The SIS Blog

Saratoga Independent School hosted its annual fundraising event, Big Night Out, on Friday, May 3rd, at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. A Live Auction and Paddle Raise generated significant funds to expand the financial aid program. "The goal of the evening was to increase opportunities for students to access the exceptional education we provide here, regardless of financial constraints. We're thrilled to have such a generous community of sponsors and families who helped us to achieve that goal,” noted Bob Ahrens, SIS Head of School. Currently, 20% of the student body of 175 students receive aid at some level.

Saratoga Independent School offers a Pre-K through 8th grade private, day school education. Students attend from a 30-mile radius, including six school districts that bus students daily. “Our commitment to individualized attention is a cornerstone of our educational approach, with an average class size of twelve students. This ensures that each student receives the support and guidance they need to thrive academically and personally” added Ahrens. The small school community also translates to a student having multiple faculty and staff members available to support the student and get to know their interests and needs. “Our 60-acre campus provides students with plenty of outdoor learning, while we remain focused on teaching a strong curriculum that helps students build a foundation for a love of learning as well as comprehension for a successful future,” noted Ahrens. “We recognize that many students thrive in the environment we have created at SIS and we want that opportunity to be available to more students, regardless of their financial situation”.

Families interested in attending Saratoga Independent School for the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to contact Colleen Fortune, Director of Admissions, to learn more about the school, schedule a tour, and begin the enrollment and financial aid process. Contact cfortune@siskids.org or 518.583.0841 Ext. 321.