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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
![The members of the Science Olympiad team sitting with each other on the bleachers.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741194675/saugertiesk12nyus/kmnc7fqs7kcvshngtjyl/4072915069216248374.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741194675/saugertiesk12nyus/kmnc7fqs7kcvshngtjyl/4072915069216248374.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741194675/saugertiesk12nyus/kmnc7fqs7kcvshngtjyl/4072915069216248374.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741194675/saugertiesk12nyus/kmnc7fqs7kcvshngtjyl/4072915069216248374.jpg","width":945}])
The Science Olympiad Division B Mid-Hudson Regional Tournament was held on Saturday, March 1, at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, and our Saugerties Jr. High Science Olympiad Team had an incredible showing!
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Congratulations to (left) Ethan Heinlein and Yousef Abdelqader, two outstanding Grade 8 students, who were recognized during the Saugerties Elks Lodge 2574 meeting on Thursday, March 13 for their inspiring essays on Patriotism!
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We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible school social workers. You are the foundation of our students’ well-being—offering vital emotional support, connecting families with essential resources, leading individual and group counseling, and helping students build the coping skills they need to thrive.
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Students in Jamie Temple's class at Cahill Elementary School took their learning to the next level with Kahoot!, a game-based learning platform that turns lessons into exciting competitions!
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Riccardi Elementary School’s Grade 2 students in Jody Scott’s class are leveling up their reading skills—one scoop at a time!
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You know spring is just around the corner when you see students from Michael Cooper and Brian Robinson’s science classes out tapping the maple trees on campus!