As the first winter storm of the 2018-19 school year bears down on the Capital Region, we wanted to take this opportunity to share information about our procedures should TVHS need to close or delay due to weather. As you might guess, because our students come from such a wide geographic area, the weather outside …
Hello everyone, Last month, we welcomed 47 new students (43 freshmen, 3 sophomores, and a junior) to TVHS for the first time and reunited with returning students. In all, we have 130 students from 31 districts and 7 counties. During the first days at school, we worked on building our community through a variety of activities. It’s …
This year, Tech Valley High School is pleased to offer students and staff use of its new fitness center on-site at the school. With a variety of free weight and cardio machines available for use during Physical Education class as well as after school, the new space provides additional opportunities for the school community to …
Flu season is upon us once again, so School Nurse Mrs. Whelan shares some common questions about the Flu and how you can protect yourself and your family. What is the Flu? Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. There are many different influenza viruses that …
You’re Invited! Are you a leader, educator or librarian focused on creating opportunities for students to learn more deeply? Want to share an innovative idea that has been successful in your school? We invite you to present your best practices at the institute. August 22-23, 2018 Tech Valley High School 246 Tricentennial Drive, Albany, New …
Tech Valley High School teachers Jessica Obercon and Varada Pandya-Vaughan traveled to Shenzhen, China to present at the Second Annual Chinese STEM Education Development Conference (CSEDC) from June 28-July 3. Obercon and Pandya-Vaughan were asked to present on practical STEM teaching in a workshop and STEM in United States schools in a speech. Naturally, a …
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Tech Valley High School recognized nationally for educational excellence with 21st Century Learning Exemplar designation Partnership for 21st (P21) Century Learning has designated Tech Valley High School (TVHS) as a 21st Century Learning Exemplar School for 2017-2018. Tech Valley High earned this award for its outstanding practices in equipping students with the necessary skills and …
For the past three years, Tech Valley High School Junior, Max Lockett, has been helping Stanford University fight diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and cystic fibrosis. In this month’s Student Spotlight, we sit down with Max and discuss how, from his home in Berlin, New York, he’s helping scientists from across the globe fight …
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Tech Valley High School hosted more than 40 middle school students for Camp Innov@tion. Throughout the week, students from 25 Capital Region schools discussed strategies and solutions to real-world problems with some of Tech Valley High’s business partners, participated in off-site field work in the Tech Valley region, and learned hands on manufacturing skills to …
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Twenty-six members of the Tech Valley High School Class of 2017 graduated on Thursday, June 22 with lessons about the importance of consideration, compassion and creative thinking, and the value of their unique experiences at TVHS. In her keynote address at the University at Albany Campus Center, TVHS math teacher Varada Vaughan told a story …
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