A Spectacular Scottie is a student who demonstrates good character not just in their academics, but in being supportive of and friendly towards their peers, is trustworthy, has a positive attitude, is involved in the community, or who shows improvement in their performance. Congratulations to these Spectacular Scotties!
Ballston Spa High School students were recently selected to exhibit their work at the annual Saratoga All Stars Art Show. Their work is on display from January 11 – February 8, 2020 at the Saratoga Arts Center with the work of other students from throughout Saratoga, Fulton & Montgomery counties. Students selected for the show include Mason Malpass, Leah Thimineur, Lindsey Warner, Shelby Whitney, Alexys Donnley, Brandy Walosin, Savannah Ingram, Lexi Lumley, Sarah Helly, Mallory Czimbal, Anna Harmon, and Sabrina Hu. Additional information is at https://www.saratoga-arts.org/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/.
Ballston Spa High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme will host an IB Information Night on January 7, 2020 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the High School Library for interested students and families. In addition to hearing about the IB options available at Ballston Spa High School, both public and private colleges will present on what role IB plays in the college admissions process. Also joining us in the discussion will be current IB students and teachers.
Members of the Ballston Spa High School International Baccalaureate and Sponsor-A-Scholar programs have continued mentoring Wood Road students for the second year. Once a month the high school students travel to Wood Road with games and activities that they have planned for their mentees. Throughout the rest of the month the students write pen pal letters to each other. The faces of all students light up when the two groups come together.
Super Science Saturday is this Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10 am – 1 pm in the Wood Road Elementary School cafetorium/gymnasium. (Snow Date is January 25th)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 358 in Ballston Spa honored two Ballston Spa teachers during a recent awards ceremony. The Veterans of Foreign Wars offer a variety of nationally accredited awards and scholarships for both students and teachers.
The application packet is available on the BSCSD website or through the UPK agencies. The application deadline is January 31, 2020.
Performances will be held on Friday, January 31; Saturday, February 1; Friday, February 7; and Saturday, February 8 at 7:00pm. There will also be a matinee performance at 1:00pm on February 1 & 8, 2020. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased at the door before each performance.
