As of Sept. 9, 2026, the Stillwater Board of Education has moved to one Board meeting per month.

Learn more and view the 2026-27 meeting schedule.
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  • Stillwater Board of Education transitions to one meeting per month

    The Stillwater Board of Education recently approved moving to one Board meeting per month. Previously, the district held two meetings per month. This change went into effect with the Sept. 9, 2026 meeting. Because the twice-monthly meetings were previously scheduled and printed on the school calendar, the district will maintain the first meeting date currently…

  • Important information about distraction-free learning for 2026-27

    A new school year means new opportunities for student success. Last year, the SCSD Board of Education adopted a policy to promote distraction-free learning by restricting cellphone use during the school day. The policy aligns with a measure included in New York state’s 2025-26 budget and requires all personal electronic devices—cellphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth or wireless…

  • Meet Stillwater Elementary’s new principal, Dr. Stephen Doak

    For many, teaching is a career. But for Dr. Stephen Doak, it’s a family tradition. Growing up in Guilderland in a family of educators, he learned at an early age about the impact teachers can have on students, both in the classroom and beyond. For him, becoming an educator has always felt “like a calling.”…

  • Stillwater Board of Education appoints Stephen Doak as principal of Stillwater Elementary

    Please join us in welcoming Dr. Stephen Doak as the new principal of Stillwater Elementary! Dr. Doak brings extensive educational experience and strong credentials to the position. He was appointed by the Board of Education on Friday, July 24. We are excited to welcome him to our school community and look forward to the leadership,…

  • 2026-27 District Safety Plan open for public comment

    The updated District-wide School Safety Plan is open for public comment. The public hearing will be at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.

  • View 2026-27 school supply and summer reading lists

    Get a head start on the 2026-27 school year by viewing school supply and summer reading lists for all grade levels on the district website.  Families can access the lists by clicking one of the links below for their child’s school. Now is the perfect time to prepare for a successful year ahead. Summer reading…

  • Important end-of-year dates for Stillwater Elementary

    Temperatures are rising and the sun is shining as we approach June, one of the busiest and most exciting times of the school year. From moving-up ceremonies to end-of-year celebrations, June provides many opportunities to celebrate our students’ achievements and the successes of the school year. With a full calendar of events ahead, we would…

  • Stillwater residents approve 2026-27 budget, elect three to the Board of Education

    Library proposition passes; three trustees elected On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, residents of the Stillwater Central School District approved the proposed $32,273,515 budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 221-109, a 66.97% approval rate. The budget reflects a 1.79% spending increase over the current-year budget and a 6.62% increase in the tax…

  • Voters to decide $32.3 million budget for 2026-27 school year May 19

    On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, residents of the Stillwater Central School District will vote on a proposed $32,273,515 budget for the 2026-27 school year. This refined spending plan focuses on expanding opportunities for student success while maintaining fiscal responsibility to the Stillwater community. In addition to the budget vote, residents will elect three members to…

  • Fall 2026 sports registration information

    Fall sports sign-ups for students in grades 6-11 will open Monday, May 18, on Arbiter Sports (formerly FamilyID). The fall sports season will run from Monday, Aug. 17, through Friday, Nov. 16. Junior varsity/varsity football will begin Monday, Aug. 17, with all other JV/varsity sports starting Monday, Aug. 24. Modified football will begin Monday, Aug.…

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