2025-2026 School Budget Vote on May 20

On Tuesday, May 20, residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District will vote on a proposed $159,398,849 budget for the 2025-2026 academic year. This spending plan includes a 3.97% tax levy increase, which remains within the allowable local tax cap. 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Booklet Learn more about the 2025-2026 budget development process. 2025-2026 Proposed …

Third Annual Student Voices Event On April 24

Third Annual Student Voices Event When: Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lake Avenue Elementary School The Saratoga Springs City School District invites all families and community members to attend the Third Annual Student Voices Event on April 24. This event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting inclusive, welcoming school communities. This districtwide event brings …

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Applications

We are excited to share that the Saratoga Springs City School District will open April 1 for our 2025-2026 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Programs.  UPK programs offer a tuition-free preschool experience to help prepare our youngest learners to enter kindergarten. To be eligible for UPK, your child must turn 4 on or before December 1, 2025. …

Legacy 2025 Capital Project Referendum Information

On February 13, the Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education approved the Legacy 2025 Capital Project referendum, a $142.8 million initiative aimed at districtwide improvements and renovations. The referendum will be presented to residents for approval on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The proposed project aligns with the district’s Pathways Vision, reinforcing a commitment …

2025-2026 School Calendar

Below you will find a list of important dates, school breaks, and Regents exam days for the 2025-2026 school year.  A full calendar is mailed to all families each year in August. View a PDF version of 2025-2026 one-page calendar. July 4: Independence Day – no classes September 1: Labor Day – no classes September 2-3: Superintendent’s Conference …

Board of Education Petition Information

Saratoga Springs City School District invites community members to run for the Board of Education.  Each year, there are three Board of Education vacancies for three-year terms.  Learn more about the role of a school board member from the New York State School Boards Association. Individuals seeking election to the Board of Education must submit a petition with a minimum of 100 signatures from district residents. Petition packets may be …

Elementary Attendance Flex Zone Task Force Meetings

In the fall of 2019, the District convened a task force of 33 staff members, administrators, Board of Education (BOE) Trustees, and community members to explore ways to enhance our learning environments. The task force’s goal was to balance class sizes across all six elementary schools, optimize the use of existing resources—including staffing, space, and …

SSHS Drama Club Presents “Legally Blonde the Musical” March 6-8

The Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club presents Legally Blonde the Musical on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m., Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The show will take place in the Loewenberg Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. Based on the 2001 film, the …

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 held a Virtual Kindergarten Information Night on January 7.  Click to watch the Kindergarten Information Night Recording. In addition, …

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, …