Year: 2025

As part of the New York State Budget, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in K-12 schools. New York State’s distraction-free schools policy applies to all internet-enabled devices and will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year. All school districts in the state of New York are …

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Two innovative proposals from Saratoga Springs City School District educators have been selected to receive funding from the Saratoga Schools Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching educational experiences through teacher-led initiatives. Claire Attardo and Michael Wilson were awarded a grant to introduce a book vending machine at Division Street Elementary School. Students will …

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The Saratoga Springs Board of Education conducted an annual organizational meeting on July 7, 2025. During the meeting, Ashley Fogarty, Natalya Lakhtakia, and Leigh Wilton took the oath of office to serve three-year terms as Board of Education members.  Additionally, the board elected Natalya Lakhtakia to serve as president and Beth Braxton to serve as vice president of the Board of Education for the 2025-2026 school year.  To …

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The Saratoga Springs City School District is once again offering free summer meals for all students! From July 7 through August 22, students can enjoy nutritious and delicious meals at no cost—no registration required. This summer, meals will be conveniently served by our Food Truck, which will make three regular stops each weekday: West Side …

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