Transportation Efficiency Study Presented to the Board of Education

Like many school districts across the country, our district has faced significant transportation challenges due to a shortage of bus drivers.  Reliable transportation is essential for student safety and academic success, and we are committed to working together to find innovative solutions.    Currently, the district employs 69 bus drivers to cover 71 daily school day …

2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Information

Saratoga Springs City School District looks forward to welcoming your child to kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year! All student registration is done online through our secure, easy-to-use SchoolTool Portal. Virtual Kindergarten Information Night The District will hold a Virtual Kindergarten Information Night on January 7 at 6 p.m.  Learn more about our elementary schools, …

Upcoming Winter Concerts Throughout The District

Experience the incredible talent of our student musicians at these upcoming winter concerts across the district: December 9: Grades 6 and 8 Orchestra – Maple Avenue Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. December 10: Grade 8 Orchestra & HS Symphonic Orchestra – Maple Avenue Auditorium, 7 p.m. December 11: Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Choraliers – SSHS Auditorium, …

How the District Communicates Closings and Delays Due to Inclement Weather

As the snowy months approach, SSCSD would like to remind our school community of how a weather-related delay or closure will be communicated. All cancellations and delays are communicated to families and staff through ParentSquare as an email and text message. This information is also posted on the homepage of the school district’s website and …

2024-2025 Parents and Guardians as Partners Webinar Series

We are proud to offer our families the “Parents / Guardians as Partners” webinar series with Educational Consultant and Trainer Dr. Jennifer Bashant. Dr. Bashant is the founder of Building Better Futures LLC and provides a number of different opportunities for parents and educators to help children succeed in school. This webinar series provides families, …

SSHS Celebrates National Signing Day for 19 Student-Athletes

On Wednesday, November 13, Saratoga Springs High School proudly recognized 19 student-athletes during a special National Signing Day ceremony. The event celebrated the students’ dedication and achievements as they committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. National Signing Day is a significant milestone for high school athletes nationwide, signifying their commitment to play …

Board of Education Trustees Present at NYSSBA Annual Convention

Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education Trustees Anjeanette Emeka, Natalya Lakhtakia, Tony Krackeler, and Superintendent of Schools Michael Patton presented at the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Annual Convention and Education Expo. Their session, titled Onboarding New Trustees: Good Governance, Aligned Goals… and a Manual, highlighted the district’s systematic approach to onboarding …

SSHS Named National Banner Unified Champion School

Saratoga Springs High School has earned the National Banner Unified Champion School status for the second time. This distinction marks the highest level of achievement for Unified Champion Schools in the nation, recognizing their leadership in creating inclusive school communities where all students are accepted and celebrated.  Saratoga Springs High School is now one of …

2024 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

The Saratoga Springs City School District will honor six individuals for their extraordinary contributions to athletics during the 2024 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, September 27 at 5:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Meade Teaching Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. The program was established to recognize and …

SSHS National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists & Commended Students

Three Saratoga Springs High School students have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! Congratulations to Ava Agati, Kaitlyn Munro, and Carol Wang. National Merit Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, entered the scholarship program by taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. These academically talented seniors have an opportunity to …