🌟 April Student Spotlight 🌟

Keith Hiler is our April Student Spotlight!

Keith is such a fun person to have in the lab, he always keeps us laughing and brings great energy whenever he’s here.

When asked what movie best represents his school experience, Keith chose Inside Out, sharing that it reflects all the emotions students go through along the way.

His advice to younger students is to stay in school—it’s important, even if it doesn’t always feel like it right now.

Keith also shared that Mrs. Hickman has made a big impact on him throughout the years. He appreciates her patience and the support she’s given him when he’s needed it most.

We are so proud of you, Keith! Keep up the great work!
4 days ago, Autumn Kendzior
April Student Spotlight - Keith Hiler
🌈 WAY Program March Credit Shoutout! 🌈

These students are shining bright and finishing the month strong! ✨ Congratulations to the following students for meeting their monthly credit requirement as of 3/20:
15 days ago, Autumn Kendzior
🌈 WAY Program March Credit Shoutout! 🌈  These students are shining bright and finishing the month strong! ✨ Congratulations to the following students for meeting their monthly credit requirement as of 3/20:
Spring is right around the corner! 🌷 Take a look at our March newsletter below to stay up to date on everything happening at Watervliet WAY.
18 days ago, Autumn Kendzior
Spring is right around the corner! 🌷 Take a look at our March newsletter below to stay up to date on everything happening at Watervliet WAY.
WAY Program March Credit Shoutout!

With spring right around the corner, we’re celebrating some students who are already growing their success! Congratulations to these students for meeting their monthly credit requirement as of 3/13:
22 days ago, Autumn Kendzior
🌸 WAY Program March Credit Shoutout! 🌸  With spring right around the corner, we’re celebrating some students who are already growing their success! 🌱 Congratulations to the following students for meeting their monthly credit requirement as of 3/13:
📢 VBTC Registration is Now Open!

Attention students! Registration for VBTC for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open.

If you’re interested in learning more about the programs and opportunities available through VBTC, please reach out to Mrs. Hickman for additional information.

Don’t miss out on the chance to explore hands-on career training and valuable skills for your future!
26 days ago, Autumn Kendzior
📢 VBTC Registration is Now Open!  Attention students! Registration for VBTC for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open.  If you’re interested in learning more about the programs and opportunities available through VBTC, please reach out to Mrs. Hickman for additional information.  Don’t miss out on the chance to explore hands-on career training and valuable skills for your future!
☘️ WAY Program Credit Shoutout! ☘️
These students are feeling a little extra lucky this month! Congratulations to the following students for meeting their monthly credit requirement as of 3/6! 🎉
27 days ago, Autumn Kendzior
☘️ WAY Program Credit Shoutout! ☘️  These students are feeling a little extra lucky this month! Congratulations to the following students for meeting their monthly credit requirement as of 3/6! 🎉  🍀 DeMarcus Wade 🍀 Sinoia Gatties 🍀 Dominic Stack 🍀 Jenna Milliken
Congrats to these wonderful WAY students for meeting their February monthly credit goal by 2/27! !
about 1 month ago, Autumn Kendzior
2/27 students meeting monthly credit goal!
🎉 WAY PROGRAM 🎉
FEBRUARY CREDIT SHOUT OUT updated as of Feb. 24!! There is still time this month to meet your credit goal, students.
about 1 month ago, Autumn Kendzior
ChatGPT Image Feb 24, 2026, 10_22_02 AM
🎉 WAY PROGRAM 🎉
FEBRUARY CREDIT SHOUT OUT updated as of Feb. 13!! Keep up the good work, students
about 2 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
🎉 WAY PROGRAM 🎉 FEBRUARY CREDIT SHOUT OUT updated as of Feb. 13!!  Keep up the good work, students

🎉 WAY PROGRAM 🎉
FEBRUARY CREDIT SHOUT OUT!! Keep up the good work, students.

about 2 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
🎉 WAY PROGRAM 🎉 FEBRUARY CREDIT SHOUTOUT
📰 Our Watervliet WAY Program Monthly Newsletter is out now! Be sure to check it out for program updates, staff news, and student highlights.
2 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
Feb 2026 WAY Newsletter
🎓✨ CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! ✨🎓

We are so proud to celebrate our recent graduates from Watervliet WAY High School, who officially crossed the finish line on January 21, 2026!

Each of you has worked incredibly hard to get here, and we couldn’t be more proud of your determination, growth, and accomplishments. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for you all! 💫

Way to go, grads - once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾❤️
2 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
🎓✨ CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! ✨🎓  We are so proud to celebrate our recent graduates from Watervliet WAY High School, who officially crossed the finish line on January 21, 2026!
After 5 awesome years with our WAY students, Benny is moving into a new IT role with Watervliet Public Schools. Luckily, we will still get to see him around quite a bit!!

Benny has made such a positive impact for so many of our students, and we’re so thankful for everything he’s done in the Lab. He has been such a great teacher, mentor, and friend to all of his students.

Congrats to you, Benny!!

We’re definitely going to miss you in the Lab, but we’re so happy for you and know you will continue to make an impact on Watervliet students for years to come.
2 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
Benny
Join us tomorrow night in the Watervliet High School Auditorium to celebrate our graduating seniors! We are so proud of their accomplishments. Congrats to the class of 2026!!
2 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
Jan 2026 Graduation Announcement
Check out our WAY Program Monthly Newsletter! 📰✨

Stay up to date on student spotlights, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and everything happening in the WAY Lab this month!
3 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
Jan 2026 WAY Newsletter
Check out our WAY Program Monthly Newsletter! 📰✨

Stay up to date on student spotlights, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and everything happening in the WAY Lab this month!
4 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
December 2025 WAY Newsletter
🎉 WAY Program November Credit Shoutout! 🎉 Congrats to these hardworking students for meeting their monthly credit requirement for November (as of 11/21)!
4 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
11/21 STUDENTS WHO MADE MONTHLY CREDIT
🌟 November Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Daugherty 🌟

If you could add any class or club to the school, what would it be?
I would add performing arts. I think it would allow many students to branch out and help create an outgoing mindset. 🎭✨

Who has inspired or supported you the most in reaching your goals and how?
My grandma gives me words of motivation to push forward. My little siblings motivate me because I want them to see me as a good role model growing up. 💕

What is a piece of advice you would give to a new student at the WAY Program?
Stay focused and goal oriented even when you feel like you can’t. You make the most progress in consistency.

We are so proud of you, Mackenzie! Keep up the amazing work and continue being an inspiration to your peers.
5 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
Nov STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Check out our WAY Program Monthly Newsletter! 📰✨

Stay up to date on student spotlights, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and everything happening in the WAY Lab this month!
5 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
November 2025 Newsletter
Each week, we’re wrapping up with a simple but powerful tradition—sharing Good Things. This is such an awesome good thing for one of our students!!
6 months ago, Autumn Kendzior
Something Good - Jojo