Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Update – Looking back at the 2021-2022 school year and ahead to the future!

As the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end, the district is pleased to share many positive outcomes from the District’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.  In line with the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, the committee supports the district’s goals of creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and community …

SSHS Graphic Design Club Creates Sensory Path

The Saratoga Springs High School Graphic Design and Printing Club recently completed a sensory path project.  The project, which began in 2018, was  installed at Lake Avenue Elementary School in June after years of work.  Many students benefit from movement breaks during the day to stay focused and engaged in the classroom. A sensory path …

Dr. Michele Whitley Selected as Director of K-12 Humanities and Elementary Instruction

Dr. Michele Whitley, principal of Geyser Road Elementary School, has been appointed as the director of K-12 humanities and elementary instruction. The appointment is effective July 1.  Dr. Whitley will replace Dr. Jennifer Steimle who is leaving to become the superintendent of schools for Greenwich School District. Ms. Whitley has served as principal of Geyser Road …

NCAA Celebratory Signing

On June 2, Saratoga Springs High School celebrated the following student-athletes for their commitment to compete at the collegiate level. Lauren Barlow – Bryn Mawr College Sydney Closinski – St. John Fisher College Alexander Teator –  Babson College Ellie Ripchik – Belmont Abbey College Jackson Reynolds – Oberlin College Eliana Kelly – St. John Fisher …

A Message From The District About The Uvalde Tragedy 

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Saratoga Springs Community Members,  We are all deeply saddened by the senseless tragedy of another school shooting yesterday in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all members of the Uvalde community. This horrific event that took the lives of 19 children and two adults, is …

Saratoga Springs High School To Honor Hall Of Distinction Recipients On May 24, 2022 

The Saratoga Springs High School Hall of Distinction will honor six outstanding individuals for their extraordinary professional accomplishments at the 2022 Hall of Distinction Recognition Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in the Meade Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. The Seventh Annual Hall of Distinction inductees are Wallace Allerdice, Meg Kelly, and …

Unofficial 2022-2023 School Budget & Board of Education Results 

Residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District approved the proposed $137,138,255 school budget for 2022-2023 by a vote of 4747 to 1501. In addition, the bus bond proposition was approved by a vote of 4338 to 1238 and the facilities bond proposition was approved by a vote of 4545 to 1643. John Brueggemann (3744 …

SUNY Adirondack & SSCSD Announce Continuing Education Partnership

SUNY Adirondack and Saratoga Springs City School District are pleased to announce a new partnership to offer continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities to the greater Saratoga Springs community.  The two institutions will offer details at an event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga, 696 Route 9 in Wilton. The public is invited …