Author name: The Lightning Rod

Restorative Practices: Increasing Empathy at SSHS

February 14, 2024 by Carlie Friedman (‘24) An isolated school community is making changes after the Covid-19 pandemic which stranded students and hampered development. One of those changes is the implementation of restorative practices to create meaningful connections between students and prevent truancy, fights, and other issues that have plagued Saratoga Springs High School. “Restorative

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Local Organization Spreads Dr. King’s Mission

February 14, 2024 by Eliza Krackeler (‘24) February, also known as Black History Month, finds MLK Saratoga in a state of constant motion. A group dedicated to the pursuit of a unified community, this organization constantly works to find new ways to spread its mission throughout Saratoga Springs through interactive and creative events.  Holly Hammond,

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Sahiba Says: Multitasking… Real or Fake?

January 18, 2024  by Sahiba Jassal (‘24) In the magic show of life in today’s world, where time is the grand maestro of tricks, the great spectacle of multitasking takes the stage. We, the unsuspecting magicians in this chaotic performance, are convinced that taking on a multitude of tasks simultaneously is a coveted skill to

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Setting the Foundation of the Future: SSCSD’s Legacy Project

January 18, 2024 by Alex Wersten (‘25) Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of residents in the Saratoga Springs City School District voted to approve the Legacy Project, a $129.7 million capital project aimed to create major improvements and renovations in all eight school buildings and the transportation facility, with a result of 1,530 votes

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