NYSPHSAA Announces Winter 2024 Scholar-Athlete Teams

Congratulations to the Saratoga Springs High School winter varsity sports teams who were recently recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as scholar-athlete teams! To qualify as a scholar-athlete team, a varsity team’s grade point average (GPA) for 75 percent of the roster must be greater than or equal to …

Blue Streak Hall of Fame Committee Accepting Nominations

The Blue Streak Hall of Fame Committee is currently accepting new nominations to be considered as part of the 2024 Blue Streak Hall of Fame. All nominations must be submitted by May 13, 2024. Each year, the Blue Streak Hall of Fame honors individuals and teams for their extraordinary contributions to athletics.  The program was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. A …

Board of Education Meeting on March 28

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 28 at 7 p.m.    The meeting will be held at Saratoga Springs High School. Watch the meeting through youtube. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted through BoardDocs.

Calendar Change: Elementary Half Day Shifted to April 8

On April 8, portions of New York will experience a solar eclipse. To ensure the safety of our students and community, the elementary half-day originally scheduled for Friday, June 7 will be moved to Monday, April 8. The half-day dismissal time is 11:50 a.m. for elementary students. There are no changes to the middle and high …

Capital District Regional Planning Commission Enrollment Study

The Capital District Regional Planning Commission recently presented our school district’s enrollment projections.  Similar to many school districts in the Capital Region, student enrollment in Saratoga Springs City School District is expected to decline over the next five years.  Enrollment data is crucial to the district’s long- and short-term planning. Click here to view the enrollment …

2024-2025 School Calendar

Below you will find a list of important dates, school breaks, and Regents exam days for the 2024-2025 school year.  A full calendar is mailed to all families each year in August. July 4: Independence Day – no classes September 2: Labor Day – no classes September 3-4: Superintendent’s Conference Days – no classes September 5: Classes Begin October …

Statement Regarding Athletic Program Review Report

On behalf of the Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton today issued the following statement: On October 4, 2023, the Saratoga Springs City School District received from a third party a copy of a communication from a group identifying itself as Safe Athletics For Everyone (“SAFE”). This communication was …

Awareness of Regional Advocacy Priorities

Component school districts in the WSWHE BOCES, including Saratoga Springs City School District, have established a set of regional advocacy priorities for the legislative session.  Career and Technical Education | Workforce Development | Ongoing Capital Projects | 2024-2025 School Aid | Zero-Emission Buses  We encourage our school community to advocate for these priorities by reaching out to local elected representatives.  Click here to search …

Board of Education Petition Information

Saratoga Springs City School District invites community members to run for the Board of Education.  Each year, there are three Board of Education vacancies for three-year terms.  Learn more about the role of a school board member from the New York State School Boards Association. Individuals seeking election to the Board of Education must submit a petition with a minimum of 100 signatures from district residents. Petition packets may be …