Principal
Mr. Gregg Barthelmas
14 Spring Street
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
There are many reasons to be proud of Schuylerville Elementary School—high academic achievement, parent and community involvement and a highly talented teaching and support staff, just to name a few. The foundation of all these successes lies in the culture of our school—the environment we’ve created. Schuylerville Elementary School promotes a climate of caring, from maintenance staff members who ensure our school is immaculate and safe to teachers who go the extra mile to ensure learners reach their potential. [MORE]
Voters approve district's proposed 2013-2014 budget
By a margin of 639 to 265, Schuylerville residents approved the district's proposed $32.06 million budget for the 2013-2014 school year. The budget is projected to carry a 1.66 percent tax levy increase, which is below the district's maximum allowable tax levy of 3.62 percent. The proposal represents a spending increase of 3.52 percent. [read more]
No school Friday, May 24, 2013
Schuylerville students will have an extra long Memorial Day weekend this year. There will be no classes held on Friday, May 24, 2013 due to an unused snow day. Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day.
State exams scheduled for April in English Language Arts and math will test new learning standards
Schuylerville students in grades 3-8 will be taking New York State exams in the coming weeks. The English Language Arts (ELA) tests will be given Tuesday, April 16 through Thursday, April 18, 2013. The mathematics exams are the following week, from Wednesday, April 24 through Friday, April 26, 2012. These state exams are generating a lot of conversations and media coverage, as they will—for the first time—test students on more difficult content that is part of the new Common Core State Standards. [read more]
Board of Education adopts $32 million budget proposal to present to voters
Schuylerville’s Board of Education has adopted a $32.06 million budget proposal for the 2013-2014 school year. The proposed spending plan will be presented to district voters on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. [read more]
School budgets 101: A detailed look at the challenges faced by New York Schools
School budgets in New York are particularly intricate, with multiple formulas to figure out school aid, tax levy caps and tax bills. If you'd like to delve into the details and learn more about some of the biggest challenges schools throughout New York State are facing, please take a few moments to read through [read more]
Understanding New York's property tax levy cap
In June 2011, New York State leaders responded to calls for property tax relief by enacting a law that placed new restrictions on how school districts (and municipalities) may increase their tax levies. Although often referred to as a “2 percent tax cap,” the law does not, in fact, restrict any proposed tax levy increase to 2 percent. [read more]
Teachers become the students on superintendent’s conference day
While Schuylerville students are relaxing on a day off from school on Monday, March 18, 2013, teachers and other staff members will claim their seats in the district classrooms for a broad variety of staff development training opportunities. [read more]
District facing budget gap between $642,000 and $1 million
Schuylerville is facing another year of extreme challenges as district officials work through the process of developing the 2013-2014 budget proposal to present to voters in May. Based on Governor Cuomo's proposed state budget and taking into consideration the projected increases in health insurance costs and state mandated contributions to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Employee Retirement System (ERS), Schuylerville is looking at a budget gap between $642,000 and $1 million. [read more]
Third-graders arming themselves with books
Schuylerville third-graders are mobilizing their literary talents in preparation for the Battle of the Books, a regional literacy competition testing students’ knowledge of 10 books.
[read more]Board adopts 2013-2014 school calendar
The general calendar for the 2013-2014 school year (start date, school breaks, holidays, etc.) is now available. Click here to view a PDF version.
