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Welcome to Grant D. Morse 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.

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We are a beacon of educational excellence, where every individual is inspired to achieve their fullest potential.

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Ethan Conrad with his parents during a sports signing at Saugerties.

Ethan Conrad, Saugerties High School Class of 2022, continues to make history. The former Outstanding Male Athlete for Saugerties was selected in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs—17th overall—marking a major milestone in a standout baseball journey that began right here in Saugerties.

Read More about From Saugerties to the Big Leagues: Ethan Conrad Drafted by the Chicago Cubs
Superintendent Dan Erceg sits with a student to talk about stuttering.

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.

Read More about Saugerties Superintendent Dr. Daniel Erceg Shares Personal Journey to Empower Students Who Stutter
It's a sticky note with the words that it is time to register for Pre-K

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.

Read More about Saugerties still has openings  for our free Universal Pre-K program for the 2025–2026 school year.

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