2024-2025 School Calendar

Below you will find a list of important dates, school breaks, and Regents exam days for the 2024-2025 school year.  A full calendar is mailed to all families each year in August. July 4: Independence Day – no classes September 2: Labor Day – no classes September 3-4: Superintendent’s Conference Days – no classes September 5: Classes Begin October …

Capital District Regional Planning Commission Enrollment Study

The Capital District Regional Planning Commission recently presented our school district’s enrollment projections.  Similar to many school districts in the Capital Region, student enrollment in Saratoga Springs City School District is expected to decline over the next five years.  Enrollment data is crucial to the district’s long- and short-term planning. Click here to view the enrollment …

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 …

Statement Regarding Athletic Program Review Report

On behalf of the Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton today issued the following statement: On October 4, 2023, the Saratoga Springs City School District received from a third party a copy of a communication from a group identifying itself as Safe Athletics For Everyone (“SAFE”). This communication was …

Awareness of Regional Advocacy Priorities

Component school districts in the WSWHE BOCES, including Saratoga Springs City School District, have established a set of regional advocacy priorities for the legislative session.  Career and Technical Education | Workforce Development | Ongoing Capital Projects | 2024-2025 School Aid | Zero-Emission Buses  We encourage our school community to advocate for these priorities by reaching out to local elected representatives.  Click here to search …

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Applications

We are excited to share that the Saratoga Springs City School District will open registration in January for our 2024-2025 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, …

Board of Education Approves SSTA Five-year Contract Agreement

The Saratoga Springs City School District and the Saratoga Springs Teachers Association (SSTA) have reached a five-year contract agreement.  The agreement is effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027 and covers approximately 550 teachers.  The SSTA ratified the agreement on January 4 and the Board of Education approved the agreement during the January 11 …

Hall Of Distinction Nominations Accepted Through January 31

The Saratoga Springs City School District is seeking community input on candidates for the ninth annual Hall of Distinction Honorees. The Saratoga Springs City School District Hall of Distinction provides a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the graduates of our school district. The program was designed to instill in our …