Category: Elementary School
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Candidates seek three open seats on the Stillwater Board of Education
Three seats on the Stillwater Board of Education are up for election, with voters set to choose among three candidates on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2026, and expire June 30, 2029, succeeding incumbents Joshua Eiffe, Darrell Hazen and Valerie Masterson. District residents can vote on Board candidates
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Stillwater Board of Education adopts proposed 2026-27 budget
On April 15, 2026, the Stillwater Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed $32,273,515 budget for the 2026-27 school year. This strategically refined spending plan focuses on optimizing opportunities for student success while balancing fiscal responsibility to the Stillwater community. Residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, to vote on
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Stillwater CSD earns top school safety award for 2026
Stillwater Central School District is one of at least 157 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State to receive the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2026 at the Titanium with Honors level. The honor is presented annually and recognizes school districts’ safety efforts as they
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Board of Education candidate petitions available March 20
Stillwater residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to vote on the district’s 2026–27 budget and elect three members to the Board of Education. The positions are three-year terms running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, succeeding incumbents Joshua Eiffe, Darrell Hazen and Valerie Masterson. Petitions to run for
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Three Board of Education seats up for election in May; budget hearing to be held May 6
*Update: April 30, 2026* Please note that, due to a scheduling conflict, the budget hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. will now be held in the Stillwater Middle-High School library instead of the auditorium. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Stillwater residents will vote on the district’s 2026-27 budget, as well as to
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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, Szpila has lived in Halfmoon most of his life and
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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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