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As the end of the 2025-2026 school year approaches, the district has finalized the end-of-year calendar. The last day of school for elementary and middle school students will be a full day on Wednesday, June 24. Please note the following dates: Elementary End of Year Dates May 25: Memorial Day – No School June 1: …
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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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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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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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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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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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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In March, the district celebrated Music in Our Schools Month with a series of spring concerts and a special Music Recognition Night honoring our talented students. Students were recognized for achievements in Tri-M Music Honor Society, All-County ensembles, NYSSMA Solo Festivals, Area All-State ensembles, and school musicals. These recognitions reflect not only exceptional musical skill …
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Elliot Lester and Adam Wolcz, juniors at Saratoga Springs High School, have been selected to represent Special Olympics New York at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis. Elliot and Adam will participate as part of the Youth Leadership Experience delegation and will be joined by Colleen Belanger, a Saratoga Springs High School Physical …
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Michael Lopez has been appointed Principal of Maple Avenue Middle School and will begin his new role on April 13, 2026. Mr. Lopez brings extensive experience in educational leadership to the position. He has served as an Assistant Principal at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Academy Principal at Albany …
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