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The Town Supervisor and the Village Mayor came to class to talk about what they do.
Students Learn What our Government Leaders Do

They received a surprise visit from Bill Murphy, Mayor of the Village of Saugerties, and Fred Costello, Town of Saugerties Supervisor, plus a special guest, Charlie the dog. Costello shared what the town oversees, including the Highway Department, the Water Department, and why dog licenses matter. He also explained New York’s election calendar reset, which moves many local elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years to align with state and federal elections and encourage more people to vote. Because of this change, even though he recently campaigned and won, he will need to run again next year. Something many adults don't even know about.

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March is Youth Art Month!

All month long, Saugerties is celebrating the incredible creativity of our students and the inspiring teachers who make it all possible!

Student holds up a toothbrush he received in his goody bag.
February is Dental Health Awareness Month

Riccardi Elementary School marked the month with a fun assembly that focused on caring for those pearly whites. A local orthodontist shared how many baby teeth and adult teeth we have, talked about foods that help teeth stay strong and foods that can cause cavities, and reviewed the right way to brush and floss.