Stillwater students exceed statewide averages on ELA and Math assessments

On Sept. 26, 2018, the New York State Education Department released district and school results for the English language arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments taken in spring 2018 by students in grades 3-8. With the state’s testing format being reduced from three days to two days and a change in performance standards, the 2018 ELA …

Welcome back, Class of 1968!

The Stillwater High School Class of 1968 is celebrating their 50th reunion this weekend! We’re looking forward to welcoming back members of this class for a tour on Friday and a special weekend in Stillwater. Once a warrior, always a warrior! Welcome back! Reunion events are as follows: Friday, Oct. 5 Tour of the high …

Stillwater selects alumnus to serve as district school resource officer

A member of the Stillwater Class of 1998 has been selected as the district’s school resource officer, a new position that was approved during the 2018-19 school budget vote. Deputy Paul Pecor has worked in law enforcement for eight years, starting his career in 2010 as a patrolman for the Stillwater Police Department. Deputy Pecor …

District sets 2018-19 tax rates

The Stillwater Board of Education set the school tax rates for the 2018-19 school year at its  August 21 meeting after receiving final equalization rates from the state. Using final assessment figures provided by the four towns in the district and equalization rates set by the state, the new tax rates are as follows: Stillwater …

Stillwater CSD seeking audit committee members

The Stillwater Central School District is seeking community members and parents/guardians to be on the district’s audit committee. The audit committee provides independent advice, assistance, and recommendations to the Board of Education in the oversight of the internal and external audit functions of the district. The committee members collectively should possess the knowledge in accounting, …

Board appoints Raymond Colucciello as interim elementary principal

At its meeting on Tuesday, July 10, the board of education appointed Mr. Raymond Colucciello as the interim elementary principal, while the search for a permanent principal takes place. Colucciello comes to Stillwater after serving interim positions at eight school districts, in addition to being a superintendent at four, including Fonda-Fultonville, Albany, Ballston Spa and …

Scott Messineo named Stillwater business manager

At its meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, the Stillwater Central School District Board of Education appointed Mr. Scott Messineo as the district’s business manager. He officially started in the district on June 1, 2018. Messineo comes to Stillwater from the New York State Comptroller’s Office, where he most recently served as the Principal Examiner …

Elementary School Principal Paul Morcone accepts position in Granville

Dear Stillwater School Community, This letter is to inform you that at last night’s Board of Education meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of Elementary School Principal Paul Morcone, who was recently appointed as an elementary principal within the Granville Central School District. Mr. Morcone has already shared this information with his staff and he …

Elementary students recognized for being patient

Congratulations to the elementary students pictured below who received Character Education Leader Awards at the Elementary Morning Program earlier this month. The character education trait for the month of June was “patience.” (Fourth grade not pictured due to a field trip)

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