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 …

Back-to-School Information and Important Links For Families

Our district can’t wait to welcome all students back to school for the 2026-2027 school year!  The first day of school is Thursday, September 10. Elementary teacher placement letters will be sent through ParentSquare on August 21 Middle and high school student schedules will be live in SchoolTool on Wednesday, August 26.   Helpful links are …

Water Safety Information

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, New York State Education Law Section 926 requires school districts to provide families with annual information on drowning prevention, water safety and safe swimming practices. As part of this requirement, SSCSD is sharing resources from the New York State Department of Health to help families promote safe behaviors around …

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 …

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 …

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 …