When absentee ballots are counted, the name on the envelope is checked against the voter registration information to ensure it is a legal vote. Once this is complete, the envelope is opened and the folded vote is left folded and put into the ballot box and the envelope is put in a separate pile. After all of the envelopes have been opened, the pile of still-folded ballots is mixed. Only at this point are the ballots unfolded and counted. Since our ballots are one-sided, you can be assured of the absolute privacy of your vote by making sure the directions are on the outside of your ballot when folded.

Main District Phone Number: (518) 897-1404
This line is staffed from 8 am to noon Monday - Friday

Do you need help with food, a bill, or filling out paperwork?

Please contact our Family Advocate, Josh Crowningshield.

Phone Number: 518-317-0411 and email: crowninjos@slcs.org

You do not need to be a resident of Franklin County to access these services, just be a registered Saranac Lake Central School District family.

JCEO Food Pantry at the High School

The Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties recently opened a permanent food pantry at the Saranac Lake High School (Door #17).

Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-1 by appointment.

Please call (518) 897-1446 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Bloomingdale Food Pantry

Dellice Chase, a SLCS Junior, has started a food pantry in the Bloomingdale Little Library on Route 3 (in the parking lot of Hex and Hop). The food pantry is pest proofed, and contains dry goods and canned goods. Families are encouraged to take what they need. Donations are also accepted by simply adding them to the pantry. In order to maintain health and safety, please do not leave perishable foods.

Childcare for Essential Workers

The YMCA’s School's Out Club for children ages 4 through 12, is based at Petrova Elementary, and serves emergency and essential personnel. The program runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 5 pm. For more information or to register, call 518-483-2354.

2019-2020 District Calendar

2020-2021 District Calendar