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City Council Rundown: Capital Budget Proposed, and Mayor lays out case for changed UDO.

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It was a late night in Saratoga Springs as the City held its regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

On the agenda was a public hearing on the city’s nearly $25 million capital budget and a discussion of proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance.

Here is a rundown of what happened at the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting.

Mayor lays out case for UDO.

The mayor’s proposed changes to the UDO were once again a hot topic of conversation this week as Deputy Mayor Lisa Shields presented multiple slides regarding the changes and progress made on a final draft since changes were first proposed in April.

Shields made the presentation during both the preliminary meeting on the morning of August 17 and the City Council meeting on the evening of August 18. In the preliminary meeting, Shields answered questions from City Council members.

Among the key issues facing the proposal is regarding the city’s architectural review district, which covers the city’s “gateways” along Route 9, Route 50, Lake Avenue, West Avenue, Union Avenue, Washington Street, and Van Dam Street — among other areas.

The architectural district is one of two districts in the UDO under the purview of the Design Review Board — the other being the historic district, which often overlaps the architectural review district in several areas such as Union Avenue and Broadway.

While several of the amendments in the June draft have received favorable opinions by the State Historic Preservation Office, DRB, and Planning Board, a key area of concern is demolition in the architectural review district.

Under the current UDO, the DRB can make determinations regarding historic significance in the architectural review district and raise the threshold for demolition of structures deemed historic.

The mayor has sought to change this and argued that the DRB has been too broad in applying historic standards. He said that a house could be in the architectural review district and after a vote of the DRB, the house could have historic standards applied to it.

Under the proposed changes, if the DRB finds historic significance of a structure, they would be required to make a recommendation to the City Council to designate the structure as a landmark or part of a historic district.

Both the DRB and Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation have pushed back against this change. In their advisory opinion, the DRB argued that the changes would threaten the historic buildings in the district and are “too far-reaching.”

Samantha Bosshart, President of the Saratoga Springs Foundation spoke at the August 18 meeting. She questioned the urgency of the amendments and argued that the changes go too far.

“There may be provisions that need clarification and processes to be improved, but improvement is different than weakening preservation provisions and protections afforded in our historic buildings,” Bosshart said. “Once a significant building is demolished, it’s gone forever. No later comprehensive plan, no ordinance or amendment can bring it back.”

There have been no scheduled hearings on the proposed changes as of the time of publication.

City unveils Capital Budget.

The other main talking point during the meeting was the proposal for the 2027 capital budget. The budget, which is just a proposal covering capital projects, was presented by Shields during a public hearing before the meeting began.

The capital budget is separate from the operating budget, which will be proposed at a later time. In total, 24, projects were recommended, with an additional 12 projects shifted to 2028.

Among the proposed projects is a new police station set to cost the city over $14,000,000. The new station would replace the current station, which sits in the basement of City Hall and has served the city for over 150 years

Mayor Safford said that the project is set to be funded through the sale of unused city properties and could be combined with a DPW garage that would replace the current facility on Van Rensselaer Street.

Saratoga County Run Down: Hearing Scheduled for Tax Breaks for Disabled Veterans 9/11 Responders Honored, and State Money for Youth Sports Distributed.

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Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Ian Murray, Joe Fodera, Robert Williams, Tamim Fares, Frank Tatum, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil Barrett.

It was a quick afternoon in Ballston Spa as the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting to decide legislation. 

On the agenda this week, in addition to the normal spending items and hiring changes were a resolution honoring 9/11 first responders, a new tax breaks for disabled veterans, and over $250,000 in state funding distributed to youth sports. 

Here is a rundown of key events at this week’s Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting. 

Hearing Set for Major Tax Breaks for Disabled Veterans 

A law that would grant a full county property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was introduced this week with a public hearing set for Sept. 9. 

The bill was introduced in response to a State Law passed in 2025 which granted jurisdictions the ability to grant a full exemption for those who are fully disabled due to injuries sustained during their time in military service. 

To qualify veterans must have a disability rating of 100% from the VA. Under the VA’s system, the total disabilities a servicemember has is calculated and combined. The maximum rating is 100% while the lowest rating is 10%. These ratings determine monthly payments and other VA benefits. 

