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2026-27 elementary school summer letter


Dear Schuylerville Elementary School families,

I hope this letter finds you well and your family is enjoying the summer months.  I am excited to meet all of the students and families in September! The purpose of this correspondence is to ensure our records are up to date for the 2026-27 school year and inform you of important events.

Arrival Procedures

  • Doors open at 8:50 a.m. and close at 9:10 a.m.
  • We encourage all students to arrive by 9:00 a.m.
  • Students may not arrive before 8:50 a.m. unless enrolled in a morning program/activity
  • No supervision is provided before 8:50 a.m. Parents must wait outside with their children until the doors open

Dismissal Information 

Walkers

  • Dismissed at 3:03 p.m. from their classroom and exit the building through the main entrance doors
  • Walkers are considered students who will be leaving the elementary building and walking to their scheduled destination
  • Please do not drive onto campus to meet walkers–plan an off-campus meeting spot
  • Kindergarten students may not be walkers for safety reasons

Parent/Guardian Pickup

  • Dismissed from the elementary gymnasium beginning at 3:05 p.m
  • Must be signed out by an adult on the pickup list with a valid ID
  • One parent/guardian allowed inside at a time; others wait outside

Bus Transportation

  • Dismissed by grade level between 3:15 p.m. and 3:20 p.m.

Important Reminders

  • The Daily Transportation Form was to be completed by all families by Aug. 1 through ParentSquare.
    • If you did not complete the form, please email Missy Germain, Administrative Assistant, at germainm@schuylerville.org and request a paper copy no later than Aug. 20.
    • Please feel free to make an appointment to complete the form in the office; it shouldn’t take longer than five minutes to complete. 
  • If you need to make permanent dismissal changes for your child as the year progresses, please contact Attendance Clerk, Michelle Luna, at 518-695-3255 ext.1225, or email: esattendance@schuylerville.org.   
  • Any student needing to be picked up during the school day should be signed out at the main office no later than 2:15 p.m. unless there is an emergency.  
  • We must have updated contact information for families and emergency contacts on file. Please email Missy Germain, Administrative Assistant, at germainm@schuylerville.org with any updates to addresses and/or phone numbers.

School Supply Lists

Supply lists can be found on the district website.

Important Dates

As you prepare for the school year, I encourage you to review the district calendar on our website for important events and holidays. The following are important dates to note for the beginning of the year:

  • Tuesday, September 1: 
    • New Student Orientation: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
      • For students new to Schuylerville Central School District in grades 1-5
  • Wednesday, September 9:
    • UPK Orientation: 9:00–10:00 a.m.
    • Kindergarten Orientation: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
    • Student Supply Drop-Off/Meet & Greet Grades 1-5: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 10: First Day of School
  • Thursday, September 17: Picture Day (Grades K, 1, 2, 4, Martino)
  • Friday, September 18: Picture Day (Grades UPK, 3, 5)
  • Thursday, October 1: Click here for more information on the 2026 Parent Open House


I wish you and your family the best during the remainder of the summer. We look forward to having a fun and successful school year, supporting all students’ individual needs in a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything!                                          

Sincerely,

Mrs. Marissa Macey
Schuylerville Elementary School Building Principal
maceym@schuylerville.org