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Welcome to Charles M. Riccardi Elementary School
MISSION
We provide equitable, engaging, inspiring, and holistic experiences that support success and empowerment for students, families, and the community in a diverse and changing world.
VISION
We are a beacon of educational excellence, where every individual is inspired to achieve their fullest potential.
News and Announcements
![The photo is of the person who will be presenting at the Board of Education meeting Dr. Rick Timbs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742512097/saugertiesk12nyus/a1tj0lwtorfjuc6bio9b/Monday.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742512097/saugertiesk12nyus/a1tj0lwtorfjuc6bio9b/Monday.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742512097/saugertiesk12nyus/a1tj0lwtorfjuc6bio9b/Monday.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742512097/saugertiesk12nyus/a1tj0lwtorfjuc6bio9b/Monday.png","width":940}])
Saugerties Central School District has hired Dr. Rick Timbs, a respected school finance expert, to assist with the development of the 2025-2026 school budget by developing a long-term financial projection. Dr. Timbs will hold a presentation on Monday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. to share insights and discuss the financial landscape ahead.
![Members of the Saugerties Board of Education prior to a meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741703062/saugertiesk12nyus/qnrmhi3yudralwmettds/IMG_3125.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741703062/saugertiesk12nyus/qnrmhi3yudralwmettds/IMG_3125.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741703062/saugertiesk12nyus/qnrmhi3yudralwmettds/IMG_3125.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741703062/saugertiesk12nyus/qnrmhi3yudralwmettds/IMG_3125.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741703062/saugertiesk12nyus/qnrmhi3yudralwmettds/IMG_3125.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741703062/saugertiesk12nyus/qnrmhi3yudralwmettds/IMG_3125.jpg","width":2200}])
Are you passionate about education and interested in making a difference in our school community? If so, we invite you to join us for a special Meet and Greet event hosted by the current members of the Saugerties Board of Education.
![It is a photo of all of our school social workers with the exception of one.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741621908/saugertiesk12nyus/iljhlg8geja34jgqp0j5/Untitleddesign21_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741621908/saugertiesk12nyus/iljhlg8geja34jgqp0j5/Untitleddesign21_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741621908/saugertiesk12nyus/iljhlg8geja34jgqp0j5/Untitleddesign21_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741621908/saugertiesk12nyus/iljhlg8geja34jgqp0j5/Untitleddesign21_2.png","width":940}])
We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible school social workers. You are the foundation of our students’ well-being—offering vital emotional support, connecting families with essential resources, leading individual and group counseling, and helping students build the coping skills they need to thrive.
![Student holds up a worksheet with lines under certain parts of the sentence to show phrasing.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741186765/saugertiesk12nyus/dhmvnhj5kgfi7qrjo1wr/IMG_9985.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741186765/saugertiesk12nyus/dhmvnhj5kgfi7qrjo1wr/IMG_9985.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741186765/saugertiesk12nyus/dhmvnhj5kgfi7qrjo1wr/IMG_9985.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741186765/saugertiesk12nyus/dhmvnhj5kgfi7qrjo1wr/IMG_9985.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741186765/saugertiesk12nyus/dhmvnhj5kgfi7qrjo1wr/IMG_9985.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741186765/saugertiesk12nyus/dhmvnhj5kgfi7qrjo1wr/IMG_9985.jpg","width":2200}])
Riccardi Elementary School’s Grade 2 students in Jody Scott’s class are leveling up their reading skills—one scoop at a time!
![A scene from the Music Man on Stage.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741271856/saugertiesk12nyus/obw7gxgrohvbd47f6psk/IMG_0341.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741271856/saugertiesk12nyus/obw7gxgrohvbd47f6psk/IMG_0341.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741271856/saugertiesk12nyus/obw7gxgrohvbd47f6psk/IMG_0341.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741271856/saugertiesk12nyus/obw7gxgrohvbd47f6psk/IMG_0341.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741271856/saugertiesk12nyus/obw7gxgrohvbd47f6psk/IMG_0341.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741271856/saugertiesk12nyus/obw7gxgrohvbd47f6psk/IMG_0341.jpg","width":2200}])
Get ready, Saugerties! The Saugerties Drama Club is bringing the magic of Broadway to our stage with The Music Man!
![Two students sitting at a table in front of a bottle game during a previous year's Spring Carnival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740072969/saugertiesk12nyus/st2oy9uwysdntd3mvrbh/431864982_980401457005517_29671778775245974_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740072969/saugertiesk12nyus/st2oy9uwysdntd3mvrbh/431864982_980401457005517_29671778775245974_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740072969/saugertiesk12nyus/st2oy9uwysdntd3mvrbh/431864982_980401457005517_29671778775245974_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740072969/saugertiesk12nyus/st2oy9uwysdntd3mvrbh/431864982_980401457005517_29671778775245974_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740072969/saugertiesk12nyus/st2oy9uwysdntd3mvrbh/431864982_980401457005517_29671778775245974_n.jpg","width":1536}])
Get ready for a day of excitement and fun at Saugerties High School's much-anticipated Spring Carnival, scheduled for Saturday, March 15, from 10 AM to 2 PM.