According to Board of Supervisors Chair Phillip Barrett, in Saratoga County, there are 3,585 veterans receiving some sort of VA disability benefits. Of these 775 have a 100 disability rating from the VA with 705 of those being considered being considered permanently disabled, according to Saratoga Springs Supervisor Minita Sanghvi. 

It’s unclear how many of these veterans own homes in Saratoga County. However, Sanghvi said that estimates from the county so far indicate that taxes would go up only a few dollars depending on the assessed value, due to this legislation. She also said that once this legislation is passed, the City of Saratoga Springs will be able to consider whether it wants to grant exceptions for city property taxes. 

A public hearing on this legislation will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 in the Board of Supervisors room in Ballston Spa.

9/11 Anniversary Marked by the Council 

During the meeting, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honored four individuals with a connection to the attacks. 

The four individuals were: 

• Joe Fodera, a Halfmoon Town Justice who served as an NYPD detective who responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11 and served there for months afterwords.

• Robert “Bobby” Williams, a former Saratoga Springs Fire Chief and former member of New York Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue team who deployed to New York City in the aftermath of the attacks. 

• Frank Tatum, a Stillwater resident and attorney who represented 9/11 victims’ families after the attacks. His mother, Diane Moore Parsons, was killed on 9/11.

• Tamim Fares, a US Army Sergeant and Saratoga County Veterans Service Officer who served during the War on Terror and saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Over $250,000 in Funds Distributed to local Youth Sports and Education Groups. 

During the meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted on two resolutions that will have an impact on youth sports in Saratoga County.

The two related resolutions saw the Board of Supervisors accept and allocate over $250,000 in money for youth sports and education groups in Saratoga County. Of this money, $112,117 was for municipal youth team sports while $139,855 was for youth sports education and opportunity. 

Here is a breakdown of who received the money. 

• Ballston Spa Junior Baseball League: $15,000

• Galway Baseball and Softball League: $20,000

• Halfmoon Girls Softball: $15,000 

• Miss Scotties Softball: $15,000 

• Old Saratoga Athletic Association: $20,300

• Saratoga Youth Lacrosse Association: $10,000

• Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Youth Activity Fund: $11,300

• Department of Aging and Youth Services – Double Dutch Jump for Youth Month: $11,500

• Department of Aging and Youth Services – Lifeguard Training Course: $12,000

• Department of Aging and Youth Services –NW Region Dance Program: $13,000

• Department of Aging and Youth Services – Regional YSEF Opportunities: $18,300

• Mechanicville Area Community Services Center – Dance Program, Girls on the Run, & Open Sports Clinics: $8,000

• Shredders MTB, Inc. – Devo Bike Racing Team: $6,000

• Shredders MTB, Inc. – Youth Mountain Recreational Biking: $10,000 

• Town of Corinth – Youth Sports Programming: $9,220

• Town of Northumberland – Summer Adventure Program: $10,000

• Town of Waterford – Learn to Swim: $9,557

Mechanicville Woman Arrested for Arson 

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A Mechanicville woman has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a garage on Main Street in Mechanicville. 

Alisha Cooper, 46, was arrested and charged with third degree arson, attempted third degree arson, third degree burglary, and third-degree criminal mischief. 

According to the Mechanicville Fire Department, crews were dispatched to 192 South Main Street on August 10, 2026, at 7:42 p.m. for a structure fire. On scene, crews found a 25 by 100-foot garage with heavy fire conditions and reportedly heard multiple explosions coming from the structure. 

Within 20 minutes, firefighters were able to get the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to surrounding buildings. No injuries were reported in the fire. 

The fire was investigated by the Mechanicville Police Department and Saratoga County Cause and Origin Team. According to the Mechanicville Police Department, witnesses observed a woman, allegedly identified as Cooper, leaving the scene of the fire around the same time as the alarm. A search warrant was later executed at her residence, where police say they found additional evidence. 

