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As part of the New York State Budget, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in K-12 schools. New York State’s distraction-free schools policy applies to all internet-enabled devices and will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year. All school districts in the state of New York are …

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Two innovative proposals from Saratoga Springs City School District educators have been selected to receive funding from the Saratoga Schools Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching educational experiences through teacher-led initiatives. Claire Attardo and Michael Wilson were awarded a grant to introduce a book vending machine at Division Street Elementary School. Students will …

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The Saratoga Springs Board of Education conducted an annual organizational meeting on July 7, 2025. During the meeting, Ashley Fogarty, Natalya Lakhtakia, and Leigh Wilton took the oath of office to serve three-year terms as Board of Education members.  Additionally, the board elected Natalya Lakhtakia to serve as president and Beth Braxton to serve as vice president of the Board of Education for the 2025-2026 school year.  To …

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The Saratoga Springs City School District is once again offering free summer meals for all students! From July 7 through August 22, students can enjoy nutritious and delicious meals at no cost—no registration required. This summer, meals will be conveniently served by our Food Truck, which will make three regular stops each weekday: West Side …

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The safety of our school community is always the district’s number one priority.  In accordance with state regulations, school districts are required to develop districtwide safety plans. Districtwide safety plans provide broad concepts, policies, and procedures, including the number and types of safety drills to be completed each year.   The district invites members of …

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We are proud to congratulate the following staff members who were recognized at the Tenure Recognition Reception on June 12, 2025.  Caroline Street: Megan Moroukian Division Street: Kelly DiBella Dorothy Nolan: Nicole Usher and Kelly Leabourne Geyser Road: Kala Boudreau Greenfield: Maryellen Annese, Meaghan Hmura, Kristine Snow, and Dana Kiefer Lake Avenue: Stephanie Cash, Giselle …

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Saratoga Springs High School recently celebrated the accomplishments of the following outstanding student-athletes who have committed to compete at the collegiate level! Angelina Arriaga – Track at Adelphi Unversity Arianna Avila – Softball at Penn State-Behrend Thomas Bundy – Golf at Swarthmore College Caleb Casey – Football at Ithaca College Gianni Delgado – Wrestling at …

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As the end of the 2024-2025 academic 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 half-day on Wednesday, June 25.  Additionally, because the district used only two emergency weather days this year, there will be no school on Friday, June …

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