October 13, 2025 by Carlin Phillips (‘27) This past week, Saratoga Springs High School updated their Academic Support Flex rules, meaning that students must have a pre-approved pass in Securely if they want to go to a different Flex room. This is not a new rule, but the administration has become stricter as to enforcing […]
SSHS Cracks Down on Securely Flex Passes Read More »
September 29, 2025 by Max Greenblatt (‘26)
Photos: Saratoga VS CBA Football, 9/19 Read More »
September 29, 2025 by Sophia Karrel (‘29) What if there was a substance that could revolutionize energy storage, cancer treatment, food packaging and more? What if I told you this material has just been found and is already defying long established scientific laws? Recently, Graphene has shaken a fundamental law of physics, the Wiedemann Franz
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September 29, 2025 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) One of my personal favorite styles of artwork is folk art, which has helped shape the societies in which we live today. Yet, this art is disappearing or being undermined by those who don’t understand its significance. Firstly, many people are unfamiliar with the term “folk art” and
Folk Art: The Past, Present, and Future Read More »
September 29, 2025 by Katie Plue (‘27) With fall of 2025 in full swing, students are in school and trying to put together outfits that make it bearable to leave the house when it’s 60 degrees at seven in the morning. However, there is a hard decision we all have to make before we walk
UGGs vs. Birkenstocks: What’s in this Fall? Read More »
September 29, 2025 by Daniela Fleming (‘26)
Comic: School’s Out, Phone’s Out Read More »
September 29, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Just three weeks into the school year, one thing has already reshaped life at SSHS: the NYS Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban. This article will share thoughts from Toga students on this policy and explore the student point of view in this shift towards no screens in the educational setting,
Is the New Phone Ban Helping or Hurting Our Students? Read More »
September 14, 2025 by Max Vogel (‘26)
Pictures: Saratoga Varsity Football Win vs. Burnt Hills, 9/12 Read More »
June 9, 2025 by Emilia Hall (‘26) The 2024-2025 school year has ended, and with this, the Saratoga Springs High School Student Council has been decided for the 2025-2026 school year, with this new leadership team ready to bring fresh energy and big ideas to our school in an impactful way. Sophia Allen has been
Meet Your 2025-2026 SSHS Student Council Read More »
June 9, 2025 by Olivia Howe (‘26) As the final days of school are upon us, NYS Regents tests begin, and our 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, students and families across Saratoga Springs are already preparing for summer break, from backyard cookouts to traveling abroad. But we aren’t alone in making these preparations
Festivity Finds: School’s Out! Global End-of-Year Traditions and Summer in Saratoga Read More »
June 9, 2025 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Walking past Mr. Halstead’s room in the E wing can often feel like a sonic assault. Between the mix of classical era compositions and 80’s progressive rock, his passion for music is amplified throughout the E wing halls. In his final year, after decades in the music department,
The Musical Life of Mr. Halstead Read More »
June 9, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) Local: -SSHS Class of 2025’s Upcoming Graduation: The senior class of 2025 will become Toga graduates Friday, June 27, as they walk across the SPAC stage in front of family, friends and teachers and move their tassel from the right side of their caps to the left. Come
Class of 2025, Pride Festivities, and Worldwide Flashpoints: A Global News Update Read More »
June 9, 2025 by Savannah Winter (‘26) June 9, 2025 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) This past weekend, Saratoga Springs prepared for one of the biggest races in the horse racing industry: the Belmont Stakes. After hosting last year’s race, Saratoga Springs was more than ready to see the large crowds of bustling tourists and horse
June 9, 2025 by Owen Dagostino (‘25) When Jon Hoek was 11, his foster father pulled a broken-down lawn mower from the back of his car. It didn’t look like much of a gift — in fact, it looked like junk. But for Hoek, it was the start of a lifelong mission: care for others,
Captain Hoek and his Heart Read More »