Cooper is alleged to have illegally entered the garage, set it on fire, attempted to set a truck on fire, and damaged a vehicle in the garage. Police said they believed the incident stemmed from “an ongoing family despite.” 

Cooper was arraigned and released to pre-trial services pending further proceedings. 

Multiple agencies responded to the fire including the Arvin Hart Fire Company, Hillcrest Fire Department, Melrose Fire Department, Hemstreet Park Fire Department, Clifton Park Fire Department, Stillwater Fire Department, Waterford Fire Department, Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS, Saratoga County Cause and Origin Team, Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services, and the Mechanicville Police Department.

Milton Man Arrested for Allegedly Running Fake Basketball Team

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A Milton man is facing felony charges after he allegedly collected money from parents for a basketball team that didn’t exist. 

Norbert Sygdziak was arrested on July 21 in the Town of Milton on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny, felony 1st degree scheme to defraud, misdemeanor 2nd degree scheme to defraud, and five counts of misdemeanor petit larceny. 

According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Sygdziak allegedly collected money from parents in order for parents to join a basketball team that didn’t exist. The scheme is alleged to have occurred between February and April 2026 and resulted in over $1,000 being stolen from parents in the Town of Malta. 

Sygdziak was issued appearance tickets pending proceedings in the Malta Town Court.

“The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Deputy Dylan Ferguson at dferguson@saratogacountyny.gov,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. 

This isn’t the only legal matter facing Sygdziak. A review of court records from New Jersey and New York show several default judgements against Sygdziak related to a company he owned in New Jersey called “RideAlongNow.” 

Charter Review Commission Holds Public Forum on Proposed Amendments

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The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission recently held a public forum on several proposed amendments to the city’s charter that will be on the ballot in November. 

The proposed amendments represent phase two of the commission’s review of the charter which focuses on changes that would require ballot approval to be implemented. The first phase of the charter focused on things that could be addressed only by vote of City Council. 

Most of the changes proposed by the Charter Review Commission involve internal changes to certain functions of city hall as well as the transition between City Council administrations. 

Among the changes most impactful to voters will be a change to how the city deals with vacancies on City Council. Under the current charter, if a vacancy occurs, the council is required to fill the vacancy through appointment until the end of the year. If an election is not held by the end of the calendar year, then a special election is called. 

Under the proposed change to the charter, however, any vacancy that occurs over 180 days from the next general city election would be required to go to a special election between 70 and 90 days from the date of the vacancy. If the vacancy occurs within 180 days of a general election, however, the special election can take place on that day.

The other notable change to the charter concerns how budget programs are managed. Instead of starting the process in August with the issuance of a call letter, the new process would push the start date for the process up to July. It also provides more specific requirements for each department when submitting their budget requests.

During the public forum held on August 11, the commission heard from the public on the proposed changes. Five people spoke at the meeting, of whom two were city employees who had concern regarding language in the proposed charter impacting their work. 

Under the proposed changes, two offices — the Risk and Safety Office and the Public Information Administrator, would be brought under the umbrella of the Mayor’s Office. In the case of Risk and Safety, the responsibilities would be placed under the Office of the City Attorney. 

Currently, the Director of Risk and Safety is housed in the Accounts Department while the IT administrator is housed in the Finance Department. 

During the public forum both Rachael Capasso, Director of Risk and Safety, and Jeff Cornick, IT Systems Manager, expressed concerns that the current language of the proposed amendments would negatively impact their work.

Capasso pointed out that while the duties of the position transferred under the proposed amendment to the office, the position itself didn’t and requested that commission adopt language in their proposal ensuring that the position remains a professional role in the city.

“I’m not asking the committee to preserve an outdated reporting structure,” Capasso said. “I’m asking the committee to preserve the position title, professional responsibility, and civil service status while updating the reporting relationship to reflect the proposed charter amendment.” 

Cornick, meanwhile, expressed concerns that by making the positions appointed under the mayor’s office would remove civil service protection and make it so that the position could change due to the sole discretion of the mayor rather than professional needs. 

Outside of the two workers, the other three spoke about issues currently being addressed by the proposed phase two amendments such as providing more community input in government actions, elimination of language surrounding the supervisors, and the need for more information regarding the proposed changes.

