District taking hard look at all budget items for 2010-11 school year

Schuylerville Central School District, like most other districts across the state, is enduring a grim budget season. Governor Paterson has proposed a state budget that contains a 5 percent cut in school aid. On the surface, that does not sound like much, especially in hard economic times. Early estimates for Schuylerville indicate the district could lose as much as $850,000 in state aid next year.  [READ MORE]

Letter from Dr. Sherman regarding lockout procedure

On Monday, March 8, 2010, the district initiated a lockout procedure due to an incident that took place in downtown Schuylerville. [READ MORE]

Choral groups have an audience with state legislators

The Women’s Select Chorus and Chamber Singers from Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School will have an audience with New York State legislators this week. They’ll be performing at the Capitol as part of an advocacy program operated through the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) during Music In Our Schools Month. [READ MORE]

Child ID program on March 10, 2010

Parents as Education Partners (PEP) is organizing an Operation Safe Child/Child ID Program on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Schuylerville Elementary School. This program allows parents and guardians to have a Safe Child ID card with their child’s photograph, fingerprints, biographical information (date of birth, gender, height, weight, hair color, eye color), allergies and other identifying information. [READ MORE]

Young Army veteran/author sharing experiences and writing advice with students

On Wednesday, March 3, 2010, author/veteran Ryan Smithson will discuss his powerful book, “Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-Year-Old GI,” with Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School students. The book recounts Smithson’s tour of duty in Iraq as a young Army engineer. [READ MORE]

Deadline to sign up for transportation to private or parochial schools

Parents in the Schuylerville Central School District are reminded that forms requesting transportation to private or parochial schools for the 2010-11 school year must be completed and returned to the district no later than April 1, 2010. [READ MORE]

Book drive promotes lifelong love of reading

Reading is alive and well at Schuylerville Elementary School…and so is the spirit of giving as students prepare for this year’s Book Drive. From February 22 to March 3, 2010, students will be collecting books to give away to their peers and to children in the community. [READ MORE]

Military mom surprises her fourth-grade son at school upon returning home from Iraq

Just before Valentine’s Day, a Schuylerville fourth-grader received a sweet surprise…that is, after unknowingly becoming part of a sneaky plot by family and school staff members. [REAd more or view video]

Jr.-Sr. High School yearbook presale orders

Pre-sale orders for Jr.-Sr. High School yearbooks ("A Picture is Worth 2010 Words") will take place during lunch periods from February 22, 2010 to March 12, 2010. Cost is $50 (checks payable to 2010 Schuyler).  [READ MORE]

February break means travel to France and Spain for students

“You can only do so much with visuals and text books,” said Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School Spanish Teacher Andrea Willson. “You have to live it.”

And that’s exactly what 38 students will do—live within French and Spanish cultures as they travel with district staff members for 10 days. “This will be an unforgettable, invaluable experience for the students,” Willson said. [READ MORE]

Students recognized for academic success in the second quarter

Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Matthew Sickles has announced students accomplishing notable achievement during the second marking period. [READ MORE]

Students published in regional art/literary journal

Ten Schuylerville students were chosen to have their work published in Talent Unlimited, a regional art/literary magazine. [READ MORE]

PEP Foreign Language Instruction Program (FLIP) beginning soon for Elementary School students

The Foreign Language Instruction Program (FLIP) organized by the parent volunteer group PEP will begin in March for students in grades 1-6. The registration deadline has been extended to Friday, February 12, 2010. Click here for a registration form.  [READ MORE]

Schuylerville kindergarten registration

If your child will be entering kindergarten at Schuylerville Elementary School in fall 2010, please call the school at 695-3255, ext. 1224 to be added to a kindergarten registration enrollment list.  [READ MORE]

Readers scoring touchdowns in third grade

Touchdowns are taking on a new meaning in some Schuylerville third-grade classrooms, as the football season is integrated into a program to promote more reading.  [READ MORE]

Residents approve district proposal to install FieldTurf

By a margin of 428 to 288, Schuylerville Central School District residents approved a proposal to install FieldTurf on the current football field and to construct a new press box.  [READ MORE]

Students raising funds to help children affected by Haitian earthquake

Schuylerville Central School District students are once again showing their caring spirit by raising funds to donate to UNICEF in order to help children affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.  [READ MORE]

District hosting parent night on "cyberbullying"

On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, Schuylerville Central District will host a parent night on the topic of "cyberbullying." This event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria. The speaker will be David R. Ashdown. [READ MORE]

Free H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic in district on February 4, 2010

The Saratoga County Public Health Nursing Services is collaborating with Schuylerville Central School District to host an H1N1 vaccine clinic for students in grades K-12. The H1N1 vaccine will also be available for school staff members, parents, siblings and all residents of Saratoga County. [READ MORE]

District addressing athletic field space issues

On February 2, 2010, Schuylerville residents will be asked to vote on a proposition for the installation of FieldTurf on the current football field and a new press box—a move that would have no new tax impact and would allow the district to begin addressing athletic field space issues. The turf installation and press box would be funded using unallocated monies from the district’s current construction project. [READ MORE]

January 2010 construction project update

At the Elementary School, construction of the new two-story classroom addition and gymnasium is progressing on schedule. The roof is finished and workers are continuing to build walls to define classrooms, office areas and the gymnasium. [READ MORE]

Students recognized for academic success in the first quarter

Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Matthew Sickles has announced students accomplishing notable achievement during the first marking period. [Read More]

Elementary School staff holding crock pot cook-off to raise funds for local food pantry

It’s the Schuylerville Central School District version of “Top Chef” as school district cheftestants and Saratoga celebrity chef Lou Maggiore use their culinary creativity and face off in the "Crock Pot Cook-Off" on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. [READ MORE]

Staff members contribute nearly $1,700 to local food pantries

The financial challenges facing everyone today hits hardest those families who are frequenting local food banks. Schuylerville teachers and staff members, who normally respond daily to students’ immediate needs, decided to take action to help in a broader way. [Read More]

Sex offender registry

New York State Law permits law enforcement authorities to share certain information with school districts relating to paroled sex offenders who take up residence in the school district. [Read More]

District wins six statewide communications awards

Schuylerville Central School District has been recognized for outstanding achievement in educational communications by the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA). [Read More]

Kids teach kids about Halloween safety 

Don't go into anyone's house to get candy. Always carry a flashlight. Walk with an adult. Have your parents check your candy before you eat it. Watch out for cars and don't run. [READ MORE]

 

October 2009 construction project update

The district’s building project continues on schedule. Here's a summary of what’s happening at each school site. [READ MORE]

Eighth-graders see history in the making

On Thursday, September 17, Schuylerville eighth-graders saw history in the making as the remains of a Civil War soldier were interred at the Saratoga National Cemetery. [Read More]

New superintendent urges district staff members to build on foundations of excellence

Superintendent Ryan Sherman encouraged Schuylerville staff members to honor the past, look to the future and let a creative spirit guide them as they work together to build on the foundations of excellence. The message came as part of the opening day activities on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. [Read More]

 

Superintendent launches new Web-based communications tool

Schuylerville Central School District Superintendent Ryan Sherman has launched a Web-based communications tool. [Read More]