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Exciting News: Saugerties is set to get a New Pre-K Program
The program will once again be located at the Mt. Marion Learning Center on Glasco Turnpike. This year, its hours of operation will be from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. As a reminder, while there is no cost for the program, parents/guardians are responsible for pick up and drop off.
In addition, the Saugerties Early Learning Center will also provide aftercare for students at the Mt. Marion Learning Center. To learn more about aftercare hours and cost, please contact: saugertiesearlylearningcenter@gmail.com
As a reminder, Pre-K will follow the District Calendar at the link below:
https://resources.finalsite.net/.../2024-2025Calendar.pdf
We are excited that we are able to continue providing Pre-K to our youngest Sawyers.
The Pre-K provider will be providing additional information in the coming weeks.
Please take care of one another,
Dr. Daniel. M. Erceg, Superintendent
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The Saugerties Central School District thanks our voters for their continued support. On Tuesday, May 20, Saugerties residents approved a $79.9 million budget for the 2025–2026 school year by a vote of 1229 to 465. We appreciate all the registered voters in our community who took the time to cast their ballots.