Welcome
As your student prepares to transition from Heatly School to Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School, we want to help make the process as smooth as possible.
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Heatly entered into a tuitioning agreement with the Watervliet City School District to provide high school education for Green Island residents. The partnership has created new opportunities for students while maintaining strong connections between our school communities.
Starting high school is an exciting milestone and an important step toward future academic, extracurricular and career opportunities. This page is designed to help Green Island eighth graders and their families navigate the transition to Watervliet High School with confidence. Here you’ll find important information about:
What to Expect at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School (WJSHS)
Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School offers students a wide range of opportunities to explore interests, build new friendships and prepare for the future. Students have the opportunity to participate in athletics, clubs and extracurricular activities, take courses in the arts and music, earn college credit, and develop career and technical skills that support college and workforce readiness.
Families can expect access to a supportive school community focused on student achievement, personal growth and college and career readiness. Whether your student is pursuing academic challenges, artistic interests, athletic opportunities or career exploration, Watervliet provides pathways to help them succeed.
Important Dates
2027-28 student orientation events will be posted in spring/summer 2027.
Visit the Green Island Union Free School District and Watervliet City School District calendars for the most up-to-date information on school events.
Registration Information
New to Green Island?
Families new to Green Island who have a student entering grades 9-12 must first visit Heatly School, located at 171 Hudson Ave., and provide proof of residency.
Acceptable proof of residency includes:
- Current utility bill
- Lease agreement
- Mortgage statement
Office hours are 7 a.m.-3 p.m./summer hours are 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
After residency is verified, Heatly School will provide the necessary registration materials and information for enrollment at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School.
If you have questions about residency verification or registration, please contact the district registrar at (518) 273-1422.
Registration Packet
Click here to download and print the Watervliet CSD student registration packet. Paper registration packets are also available at Heatly.
In addition, the following documents are required for registration:
- Cumulative Health Records
- Up to date Immunization Records
- Birth Certificate
- Custody papers (if applicable)
Questions? Contact the main office at 518-273-1422
Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School Course Registration
Students will work with counselors and school staff to select courses that meet graduation requirements while supporting their interests and future goals.
Health Requirements
Required Physical for Entering Grade 9
New York State mandates physicals for all students that are entering grade 9. Any physical done within one year of the start of the school is accepted. If your student does not have a current physical, the school doctor will provide one unless you opt out in writing.
The staff from the Whitney Young School Based Health Center, located in the nurse’s office on the first floor of the Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School, is available during the school day to perform yearly physicals, administer any mandated immunizations and assess any illness or injuries your student may have with no charge to you. If needed they may also assess the need for any medication your student may need to take during the school year. Your student can be brought up by bus and a parent does not have to be there. If you are interested, please call the Whitney Young School Based Health Center at (518) 629-3270 for further information.
Medication Administration at School
If your student needs to have medication administered during the school day, a written note from your student’s physician must be in place. This note must state the name of the medication, dosage and time of administration. The medication must be brought in by an adult in a clearly labelled pharmacy container with the student’s name, the name and dosage of the medication. Notes may be faxed to the High School Nurse at (518) 629-3262.
Sports Registration
Students interested in participating in varsity, junior varsity or modified athletics must complete athletic registration and submit a current physical through the district’s online registration system.
Before each athletic season, families should review eligibility requirements, registration deadlines and tryout information.