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]

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]

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]

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 Music Room. The speaker will be David R. Ashdown. [READ MORE]

Culture Club exploring Holland on February 8, 2010

PEP's Culture Club will meet on Monday, February 8, 2010 with a program on Holland. The meeting will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Elementary School Music Room for students in grades 1-6.  [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]

PEP Valentine Night on February 4, 2010

Parents as Education Partners (PEP) will hold a Valentine Night on Thursday, February 4, 2010 for students in grades K-4. The event will be held in the Elementary School Cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  [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. [READ MORE]

PEP collecting donations for Washington County Community Action Angels

Parents as Education Partners (PEP), the Elementary School's parent group, is encouraging students, parents and community members to observe Make a Difference Day by supporting Washington County Community Action Angels. [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]

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]

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]