Educating Everyone Takes Everyone
Today we are sending you a few updates for your attention including new information on Friday in-person instruction at the elementary schools, Positive cases of COVID 19 in the schools, Reporting of cases, and Updates on Sports, Communications and Kindergarten Registration. Please check your email on file for the latest Message from the Superintendent. Enjoy the weekend. Thanks very much.
We were notified today of a high school student who has tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing has resulted in 21 students and 8 staff being placed in mandatory quarantine.
To prepare for Kindergarten student registration this spring, a Kindergarten Parent Orientation night will be held virtually on March 10, 2021 from 6:30-7:30pm.
The USDA has made breakfast and lunch available at no cost to all students. Our food service continues to prepare FREE meals for all students in the district- for both in-school students and remote learners. Families of remote learners are able to pick up at Gordon Creek Elementary School twice a week.
Please remember the need for absolute vigilance in maintaining and ensuring the health and safety of us all. Any information about positive COVID-19 cases or quarantining should be reported to our COVIDreport@bscsd.org email.
The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge continues to be a consistent supporter of the Scotties BackPack Program. For the 2020-21 school year they have provided $3,500 to assist with supplying weekend meals to students who may otherwise go without.
TCT Federal Credit Union (TCT FCU) has been a long-standing corporate sponsor of the district and for the 2020-21 school year is supporting the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund at the $2,500 level.
The BSHS student book club recently collected pet supplies and related items for donation to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter from family and staff members.