Cold weather safety
With the extremely cold weather we’re experiencing, the district presents some tips on cold weather safety: [read more]
High-level education official visits district
Dr. James Dawson, a member of the New York State Board of Regents, visited the district earlier this month... [read more] [view photo gallery]
Schuylerville kindergarten registration for 2013-14 school year
If your child will be entering kindergarten at Schuylerville Elementary School in fall 2013, please call the school at 695-3255, ext. 1224 to be added to a kindergarten registration enrollment list. [read more]
Schuylerville district leaders and Board of Education advocating for change
Schuylerville Central School District—like school districts throughout New York—is facing a fiscal crisis. The downturn of the national economy, coupled with new mandates and the state's tax levy limit, has challenged public schools to continue to provide a high-quality education to all students with significantly fewer resources. As a result, districts are making devastating cuts to educational programs as they adjust to rising costs that are outpacing revenues. [read more]
Snowflakes for Sandy Hook
“This makes me feel like I’m giving a little bit of joy to the Newtown students after the terrible things that happened in their school,” said Schuylerville fifth-grader Meghan Clarke. [read more]Parent letter regarding security in Schuylerville's schools
Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman is sending home a letter with students today regarding school security. Click here to download and read the letter. [PDF file]Supporting our children this week
We are all struggling to deal with the senseless tragedy that occurred Friday at the elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Members of our crisis teams and other key personnel are working to offer any necessary supports to help our students this week. Meanwhile, we continue to look at security measures in all of our school buildings and remain diligent in tending to the safety of children and staff. [read more]Resources for talking with children about tragic events
Schuylerville Central School District extends its deepest sympathies to those affected by the school shootings in Connecticut. In light of light of these events, and remembering other similar tragedies in recent years, the district offers as a resource some suggestions on the best ways to talk to our kids about the events we all may see in the news. [read more]Flu information for district families
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the flu season is beginning earlier than usual this year. With this in mind, Schuylerville Central School District is providing information to parents and community members regarding the flu. [read more]District recognized for superior energy efficiency
In recognition of the district’s “superior energy performance,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored Schuylerville Central School District as an “Energy Star.” Receiving the 2012 Energy Star certification means the district performs in the top 25 percent of organizations/businesses with similar facilities nationwide... [READ MORE]New York State Department of Health releases 2012-13 flu guide for parents
The New York State Health Department has released its flu guide for the 2012-2013 school year. Click here to download a copy. [PDF file] [READ MORE]Healthier options in the lunch line
As Schuylerville students returned to school, they may have discovered an even greater variety of nutritious food choices in the cafeterias. The changes come as the result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, [read more]
Transportation Department earns near perfect passing rating on state school bus safety inspection
Schuylerville’s Transportation Department has once again earned a near-perfect score (98.7 percent) on its New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) bus safety inspection. [read more]
District wins three statewide communications awards
Schuylerville Central School District's website has captured an award of honor in the New York State School Public Relations Association's (NYSPRA) 33rd Annual Communications Contest. [read more]
Welcome back to school!
Plenty of smiles accompanied the shiny sneakers, backpacks and lunchboxes as students and staff excitedly made their way onto campus to start the 2012-2013 school year. [read more] [view photo gallery]
From Haiti to home,
students show a spirit of giving
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]
May 23, 2013
Green Ribbon School World Turtle Day activities.
May 24, 2013
No school (unused snow day).
May 27, 2013
Memorial Day. No school.
May 29, 2013
Mrs. Reeve's Grade 3 Hero Night. 6:45 p.m. Elementary/Middle School Cafeteria.
June 3, 2013
Grades 4 & 8 New York State Science Written exam.
Grade 3 Field Trip to King's Ransom Farm.
Grade 5 Field Trip to NYS Military Museum. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Schwartz's classes.
June 4, 2013
Grade 5 Field Trip to NYS Military Museum. Mrs. Penniman and Mrs. Birge's classes.
Green Ribbon School Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location TBA.
Dollars for Scholars Meeting. 7 p.m. Administration Building.
June 5, 2013
KC Club Meeting. 8 a.m. Mrs. Nevins' room (26). Grades 4-5.
Grade 5 Walking Field Trip to Tow Path.
June 6, 2013
Elementary Effective Schools Meeting. 8:15 a.m. Elementary School Library.
Grade 2 Field Trip to Olde Bryan Inn.
June 7, 2013
Grade 2 Field Trip to Olde Bryan Inn.
Grade 5 Walking Field Trip to Saratoga Monument.
June 10, 2013
Grade 2 Field Trip to Olde Bryan Inn.
Grade 3 Field Trip to Moreau Lake State Park.
Grade 5 Field Trip to NYS Military Museum. Mr. Duncan and Mrs. Parker's classes.
June 11, 2013
Kindergarten Field Trip to Magic Forest (raindate: June 13).
Grade 2 Field Trip to Olde Bryan Inn.
Grade 3 Field Trip to Moreau Lake State Park.
Elementary School Bravo Concert. 7 p.m. Outdoors on campus. (Rain location: High School Auditorium.)
June 12, 2013
Grades K-3 Field Day. Turf Field. (Raindate: June 14).
Grade 4 Field Trip to NYS Museum.
Grade 2 State Report Presentations. Mrs. Sullivan & Mrs. Giumarra's classes.
June 13, 2013
Grade 2 Field Trip to Olde Bryan Inn.
Grades 4-5 Field Day. Turf Field. (Raindate: June 14).
June 14, 2013
End of grades K-5 marking period.
June 17, 2013
Grade 2 Field Trip to Adirondack Animal Land (raindate: June 18).
Board of Education Meeting. 7 p.m. Administration Building.
June 18, 2013
Grade 5 Walking Field Trip to the Schuyler House (raindate: June 19).
PEP Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Elementary School Multipurpose Room.
June 20, 2013
Last Day of School. Students in grades K-8 dismissed at 11 a.m.
Grades K-5 Report Cards sent home with students.
June 21, 2013
Superintendent's Conference Day. Staff reports.
