Welcome to the Saranac Central School District
The Saranac Central School District is primarily a residential community situated at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains along the Saranac River valley in northern New York. Neighbor to the City of Plattsburgh, the school district is located in the Towns of Saranac, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, Schuyler Falls, Beekmantown and Black Brook. The District serves a student population of approximately 1,700 students and in 2006 consolidated to three school campuses, Saranac and Morrisonville Elementary and Saranac Middle/High School. Historically, the residents have consistently supported a complete range of high quality programs, services and activities for students.
Recently recognized by the New York State Education Department (S3TAIR Project) for outstanding instructional practices in the areas of literacy, special education and positive behavioral supports at Morrisonville Elementary School, the District was awarded a $10,000 State grant to share practices statewide. On July 20, 2010, Morrisonville was one of three NYS school systems highlighted for effective instructional practices on a national level in Washington, D.C. This framework of excellence is mirrored throughout our elementary schools, middle school and high school.
The District’s mission is to promote the fullest growth of all students. In doing this, we will teach all students to recognize their potential, set realistic goals and apply their knowledge to life situations.
The following 2010-2011 District goals will focus and direct our efforts toward ongoing improvement:
- Increase literacy and math achievement for all students, particularly for students in identified subgroups.
- Establish a systematic approach for student interventions in an effort to reduce the number of classified students and to provide assistance for all struggling students.
- Review District Five Year Plan for ongoing facility improvement including technology with an emphasis on “Going Green.”
- Enhance a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
As the District celebrates its successes, we also look ahead in building upon the future. To this end, our long range plan continues to focus our efforts in striving toward excellence.
Please take a moment to view our website and get to know us. Once you are more familiar with our schools and destination, we hope that you will also see why our students and staff love to learn and teach here.
We invite and welcome comments from parents and community members. We value your input as part of our improvement and planning process. Email us at kcringle@saranac.org or board@saranac.org.