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SSHS’ Head Over Heels: Straight from the Cast

March 13, 2024 by Francisca Schmalz (‘24) From Thursday, March 14th through Saturday, March 16th, Saratoga Springs High School’s drama club invites you to the kingdom of Arcadia for their production of Head Over Heels. The show’s plot takes after The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia from Sir Philip Sidney of the 16th century. Originally created

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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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Black History Month: Uplifting Black Female Photographers 

February 14, 2024 by Olivia Tuck (‘24) Tiffany J. Sutton – @tiffanyjoy1955  Artist Biography from her portfolio:   “Her work is characterized by the Black gaze, dual perceptions, and unique landscape; by placing Black femininity at the forefront; through complex, layered images, and introspective portraits. She has attended community colleges and Washington University in St. Louis.

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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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Graduates Barred From Expressing Accomplishments

By Tori Igoe As the graduation season approaches, students of Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) have learned they cannot decorate their graduation caps. Many students believe this rule is unfair. At SSHS we are taught everyone can be themselves, that we should not conform to the majority. Isn’t dressing completely alike going against what the

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Results From 2022 SSHS Student Council Elections

After a week of voting, the polls for the Saratoga Springs High School Student Council race closed. Here are the results from the elections: Student Council President – Evan Griffiths Vice President – Poppy Shishik Secretary – Zoravar Jassal Treasurer – Grady Frazier Public Relations –  Ava Mackenzie Board of Education Representatives – Ryan McPhee

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The Fight To Stay in School

By Ciara Meyer In Saratoga County, COVID cases rose to new highs in early January, and the Saratoga Springs City School District (SSCSD) is grappling with staffing shortages, student absences, and contact tracing challenges. When surges arise, the central debate remains whether to move temporarily towards remote schooling, but Superintendent Michael Patton prefers other solutions.  

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