Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs Schools Set June 24 End Date for 2025-2026 Year
Saratoga Springs schools will end the 2025-2026 year on June 24, with high school Regents exams running through that date and moving up ceremonies scheduled for June 23-24.
Saratoga Springs Schools Seek Budget Approval, Bus Bond on May 19
Saratoga Springs voters will decide on a $166.1 million school budget and $2.4 million bus bond on May 19. The budget includes new athletic programs and safety upgrades.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Maple Avenue Robotics Team Qualifies for International Competition
Maple Avenue's Water Guys team finished second at a regional underwater robotics competition and will represent the school at the international championship in Maryland this May.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026