By James Iacketta On Thursday, Aug. 4, some of our elementary students attended a Guilderland Town Band Concert at Guilderland High School. Second grader Cecelia DeMartino and fifth grade band members Michael DeMartino and Alden Maiello attended the town band’s third and final concert. They also met the band’s conductor, Kathleen Ehlinger, who promptly invited …

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All in the community are invited to attend a free and fun Touch A Truck event hosted by Stillwater High School on Friday, Aug. 26, from 3-6 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to touch, explore and learn about equipment and vehicles they see at the event. Touch A Truck is open to anyone and …

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August 1, 2022 Dear Stillwater Families: As we all prepare for September, Stillwater Central School wants to make you aware of a significant change that may impact the families in our community. For the past two years, we have enjoyed serving all of our students meals at no cost through a federal aid program, which …

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A performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by the New York City Ballet was just one great feature of a program bringing the arts this school year, summer – and beyond – to Stillwater students. “On July 15, some of our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students viewed a performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ …

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The Class of 2022 is moving on to the next chapter in their lives. Congratulations!  We are proud of you.  #WeAreStillwater! Check out our Graduation Livestream/recording on our Stillwater Live YouTube channel. Thank you to our talented videographer! View our graduation photo album on Facebook! Anthony Apisa Future plans: Employment, DeCrescente or Target Nicholas Baines …

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By Jim Iacketta The Stillwater Elementary School music department, led by Miss Rachael O’Neill and Mr. Jim Iacketta, sent nine 5th grade students to various solo festivals throughout the area this spring. This number of students represents the largest number of NYSSMA performers from the elementary school since before the pandemic. NYSSMA, which stands for …

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Stillwater High School’s wind ensemble and senior chorus are truly superior: after traveling to Warrensburg on June 10 to participate in the Trills and Thrills music festival, they earned scores placing them in the highest category. Hosted throughout the northeast, the festival is attended by numerous schools in New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey. As …

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Stillwater Central School District and the Board of Education honored the Top Ten Students of the Class of 2022 at an Academic Achievement Dinner at school on June 13. Superintendent Patricia Morris emceed the dinner, and math teacher and coach Walter “OC” West was the guest of honor. Congratulations to Top Ten students Paige Womble (Valedictorian), …

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Stillwater honored the top six students in grades 6 through 11 for the 2021-22 school year at a June 9 ceremony on campus. The students were honored with an award, an embossed Stillwater journal, and breakfast. Congratulations to: 11th Grade Nurshinta Berry Liam Brady Kendall Clements Isabella DeGrasse Amoun Ghorayeb Katelyn Koval From left: 11th …

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