The commission has until the end of the month to submit the proposed changes to be on the ballot.

Mechanicville Resident Promoted to Top Enlisted Position in New York Air National Guard.

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Chief Master Sergeant Lynette Tangredi has been promoted to the top enlisted leader of the New York Air National Guard.

A Mechanicville resident has been promoted to the top enlisted rank of the New York Air National Guard. 

Chief Master Sergeant    Lynette Tangredi was promoted during a change of command ceremony in Latham on August 6. She succeeds Chief Master Sergeant Michael Hewson who served in the role since 2023. 

In her new role, Tangredi will serve as the top enlisted leader of the New York Air National Guard, advising commanders on “all matters concerning the health, welfare, morale, career progression, professional development and the effective utilization” of personnel in the New York Air National Guard.

According to her official biography, Tangredi first enlisted in the Air Force in 1997, serving in Virginia as a computer systems operator. After serving on active duty for three years, she joined the Air National Guard in October 2003 — first with the 152nd Airlift Wing in The Nevada Air National Guard. 

In June 2004, Tangredi joined the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing based out of Schenectady. She would serve with the 109th, rising through the enlisted ranks until 2021, when she became the superintendent of the New York Air-Active Guard Reserve Office. Her most recent assignment was the Senior Enlisted Leader of the New York Air National Guard Headquarters which she took over in 2025.

In 2016, Tangredi was named First Sergeant of the Year for both the 109th and New York Air National Guard and earned the Outstanding Enlisted Leader of the Year Ribbon. Other notable awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and Air and Space Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster.

The New York Air National Guard is comprised of five wings plus the Eastern Air Defense Sector and 152nd Air Operations Group. Its 5,900 airmen account for over five percent of the Air National Guard’s total personnel strength. The New York Air National Guard is unique as it contains the only ski equipped LC-130 cargo aircraft in the world. The LC-130 is the largest ski-equipped aircraft in the world and is in service with the 109th Airlift Wing out of Schenectady.

In addition to the 109th  , the Air National Guard is comprised of the 105th Airlift Wing out of Newburgh, the 106th Rescue Wing out of Westhampton Beach, the 107th Attack Wing out of Niagara Falls, and the 174th Attack Wing out of Syracuse. It’s also in command of the Eastern Air Defense Sector out of Rome which handles NORAD’s early warning mission for the Eastern United States and Canada.

Local Leaders Call for Tougher Child Neglect Legislation

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Legislators and local law enforcement officials held a press conference announcing new legislation that would stiffen penalties for child neglect. (Aidan Cahill)

The Death of a three-year-old girl in Corinth has prompted members of the state legislature to push for a new law aimed at increasing penalties for Child Neglect. 

The bill, named “Joycelynn’s Law,” is named for Joycelynn Ann Dylewski who died in February 2025 after being found covered in lice and struggling to breathe in Corinth. 


The death of Joycelynn Ann Dylewski and subsequent outrage over the 1⅓ to four year sentence for her parents for causing her death prompted the new bills

After her death, Dylewski’s parents Matthew and Samantha were arrested and eventually plead guilty to criminally negligent homicide and lost custody of their other four children. In June, the two were sentenced to 1⅓ to four years in prison — the max penalty under New York Law. 

This sentence is what prompted Senator Jim Tedisco and Assembly members Marry Beth Walsh and Matt Simpson to propose legislation that would enact severe penalties when a parent or guardian causes the death or injury of a child through neglect. 

The proposed legislation would amend the current statute for endangering the welfare of a child by creating a new felony charge, aggravated endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in sentences of 25 years to life for causing the death of a child and 5 to 15 years for causing severe injury. 

In a press conference held on Aug. 4, Senator Tedisco outlined the reasons for the law, arguing that the sentence didn’t provide justice for the three-year-old. 

“What we’re trying to do is provide justice,” Senator Tedesco said. “We’re not going to get the justice for Jocelyn, but the only good thing maybe is we can get some justice from some other children, and possibly send a message to individuals who are going to provide this type of neglect, this type of care, this type of trauma to young children.”

