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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 …
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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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 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 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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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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