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Ballston Spa Students Compete in Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
AMES, IOWA — Two teams from the Ballston Spa Central School District competed in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State University in Ames last week. The Middle School team (Division 2) took 17th place in problem 4, and the Malta Ave team (Division 1) finished 12th.
Schenectady school honors 86 students who died fighting in World War II
A ceremony honoring 86 lost students who died fighting World War II was held Friday evening in Schenectady. The boys and young men all went to Mont Pleasant High School. Friday’s ceremony was sparked with the recent discovery of a wall plaque, sitting in a closet gathering dust. The...
Saratoga Builders Association Awards Two Student Scholarships
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association awarded two students $1,000 cash scholarships: Amy Grumbling of Amsterdam and Jude Leight of Ballston Spa. Grumbling is currently attending Russell Sage College pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior and Spatial Design. She also works for Teakwood Builders. Leight...
Capital District schools get $12M for electric buses
Six school districts in the Capital Region will get nearly $12,080,000 in federal rebate funding to go toward the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. The program aims to take the burden off taxpayers and make it easier for schools to afford new buses to help preserve a clean commute.
Saratoga School District Honors Retirees
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District held a reception last week to honor its 2023-2024 retirees. Each retiree will have a personalized brick added to the Pathway to Innovation at Saratoga Springs High School. The following staff members were honored at the event:. • Cathey Accettella,...
Saratoga Springs High School Inducts Two Into Hall of Distinction
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School will induct two of its graduates into the Hall of Distinction at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 4: Heidi Owen West and Harvey R. Fox. The Hall of Distinction recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding graduates who have made exceptional contributions...
Schuylerville Girls Track and Field Team Wins Third-Straight Sectional Title
BROADALBIN — The Schuylerville varsity girls track and field team captured its third-straight Section 2, Division 3 championship last week at Broadalbin-Perth High School, accumulating 122 total points. Keira Rogan had a spectacular outing, winning the 800m, 1500m, 3000m, and the 2000m steeplechase. Nikki Stark won the 100m hurdles,...
Second Review Conducted of Saratoga Athletic Program
SARATOGA SPRINGS — After an independent investigation earlier this year determined that the Saratoga Springs City School District investigated “most, but not all” complaints made against members of its athletic program, the district discussed the results of a second independent review at a May 22 Board of Education meeting.
Kellen Dean Q&A
Saratoga Springs High School senior Kellen Dean advanced out of the U.S. Open local qualifier earlier this month at the Albany Country Club in Voorheesville. He finished second among all competitors, shooting a 2-under 70 to become one of five players that moved on to final qualifying. He’ll continue his journey to this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club on June 13-16.
Saranac High School softball blanked by Schuylerville in Class B Regional Finals
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Saranac High School softball was the last team left standing in the New York state tournament to try to get Section VII its first win of the 2024 postseason. The Spartans battled tough on defense but fell short 6-0 to Section II's Schuylerville High School in...
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