Tedisco also talked about the condition that Dylewski was found in, emphasizing the need for new legislation.

“The child had not visited a doctor or a dentist in close to one year,” Senator Tedisco said. “Her teeth were decayed and blacking. Her body was full of lice. She was skin and bones not getting nutrition, and she was given clonidine, which is a drug not prescribed for her.”

The legislators were joined at the press conference by Saratoga County Sheriff Jeffery Brown and District Attorney Brett Eby, both of whom spoke about the case and offered support for the legislation. Brown said the legislation helps solve a gap in the current laws by introducing more accountability in the system. 

“Accountability when we make an arrest, we get a conviction is important,” Brown said. “The laws simply do not allow these defendants charged with these types of fact patterns to be held appropriately accountable.” 

Eby, meanwhile, expressed similar sentiments and also announced the creation of a new task force to deal with child abuse in Saratoga County. 

“In the next few days, we’re going to be announcing the members of the Child Safety Review Commission, which is a multi-discipline effort that’s going to have Saratoga County residents that work in the school system, family court system, law enforcement, legislators to try to have a holistic approach to see where the gaps are in the system, so we can prevent future tragedies,” Eby said. 

The bill has yet to receive a number in the assembly and is currently being reviewed by the Rules Committee of the State Senate. In addition, Senator Tedisco’s Office is circulating a petition on his website encouraging passage of the bill.

Union Avenue Bridge to be Renamed in Honor of Longtime Legislator

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A photo of Bobby D’Andrea (left) with Senator Tedisco at the late Assemblyman’s home. 
(Courtesy of Senator Tedisco).

Coming into Saratoga on Union Avenue it’s easy to see the impact of the late former Assemblyman Robert D’Andrea. 

Starting at Fish Creek, the road takes residents and visitors from the rural east side of the County and into the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. It passes by both the quiet retreat of Yaddo and the thrilling spectacle at the Race Course before ending at Congress Park. 

But before reaching those key landmarks, visitors traveling on Union Avenue and exiting Interstate 87 north have to cross a small bridge that will now bear the name of the man who represented the area for over 27 years.

The bill to rename the bridge was sponsored in the Senate by Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C) and in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D). The bill passed both houses unanimously on June 2 and was signed by the Governor on July 31.

“Assemblyman Bobby D’Andrea was a good friend and an outstanding and dedicated public servant who was always accessible and visible to his constituents and a strong voice for them,” Senator Tedisco said in a statement.  “I was proud to have served with Bobby in the Assembly and work to get this bill passed for his family and remember his legacy of service to others.”

Known as ‘Bobby,’ D’Andrea represented Saratoga Springs at the county level as Supervisor for seven years and as an assemblyman for 27. In the that time, he was known for his efforts in environmental conservation and staunch community support. 

One of D’Andrea’s most notable was the expansion of New York’s recycling program so called ‘Bottle Bill’ which requires a five-cent deposit on many non-reusable containers in New York. D’Andrea was the sponsor of the bill, whose legacy can be seen on every bottle or can bearing “NY 5¢”  

D’Andrea helped clean up the lakes of the state by introducing legislation requiring ice-fisherman to remove structures before the thaw and improving regulations for transporting horses in the state.

 On a local level, D’Andrea secured funding for the Saratoga Springs Civic Center and intervened when Saratoga Central Catholic High School — at the time known as St. Peter’s Academy — was set for closure in the 1970s. 

Outside of politics, D’Andrea owned the Kaydeross Amusement Park for 30 years. When the park closed, the hand carved carousel was sold to the City of Saratoga Springs where it was restored and placed in Congress Park. 

D’Andrea died in March 2025 at the age of 92.

Spring Freeze: USDA Opens Disaster Loans for Saratoga County 

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The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a Secretarial Disaster Designation for several New York counties — including Saratoga — after a late-April freeze damaged crops across the state. 

The declaration opens up Emergency Farm Loans for impacted farmers who have experienced significant damage or losses from the disaster and can’t obtain funding from other sources to meet their needs.

