Author: taryn.kane

The scope of Riggi’s work through the years has included supervising the buildings and grounds department, maintenance mechanics, grounds personnel, custodians and cleaners, as well as capital projects. 

Schuylerville Middle School’s new wing is designed for student collaboration, flexibility and project-based learning. 

Both grants will be used to fund new agricultural education and FFA Chapter experiential learning initiatives at the high school.

Channeled through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, the grant will pay for a new greenhouse at Pitney Meadows Farm to grow tomatoes, lettuce and other crops beyond the regular growing season.

Approved by voters in 2016, the project wasn’t slated to be finished until September of 2021. However, with the closure of schools due to COVID-19 in March, work that was anticipated to be done during the summer of 2021 was able to be accomplished during the spring and summer of 2020.

The Schuylerville Central School District extends its condolences to the family and friends of 18-year old student Caeden Frost, who lost his battle with Mitochondrial Disease on Wednesday, July 1. 

Mary-Elizabeth Foote will serve a three-year term on the New York Association of Agricultural Educators state board as a regional trustee. Click here to read more.