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Thank you to our Saratoga Springs City School District community for participating in the annual budget vote and Board of Education election. Residents approved the proposed $166,095,679 school budget for the 2026–2027 school year by a vote of 1526 to 509. In addition, voters approved the Bus Bond Proposition by a vote of 1529 to …
The Saratoga Springs City School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across the United States for their exemplary dedication to music education and their ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to music learning as …
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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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