We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible careers and dedication of 11 individuals who have decided to take the giant leap into retirement.

Saugerties Central School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel Erceg recently took a break from his daily responsibilities to visit with a group of the District’s elementary school students who meet regularly to talk about stuttering. The request came from speech pathologists Kelsa Shanley and Kathryn Mendoza who believed the students would benefit from hearing firsthand from someone in a leadership role who also experiences stuttering—someone real, not just a celebrity. Without hesitation, Dr. Erceg agreed.

Pre-K is open to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2025, and is available at no cost to District residents. The program is located at the Mt. Marion Learning Center, 744 Glasco Turnpike, Saugerties, and runs Monday through Friday from 8 AM. to 1 PM. Optional aftercare is available from 1 PM to 6 PM at a daily rate.

On May 20, Saugerties held its fourth Superintendent’s Conference Day of the year at the High School campus. The day focused on how staff can empower students to help create the ultimate Sawyer experience.

Student government representatives from all three elementary schools recently traveled to Albany for a special visit to the State Capitol — and thanks to some great timing, the day turned out to be even more exciting than planned!