The District would like to congratulate the 15 students recognized for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to business education. To earn this honor, students must be enrolled in a business course, maintain a minimum 88% average in business classes and an 80% overall GPA, complete required business credits, demonstrate exemplary character and leadership, and actively participate in the Business Entrepreneurship Club.

My name is Bayron (Byron) Alfredo Lopez Cruz, and I am a senior at the Saugerties Central School District. I was recently recognized at a Board of Education meeting with a Sawyers Soar certificate for volunteering my time at a community event, the Sawyer Toy Express. I helped Hispanic families by translating for them from English to Spanish. I helped parents understand how the event worked and made sure they were able to choose the right toys for their children. I wanted families to feel comfortable and supported, and I did my best to make sure their kids left happy and excited for Christmas.

Saugerties High School students had a hands-on learning experience in the art room thanks to a visit from a local band logo and T-shirt designer Jeff O’Neill.

Grade 11 students in Leeann O’Neal’s US History class took a creative approach to understanding the Industrial Revolution by stepping into the role of entrepreneurs. Each student designed a new sneaker and made the case for why their product stood out in a growing marketplace.

Saugerties High School art students have been visiting local artists’ studios this fall to learn more about the creative process and the work of artists in our community. Through a partnership between the SHS Art Department and the Saugerties Arts Commission, students are exploring how art is created and discovering new ways to express themselves.