Saratoga was one of 28 counties listed as a primary disaster area for the freeze with farmers in an additional 24 counties eligible for aid should their lands touch one of the impacted counties. The freeze occurred April 19-21 and cost the state $30 million in crop losses, according to a release from New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

New York wasn’t the only stater impacted by this freeze. Areas of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Jersey, which touch the impacted counties in New York were also included in the declaration. A separate disaster declaration for 17 counties in Pennsylvania for a freeze at the same time was issued back in May.

In addition to the April freeze, Saratoga County farmers and ranchers whose lands touch Fulton and Montogomery Counties are available for aid due to a freeze that occurred in mid-May. The primary counties for this weather event were Fulton, Montgomery, Onondaga, Otsego, and St. Lawrence counties. 

In Saratoga County, the month of April saw major temperature fluctuations. According to daily temperature data from the Stillwater Reservoir Station, the days leading up to the freeze saw temperatures peak in the high 60s before dropping below freezing on April 19 and coming within 10 degrees of the lowest recorded temperature for that day during the freeze. 

While it’s far from the largest sector in the county, the agricultural sector still has a significant impact in the county. 

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, a report published by the USDA every five years, Saratoga County has 604 farms accounting for nearly 74,000 acres and nearly $29 million in revenue. In terms of total sales, it ranks 26 out of 62 in New York and 1,292 out of 3,078 nationwide. 

In terms of specific products, Saratoga County ranks 11 out of 59 counties statewide and for fruits, nuts and berries and 10 out of 60 statewide for specialty crops like Christmas Trees and nursery produced plants.

Saratoga County farmers impacted by the freeze are encouraged to contact the Washington County Farm Service Agency for information on how to obtain emergency loans.

Success on the Field and in the Classroom: NYSPHSAA Announces Awards for Academic Achievement 

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The Saratoga Central Catholic Baseball Team were one 15 teams that helped the school earn “School of Distinction” status (SCC Saints Athletic)

Saratoga County schools are well known for their achievements on the field. 

Spa Catholic went back-to-back as champions in Baseball, Burnt-Hills produced an All-American wrestler (see page 30) and Saratoga Springs was one game away from winning a state championship in Football. 

But that success doesn’t end when the students leave the field. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced which schools received School of Distinction and School of Excellence status for the 2025-26 academic year, including several Saratoga County Schools. 

These achievements recognize schools with high levels of scholar athletes. To be recognized as a scholar athlete, a student must maintain a grade point average of 90 or above. For team status, the top 75% of a team must be considered scholar athletes. 

At the end of the year, the total number of teams reaching Scholar-Athlete status and awards are given for schools with a high percentage of teams reaching that status. Schools with 75% of their varsity teams reaching the status are considered a “School of Excellence” while schools with 100% of their varsity teams reaching the status are considered “School of Distinction.” 

With all sports seasons over and GPAs finalized, here is a rundown of the Saratoga County Schools that achieved a high in and out of the classroom. 

School of Distinction 

Only one school in Saratoga County achieved school of Distinction status for the 2025-26 school year: Saratoga Central Catholic High School. All 15 of the Saints’ varsity teams achieved Scholar Athlete status with a total of 124 student athletes reaching Scholar-Athlete status across the three seasons. 

Schools of Excellence 

Six schools in Saratoga County achieved School of Excellence status. Here is a rundown of those schools. 

• Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School. 28 teams achieved Scholar Athlete team status with 497 athletes achieving status across the three seasons. 

• Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School. 18 teams achieved Scholar Athlete status with 257 athletes achieving status across the three seasons. 

• Saratoga Springs High School. 35 teams achieved Scholar Athlete status with 715 athletes achieving status across the three seasons.

• Schuylerville High School. 23 teams achieved Scholar Athlete status with 213 athletes achieving status across the three seasons.

• Shenendehowa High School. 34 teams achieved Scholar Athlete status with 520 athletes achieving status across the three seasons.

• Waterford-Halfmoon Junior Senior High School. 14 teams achieved Scholar Athlete status with 115 athletes achieving status across the three seasons.

Full totals for all school districts statewide can be found on NYSPHSAA.org