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Blue Streak Hall of Fame Committee Accepting Nominations

The Blue Streak Hall of Fame Committee is currently accepting new nominations to be considered as part of the 2026 Blue Streak Hall of Fame. All nominations must be submitted by June 1, 2026. Each year, the Blue Streak Hall of Fame honors individuals and teams for their extraordinary contributions to athletics.  The program was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches,  lifetime contributors, and teams. …

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2026-2027 School Budget Vote on May 19

Residents in the Saratoga Springs City School District will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to vote on the proposed 2026-2027 school budget for the upcoming year. The proposed $166,095,679 budget includes a 3.85% tax levy increase, which remains below the state’s tax cap, reflecting the district’s continued focus on fiscal responsibility …

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From Classroom to Cafeteria: Students Grow Their Own Food

Students in Ms. McMaster Mowell’s class are bringing learning to life through a hands-on Farmative Project using a Farmative Flex Farm vertical hydroponic system. Through this innovative experience, students take an active role in growing and maintaining their own crops while exploring concepts related to plant life cycles and sustainability. The class recently celebrated the …

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Fourth Annual Student Voices Event On April 30

The Saratoga Springs City School District welcomes families and community members to join us for the Fourth Annual Student Voices Event on Thursday, April 30 at Geyser Road Elementary School. This special evening highlights the importance of building inclusive, supportive school communities and celebrates the perspectives and experiences of our students. This districtwide gathering provides …

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Drive-a-Bus Event on May 2: Explore a Career in School Transportation

Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the Drive-a-Bus Event hosted by the Saratoga Springs City School District.  Guests can enjoy refreshments, talk to drivers, and test drive a school bus.  The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School. Community members are invited to learn more …

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Maple Avenue Students Compete in SeaPerch Robotics Event

The Maple Avenue SeaPerch Underwater Robotics program completed its inaugural competition season with an impressive showing at Union College, where five teams and 19 students represented Maple Avenue against schools from across the Capital Region. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips students, educators, and parents with the resources they need to build …

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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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SSHS Science Research Students Excel at Regional Competition

The Science Research program at Saratoga Springs City School District provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in original, college-level scientific research through mentorships with professional investigators. This three-year program guides students through the full research process. During their sophomore year, students explore topics of interest, develop research skills, and design an experimental plan. …

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SSHS Students Lead the Way Through Participatory Budgeting

Saratoga Springs High School is transforming civic learning through an innovative Participatory Budgeting (PB) process that empowers students to take an active role in shaping their school community. Through this authentic experience, students identify needs within the school, design capital improvement proposals, and make real decisions about how funding is allocated. Participatory Budgeting focuses on …

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