concerns, and international responsibilities.

“It's a very data-centered project. The challenge is that different countries have different viewpoints when it comes to their own emissions,” said Mr. Winters.

Each country/team had to prepare an opening statement to give the other countries an idea of their general strategy.

The debate had two goals: lower carbon dioxide emissions to a predicted increase of no more than two-degree Celsius, and raise $100 billion a year in funds to be distributed to the struggling countries of the world.

Great job to our future scientists, policymakers, and problem-solvers for engaging in this hands-on learning experience! 🌱🌍