Category: High School
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Four winter sport teams and 29 students earn scholar athlete recognition from NYSPHSAA
The winter sports season was a striking success for Stillwater Central School District, as four teams and 29 students were recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as scholar-athletes. To qualify as a scholar-athlete team, at least 75% of a team’s roster must have a grade-point average (GPA) of 90
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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 Agriculture teacher awarded 2026 CASE Implementation Grant sponsored by Corteva Agriscience
Kelsey McMullen, agricultural science teacher at Stillwater Middle-High School, has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 CASE Implementation Grant from Corteva Agriscience, supporting enhanced curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities in agricultural education. The $5,000 award will support the implementation and expansion of CASE 4 Learning (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) programming at the
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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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School of Rock Stillwater set to rock Putnam Place on March 26
Get ready for a night of electrifying classic rock with a modern twist as School of Rock Stillwater prepares to light up the stage at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. Comprising nine talented student musicians in grades eight through 12, School of Rock Stillwater brings classic hits 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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Sow much to learn: Stillwater’s new agriculture program takes root
In a community with deep agricultural roots, Stillwater Middle-High School is cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders through its new program. With courses such as Exploring Agriculture, Ecology, and Animal Science, students develop practical skills and foundational knowledge across the many facets of the field, connecting them to one of the region’s core industries.
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Girls varsity basketball March 5 semifinal game postponed
Due to inclement weather, the girls varsity basketball Class C semifinal game against Berne-Knox-Westerlo, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), has been rescheduled to Friday, March 6, at 6 p.m. at HVCC. Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here. Children 12 and under
Recent Headlines
- Four winter sport teams and 29 students earn scholar athlete recognition from NYSPHSAA
- Stillwater Board of Education adopts proposed 2026-27 budget
- Stillwater Agriculture teacher awarded 2026 CASE Implementation Grant sponsored by Corteva Agriscience
- Stillwater CSD earns top school safety award for 2026
- Board of Education candidate petitions available March 20