Four Tech Valley High School students were the guests of Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28 for its 16th annual Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research Program and Ceremony. Senior Olivia Galasso of Cobleskill-Richmondville, juniors Seiji Akera of Berlin and Hannah Hoyt of Menands, and sophomore Macy Hayes of Menands got the opportunity to …
In the spring of 2016, Jennifer Muirhead’s art class at TVHS created portraits for orphans in Peru through the organization Memory Project. The Memory Project is a charitable nonprofit organization that invites art teachers and their students to create portraits for youth around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as neglect, abuse, loss …
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Albany Fire Department Battalion Chief Geo Henderson has called on Tech Valley High School students to design a new patch for the Pinebush Station and Engine 4. Students in teacher Jennifer Muirhead’s Art and Design classes will work in partnership with artist Michael Conlin to create potential designs using computer software, and the final version …
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Tech Valley High School welcomed a delegation from Colombia on Friday, Sept. 9 during the group’s national multi-stop tour of American education institutions. These visitors are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Their program is arranged by the Institute of International Education. The Department …
Tech Valley High School welcomed students for the first day of the 2016-17 school year this week, featuring a crash course in business etiquette, field work at the state’s highest court and networking with professionals. Freshmen attended orientation on Wednesday, a day ahead of the rest of the school. They collaborated in teams to create …
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The Tech Valley School Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcy A. Czajka of Schenectady and Michael Bellini of Albany to its Board of Directors. They will fill the vacancies created by the departure of former board members John Cavalier and Eileen Lindburg. “Ms. Czajka and Mr. Bellini are welcome additions to the …
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Tech Valley High School is proud to announce that senior Samantha Pierce received certification this summer in the New York State Firefighter 1 course of the standardized fire training program. She is a volunteer firefighter with the Schoharie Fire Department. To achieve this, Pierce had to undergo extensive training that she will continue in order …
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