SSHS Celebrates 2026 National Signing Day for 23 Student-Athletes

Congratulations to the 23 Saratoga Springs High School student-athletes celebrated during the 2026 National Signing Day! These Blue Streaks are taking their talents to colleges and universities across the country to continue competing at the next level. We are proud of their hard work, dedication and accomplishments. Best wishes as they begin this exciting next …

SSCSD Athletic Program Earns NIAAA Exemplary Level Status

The Saratoga Springs City School District athletic program has been selected as a 2026 recipient of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Quality Program Recognition at the Exemplary Level. Under the leadership of John Goodson, director of health, physical education and athletics, the district’s athletic program earned this distinction following a comprehensive review of …

SSCSD to Host Mobile Polar Plunge on November 12

The Saratoga Springs City School District will host the Saratoga Cool School Mobile Polar Plunge on Thursday, November 12, at Saratoga Springs High School. The event will bring students, staff and community members together for a fun and meaningful way to support Special Olympics New York athletes and Unified Sports. A mobile plunge unit, known …

District Earns Nation’s Top School Business Award for Participatory Budgeting Initiative

The Saratoga Springs City School District is proud to announce that it has received the 2026 Pinnacle of Excellence Award, the highest honor presented by ASBO International (Association of School Business Officials International). The award recognizes innovative school district projects that demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity, measurable impact, and stewardship of public resources. Saratoga Springs was …

District Celebrates Employees for 25 Years of Service

On September 24, our district proudly recognized employees who have dedicated 25 years of service to the Saratoga Springs City School District. This year’s honorees are Dean Bailey, Suzanne Barber, Nancy Cooke, Serene Couture, Brandy Crary, Shelly Cromwell, Shana Cumm, Adrienne Dannehy, Laurie Dawes, Jeffrey Geller, Danielle Hunter, Wendi Kerls, Lisa LaBrecque, Deanna Lozier, Kim …

SSHS National Merit Scholarship Commended Students

Seven Saratoga Springs High School students have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Katherine Kemp, Zachary Kopans, Derek Longo, Alejandro Meissner, Nicholas Morser, Theresa Richter, and Jack Sweeney Benzon received Letters of Commendation from Saratoga Springs High School and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Approximately 34,000 students nationwide are being …

Legacy Capital Project: Improvements Continue Across the District

As part of the Legacy Capital Project, approved by voters in 2020, significant improvements were completed across the district during summer 2026. The project continues to enhance learning environments, improve efficiency and protect the community’s long-term investment in our schools. Geyser Road Elementary School Improvements included classroom, bathroom, library, kitchen and roofing work, along with …

Brendon Russell Appointed Assistant Principal at Maple Avenue Middle School

Brendon Russell has been appointed as Assistant Principal at Maple Avenue Middle School. Mr. Russell will begin his new role on August 28. Mr. Russell brings extensive experience supporting students and families at Maple Avenue. Most recently, he served as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) as the Elementary CSE Chairperson. Prior to that, he …