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Welcome to the Saugerties Central School District
Our district
Saugerties Central School District (SCSD), nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley of New York, is a cornerstone of educational excellence and community pride. We serve a diverse student population from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, and we are committed to providing a nurturing and rigorous learning environment. With a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and academic achievement, SCSD offers a comprehensive curriculum, enriched by extracurricular opportunities and supportive partnerships with families and the community at large. Renowned for its dedicated educators, vibrant student life, and commitment to student success, SCSD continues to empower students to reach their full potential and thrive in an ever-changing world. Saugerties Senior High School was recently recognized as a PLAN Pilot School and is embarking on “successfully implementing performance-based learning and assessment practices."
MISSION
We provide equitable, engaging, inspiring, and holistic experiences that support success and empowerment for students, families, and the community in a diverse and changing world.
VISION
We are a beacon of educational excellence, where every individual is inspired to achieve their fullest potential.
News and Announcements
![Four employees pose with their certificates of reaching tenure.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781292851/saugertiesk12nyus/ld4gsfhndslyfd6pr6u1/IMG_4868.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781292851/saugertiesk12nyus/ld4gsfhndslyfd6pr6u1/IMG_4868.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781292851/saugertiesk12nyus/ld4gsfhndslyfd6pr6u1/IMG_4868.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781292851/saugertiesk12nyus/ld4gsfhndslyfd6pr6u1/IMG_4868.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781292851/saugertiesk12nyus/ld4gsfhndslyfd6pr6u1/IMG_4868.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781292851/saugertiesk12nyus/ld4gsfhndslyfd6pr6u1/IMG_4868.jpg","width":2200}])
At the June 9 Board of Education meeting, Saugerties Central School District recognized four teachers who were granted tenure, marking an important milestone in their professional careers and continued service to students.
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During the June 9 Board of Education meeting, the District had the privilege of honoring and celebrating the careers of several individuals who are retiring from Saugerties Central School District. The group included teachers, teaching assistants, secretary, monitor, social worker, and the District Treasurer, each of whom has made a meaningful difference in the lives of students across the district.
![Students dance in a room that has a black light and they are wearing neon colored clothes and dancing.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780511625/saugertiesk12nyus/ih7uc15cafjgacddltch/IMG_4453.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780511625/saugertiesk12nyus/ih7uc15cafjgacddltch/IMG_4453.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780511625/saugertiesk12nyus/ih7uc15cafjgacddltch/IMG_4453.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780511625/saugertiesk12nyus/ih7uc15cafjgacddltch/IMG_4453.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780511625/saugertiesk12nyus/ih7uc15cafjgacddltch/IMG_4453.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780511625/saugertiesk12nyus/ih7uc15cafjgacddltch/IMG_4453.jpg","width":2200}])
The Grant D. Morse Student Council helped bring some extra fun to the end of the school year by hosting a Glow in the Dark Black Light Neon Dance Party for every class in the school!
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Grade 7 and Grade 8 students in Kathleen McPeek’s Ag Explorers and Intro to Agriculture classes recently enjoyed a hands-on lesson that combined science, agriculture, business, and a sweet treat!
![Stephen Wilder at his desk.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781281591/saugertiesk12nyus/twwo7fdnmqmjrnhnozsk/IMG_3230.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781281591/saugertiesk12nyus/twwo7fdnmqmjrnhnozsk/IMG_3230.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781281591/saugertiesk12nyus/twwo7fdnmqmjrnhnozsk/IMG_3230.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781281591/saugertiesk12nyus/twwo7fdnmqmjrnhnozsk/IMG_3230.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781281591/saugertiesk12nyus/twwo7fdnmqmjrnhnozsk/IMG_3230.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781281591/saugertiesk12nyus/twwo7fdnmqmjrnhnozsk/IMG_3230.jpg","width":2200}])
The Saugerties Central School District is pleased to officially introduce Stephen Wilder as the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Instructional Leadership.
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Students in Grant D. Morse Elementary School's Dance Club recently showcased their talents during an end-of-year recital after months of learning and practicing ballet, tap, lyrical, and hip-hop dance styles.