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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
![CapDecoratingContestStudentCouncil25 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750184181/saugertiesk12nyus/qfqfmnbsgr07hqvmz5gr/CapDecoratingContestStudentCouncil25.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750184181/saugertiesk12nyus/qfqfmnbsgr07hqvmz5gr/CapDecoratingContestStudentCouncil25.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750184181/saugertiesk12nyus/qfqfmnbsgr07hqvmz5gr/CapDecoratingContestStudentCouncil25.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750184181/saugertiesk12nyus/qfqfmnbsgr07hqvmz5gr/CapDecoratingContestStudentCouncil25.pdf","width":810}])
Attention Class of 2025! Decorate your graduation cap for a chance to win a prize! Several categories will win. Get creative and Go Sawyers!
![Superintendent Dan Erceg sits with a student to talk about stuttering.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750031157/saugertiesk12nyus/ijlun2rk9yofunc7nmen/Screenshot2025-06-11at100840AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750031157/saugertiesk12nyus/ijlun2rk9yofunc7nmen/Screenshot2025-06-11at100840AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750031157/saugertiesk12nyus/ijlun2rk9yofunc7nmen/Screenshot2025-06-11at100840AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750031157/saugertiesk12nyus/ijlun2rk9yofunc7nmen/Screenshot2025-06-11at100840AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750031157/saugertiesk12nyus/ijlun2rk9yofunc7nmen/Screenshot2025-06-11at100840AM.png","width":1210}])
Saugerties Central School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel Erceg recently took a break from his daily responsibilities to visit with a group of the District’s elementary school students who meet regularly to talk about stuttering. The request came from speech pathologists Kelsa Shanley and Kathryn Mendoza who believed the students would benefit from hearing firsthand from someone in a leadership role who also experiences stuttering—someone real, not just a celebrity. Without hesitation, Dr. Erceg agreed.
![It's not too late to purchase your 2024-2025 yearbook]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748623562/saugertiesk12nyus/lkutmqbrwuytzadno91l/Yearbook.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748623562/saugertiesk12nyus/lkutmqbrwuytzadno91l/Yearbook.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748623562/saugertiesk12nyus/lkutmqbrwuytzadno91l/Yearbook.jpg","width":589}])
Yearbooks are a wonderful way to preserve school memories, but we understand that some students may not always find many pictures of themselves in them.
Treering offers a fantastic solution—customized yearbooks! Parents and students can go online, upload personal photos, and create their own custom pages to make the yearbook uniquely theirs.
![Cahill students learn about gardening from Ulster BOCES students who came to visit.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749589342/saugertiesk12nyus/lcgzxpexjgzu42lgyia9/IMG_1292.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749589342/saugertiesk12nyus/lcgzxpexjgzu42lgyia9/IMG_1292.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749589342/saugertiesk12nyus/lcgzxpexjgzu42lgyia9/IMG_1292.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749589342/saugertiesk12nyus/lcgzxpexjgzu42lgyia9/IMG_1292.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749589342/saugertiesk12nyus/lcgzxpexjgzu42lgyia9/IMG_1292.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749589342/saugertiesk12nyus/lcgzxpexjgzu42lgyia9/IMG_1292.jpg","width":2200}])
The playground garden at Cahill Elementary School was in need of some attention — and thanks to a new partnership with Ulster BOCES, it's getting just that, while also becoming a place for learning and exploration.
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These dedicated part-time team members play a big role in keeping our cafeterias clean, safe, and organized. At Grant D. Morse, the lunch crew often splits time between the cafeteria and the playground—helping students stay safe while also checking in on how they’re doing.
![The teacher holds a butterfly in her hand before it flies away while students look on.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748617302/saugertiesk12nyus/n1v5oaxiqvvwvwr7pzvi/IMG_0589.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748617302/saugertiesk12nyus/n1v5oaxiqvvwvwr7pzvi/IMG_0589.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748617302/saugertiesk12nyus/n1v5oaxiqvvwvwr7pzvi/IMG_0589.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748617302/saugertiesk12nyus/n1v5oaxiqvvwvwr7pzvi/IMG_0589.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748617302/saugertiesk12nyus/n1v5oaxiqvvwvwr7pzvi/IMG_0589.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748617302/saugertiesk12nyus/n1v5oaxiqvvwvwr7pzvi/IMG_0589.jpg","width":2200}])
Grade 1 students at Riccardi Elementary have spent the past few weeks learning about the life cycle of butterflies. As part of their science unit, students in Stefanie Colclough and Jennifer Wade’s classes observed live caterpillars in their classrooms and watched closely as they transformed through each stage of metamorphosis.