2012-13 Stillwater budget proposal fails to get 60 percent approval

HS Distance Learning Lab upgrade proposition passes

Stillwater Central School District residents voted by a margin of 480 "yes" votes to 373 "no" votes to defeat the $21,241,738 proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year—a passage rate of 56 percent. Under New York’s new tax levy cap law, the proposed tax levy increase of 3.08 percent is above Stillwater’s calculated tax levy limit, which means that the approval of at least 60 percent of voters was required for budget passage. full story

Student artwork featured in regional Hyde Collection show

posted on may 9, 2012

Stillwater High School seniors, Perry Kennedy and Autumn Oest, have their artwork featured in the 21st regional Juried Art Show at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls. The show runs through May 27. full story

Students challenged to start a chain reaction of kindness

posted on may 8, 2012

Stillwater students in grades 5-8 were recently challenged to celebrate acts of kindness through the national program, Rachel’s Challenge, by none other than Rachel Scott’s uncle, Larry Scott. full story

Stillwater students participate, score high ratings at music festival

posted on may 3, 2012

Thirty-three Stillwater students, ranging from 6th to 12th grade, recently performed at the NYS School Music Association Festival. All of the students either scored an “outstanding” or “excellent” rating. full story

Success in the classroom, playing field and beyond

posted on may 3, 2012

At a proposed $21.2 million spending plan for next year, the school budget is the biggest investment the community makes with its tax dollars. These dollars are used to prepare each and every students for success in the 21st century, and Stillwater students have shown that when given an opportunity, they soar to the top. full story

March Character Education Awards

posted on April 12, 2012

A number of Stillwater Elementary students received Character Education Leader Awards at the Morning Program Assembly on March 26. see pictures

Stillwater maintains high bond rating despite economic uncertainty

posted on march 28, 2012

Financial ratings service Standard & Poor’s recently reaffirmed Stillwater CSD a rating of “AA-“ which is a sign that the district is managing its finances in a way that is fiscally responsible. full story

2012 Warrior Walk set for Sept. 22

posted on march 22, 2012

The 2012 Warrior Walk will be held on Sept. 22, 2012 from noon until 8 p.m. Parents and community members wishing to assist should contact MS Principal Patricia Morris at 373-6100, ext. 30010.