
📰 Schenectady teacher and students featured in NYSUT newsletter
"Macey says giving students work-based experiences — shopping at greenmarkets, touring food service operations, catering school and community events — is another valuable aspect of the culinary arts program."
Read all about it ➡️ https://www.nysut.org/news/2025/march/cte-works

Ready to learn how to swim? 🏊♂️ Take our free swim lessons this spring available to all elementary and middle school students! Scan the code or click this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gRt0EfZiLCkDX35jlzMEEndkokSu6MNR5x4ErhfcPTQ/viewform?edit_requested=true


Future astronauts in the making! 🚀 Oneida Middle School students are tackling the NASA "Lunar Water" challenge, designing a filter to purify water for a future Lunar Habitat. Innovation starts here!





This week’s #ProjectBeHere graphic highlights the importance of engaging students in extracurricular activities to foster a strong sense of community and school pride! To learn more about Project Be Here and how to improve your student's attendance, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters


Interested in teaching in Schenectady? 🌟 Join us at our recruitment fair TOMORROW from 3-6 PM at 530 Liberty to learn more. Apply online at https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/jobopportunities.


📢 Attention word wizards! 📚 Get ready to showcase your vocabulary skills at our 5th annual Scrabble tournament, benefiting Reading is Fun! Every dollar raised will help provide books for children ages 4-9 in our reading program. This event will take place in the cafeteria.


We wish you a blessed Eid filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.


😎 We’re excited to announce that the 21st Century Summer Program application is now open!
Click the link to register ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchrgL9G7BbR4uBAMVuGUufDcVGi475AoFEDeWQmWN7sqoH-Q/viewform


Exciting News from Central Park Middle School! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a student-run News Broadcast! Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and connected to everything happening at Central Park!
Watch here 🎞 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR3g4WBgUcc

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-28-2025
Have a great weekend.
** Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31 **


🎤 Tonight at 6 p.m.
Schenectady School District presents School Yard Rap: Making history into fun rap music!
Join us at Mont Pleasant Middle School, 6 to 7 p.m.
Watch a preview here 👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lIsHsz0lY4&t=2s

The Blue Rose Theatre Company proudly presents... School of Rock! 🎸 Join us to see our talented performers on April 3rd, 4th, or 5th at 7 PM. This production was made possible with the expertise of our music director, Benjamin Zoleski, who was part of the music production team for this musical when it was on Broadway ! Don’t miss out on a night of unforgettable magic!


There is no school on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. District offices will be closed.
Eid is an important Islamic festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan—the holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr means "the breaking of the fast” in Arabic.


School/district leaders came together Wed. after school (Leadership Council). They reviewed the Strategic Plan including school/student data. Schools developed short-term smart goals & will report progress at the May meeting. #passionatepeople #studentandgraduatesuccess






Come see our talented students perform alongside world-renowned trumpeter Ray Vega TONIGHT at SHS from 7-9 PM 🎶🎺! This is a FREE concert you won’t want to miss! 🎵


As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Linda Garrigan as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Linda is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 9 years teaching second grade at Keane! #passionatepeople


🎓 Yesterday was the first of four visits to Ithaca College that are planned for our 9th grade students who are preparing to enter Schenectady High School's Learning Communities in the fall. The visit helps students develop a vision for their future selves.






🎤 School Yard Rap is coming to MPMS 🎤 You are invited to MPMS TOMORROW March 28th from 6 to 7 p.m. for this amazing event promoting equity & diversity through hip-hop.


Join girls youth lacrosse before its too late! 🥍 Click these links for more details regarding registration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qhFuJhJF2iAJ43s8vnQMl5Bf6YfOkdnd/view?ts=67e4371e and https://drive.google.com/file/d/1et0TrjqTieXXNF9v7yluIcaTEjVAhd7D/view?ts=67e43717
REGISTER USING THIS LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOwBmMbWh3dZn8MPp1YrcSX65_cxs16XZraB8_znYzpIgGPg/viewform


As part of our new strategic plan, we proudly recognize Roscoe Adams as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to ensure our students are safe at school, Roscoe!⭐ #passionatepeople


