Category: Elementary School
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A new badge on campus: meet SRO Josh Szpila
There’s a new sheriff in town—well, a new school resource officer (SRO). Deputy Josh Szpila joins the Stillwater Central School District from the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, bringing 10 years of law enforcement experience. Originally from Cheektowaga, New York, a small city outside of Buffalo, SRO Szpila has “lived in Halfmoon most of his life”
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2026-27 Kindergarten Registration information
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is quickly approaching. If your child will be five years old by Dec. 1, 2026, they may be eligible for next year’s kindergarten class. New York State and School Board policy mandate that all incoming kindergarteners be screened prior to starting school. The screening and registration process will
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2026–27 UPK Registration begins Feb. 18
Stillwater Central School District is excited to announce that Universal Pre-Kindergarten registration will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Stillwater Elementary School. Please note that registration will be held in-person only; do not register on Family-ID. To be eligible for the 2026-27 UPK program, your child must be
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The Stillwater Elementary Drama Club presents “Joust! A Mighty Medieval Musical”
Get ready for a knight to remember as we dive into a world of castles, courage and pure musical mayhem! Joust! A Mighty Medieval Musical is a hilariously heroic retelling of the Arthurian legend—where knights battle not with swords, but with songs, rhythm, and rock-solid riffs. Follow young Arthur, a humble squire with a destiny
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Jan. 7 Board of Education meeting information & agenda
The agenda for the Jan. 7 Board of Education meeting has been posted to BoardDocs and can be viewed here. The meeting will take place in the MS/HS Auditorium at 6 p.m. All Board of Education meetings are now recorded and can be viewed on the district website. At this meeting, Athletic Director Mike Kinney
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Wear the message: support Mental Health Awareness with t-shirts & sweatshirts
At Stillwater Central School District, we believe every student and staff member deserves to feel supported, valued and connected. Emotional well-being is the foundation for learning and growth—and that’s why mental health matters. This year, we’re making mental health a top priority. Our counseling and support staff are committed to fostering a school culture where
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A cereal-ously successful tumble: Stillwater Elementary students spark kindness with STEAM lesson
Kindness stood strong as fifth grade students at Stillwater Elementary—in collaboration with the Kindness Club—tumbled their way to a record-breaking STEAM experience for the third consecutive year. The excitement began in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Lab, where teacher Wendy Johnston had been teaching fifth-grade students about the basics of forces in
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Stillwater High Drama Club presents “High School Musical: On Stage!”
Get ready Wildcats, as the Stillwater High School Drama Club prepares to bring High School Musical: On Stage! to life! Follow Troy (Sawyer Lewis), a basketball star with a secret love for singing, and Gabriella (Elizabeth Tai), the shy new student who finds her voice—and maybe love—as they break free from expectations and discover the
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Stillwater High School Key Club hosting food drive Nov. 10-21
The Stillwater High School Key Club is holding its annual Food Drive from Nov. 10-21, 2025. This event brings the community together to make a positive impact on those facing food insecurity. Items needed include canned food, boxed pasta, granola bars and dry cereals. All donations must be non-perishable and sealed. Items can be dropped
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Emergency Early Release – Friday, Nov. 7
Please note that this Friday, Nov. 7, will be an emergency early release day for all Stillwater schools. Students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their usual dismissal time. New York State requires this annual drill to ensure that students, staff and families are prepared in the event of an emergency early dismissal, such
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