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]

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]

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]

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. [READ MORE]

Senior Sarah Anderson chosen for DAR Good Citizen Award

Schuylerville Jr-Sr. High School has selected Sarah Anderson to receive the Willard Mountain chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. [READ MORE]

Athletes recognized for academic achievement

Congratulations to the following fall varsity sports teams that have achieved the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Team Award: [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]

 

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]

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]

 

Jr.-Sr. High School forms parent group

Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School has formed a parent group to further develop connections between and among parents and the school's staff and administrators. [Read More]