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Olivia Grant Appointed as Principal of Division Street Elementary School

Olivia Grant has been appointed Principal of Division Street Elementary School and will begin her new role on August 17, 2026. Ms. Grant replaces Dana Bush, who was recently appointed as the District’s Director of K-12 Humanities and Elementary Instruction. Ms. Grant brings a wealth of experience in elementary education and instructional leadership to the …

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2026-2027 Important Athletic Department Dates

2026-2027 Important Athletic Department Dates Physical Information: Please forward your student’s updated physical to the appropriate nurse: hs_healthoffice@saratogaschools.org or maple_healthoffice@saratogaschools.org Physicals expire 12 months after the date of the health exam. No athlete will be permitted to play or tryout with an expired physical.   Valid fall physicals must be dated 8/1/25 or later Valid winter physicals …

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Dr. Joseph Greco Honored with 2026 Trailblazer Innovation Award

Dr. Joseph Greco, Director of Personnel Development for the district, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Trailblazer Innovation Award by ASBO New York. Greco was recognized during ASBO New York’s Annual Awards & Inauguration Celebration, held as part of the organization’s Education Summit & Expo in Saratoga Springs. The Trailblazer Innovation Award honors …

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SSCSD Educators Awarded Saratoga Schools Education Foundation Grants

Two Saratoga Springs City School District educators have been awarded grant funding from the Saratoga Schools Education Foundation to enhance learning opportunities for students at Saratoga Springs High School. Jody Visconti received funding for in-house apparel printing equipment for the Graphic Design Club. The grant will provide heat press machines, a plotter printer, and related …

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Maple Avenue Spirit Store

Show your Maple Avenue pride! The Maple Avenue Middle School Online Spirit Store is now open, offering a variety of apparel and accessories for students, families, and staff. Save 20% on your order through August 15 by using promo code Spirit20 at checkout. Shop online and get ready to show your Maple Avenue spirit all year …

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Free Summer Meals Available Through the District Food Truck

The Saratoga Springs City School District will offer free summer meals for all students throughout the summer. From June 29 through August 28, students can enjoy meals at no cost.  The Food Truck will make the following stops each weekday: Saratoga Springs Rec Center from 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. West Side Rec Park from …

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SSHS Earns School of 2025-2026 Excellence Award From NYSPHSAA

Saratoga Springs High School was named a 2025–2026 School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The honor is awarded to schools where at least 75% of varsity teams earn the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team Award, recognizing excellence in both academics and athletics. “The commitment demonstrated by our member schools to …

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Board of Education Holds Annual Organizational Meeting

The Saratoga Springs Board of Education conducted an annual organizational meeting on July 6, 2026. During the meeting, Beth Braxton, Lauren Allen, and Anita Stabrowski 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 Dr. Leigh Wilton to serve as vice president of the Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year.  …

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Dana Bush Appointed as Director of K-12 Humanities and Elementary Instruction

Dana Bush has been appointed as the Saratoga Springs City School District’s new Director of K-12 Humanities and Elementary Instruction starting on July 1st.  Mrs. Bush will replace Dr. Michele Whitley, who has accepted the position of Superintendent of Schools at the South Glens Falls Central School District.  Mrs. Bush brings nearly two decades of experience in education and leadership within the Saratoga Springs City School District. Over the past …

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Legacy Capital Project Work Scheduled For Summer 2026

As part of the Legacy Capital Project, approved by voters in 2020, improvements and renovations will continue at all eight school buildings and the transportation facility over the next several years. The project is designed to enhance learning environments, improve energy and operational efficiencies across the district, and protect the community’s long-term investment in our …

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