Click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto’s update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-04-2025
Have a great weekend.
⚾ Another Daily Gazette feature! This time, they highlighted our baseball team, the Patriots! 🏆 Hear directly from the Patriots themselves on what’s up this season, what challenges they’re facing, and what’s in store for the team. Check out the full article here: https://www.dailygazette.com/sports/schenectady-baseball-players-embracing-the-rebuild/article_3c98041b-b09c-4228-8d03-f4677c39d21b.html
📖 Happy Librarian Appreciation Day to all the dedicated librarians across the district! Thank you for the countless ways you inspire curiosity, foster a love for reading, and make learning accessible to all. Students—take a moment today to show your appreciation! 💗
📢 We want to hear from you! Help us recognize outstanding individuals by nominating SCSD staff for our Passionate Person of the Week and Teacher of the Week social media campaigns.
🔹 Nominate a Passionate Person here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO8rveHrDO-lW3DMaKSRH2uBexsQjctj910hHnzH3CnwRqhg/viewform?usp=header
🔹 Nominate a Teacher here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxMOCumlL5WS00xRknxX3Ar7R4_DxJc2fyXEl25aWwHrwJ4w/viewform?usp=header
Your input makes a difference—let’s celebrate those who inspire us! 🎉
Looking for the perfect prom dress? We've got you covered! 👗 Visit Bethel Northside Community Center for $20 dresses! Scan the QR code or click this link to reserve your shopping time: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/943331160053/false#/invitation
🎭 The highly anticipated School of Rock production by SHS theatre students and staff was featured in the Daily Gazette! A huge congratulations to the cast and crew on this well-deserved recognition. Don’t miss their performance TONIGHT at 7 PM—come see their hard work pay off! Check out the full feature here: https://www.dailygazette.com/life_and_arts/schenectady-high-school-rock/article_3261359a-4963-4871-a809-ce0703c03d9c.html#2
🍔Our Food Services team is collecting student feedback. Student Voice is valued in Schenectady and we look forward to hearing from all grade levels.
Congratulations to Mrs. Rush's Lincoln Elementary School Team of students for taking 2nd place at the Olympics of the Visual Arts! Such a great achievement—hard work and creativity really paid off! 🎨🏆👏
The Blue Rose Theatre Company proudly presents... School of Rock! 🎸 Join us to see our talented performers TONIGHT at 7PM. Please remember there is no matinee, the shows all take place at 7PM! If you cant make it, the show goes on Friday and Saturday night at 7PM!
Here are some great photos from Howes' Positive Attendance Celebration on Tuesday! 🎉 We’re so proud of all our students who received attendance awards. Keep up the amazing work and love for learning! #ProjectBeHere
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Rachel Haas as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Rachel is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 3 years teaching 6th grade english at Mont Pleasant! #passionatepeople
✨ Looking for the perfect prom outfit? 👗🤵 Stop by Bethel Northside Community Center Saturday the 12th for stylish and budget-friendly dresses and suits! Reserve your shopping time slot here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/943331160053/false#/invitation
📢 Is your 4-year-old ready for Pre-K? 🎒✨ Apply today to secure a spot at one of our amazing Pre-K locations! For more details and to access the application, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
The Blue Rose Theatre Company proudly presents... School of Rock! 🎸 Join us to see our talented performers TOMORROW NIGHT or April 4th or 5th. 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! Please remember there is no matinee, the shows all take place at 7PM!
As part of our strategic plan and for para appreciation day, we proudly recognize Tina Cook as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Tina!⭐ #passionatepeople
There are two Board of Education seats up for election this year 🗳️. If you're interested in serving the district, petitions are due by April 30th! 📅 For more information, please use this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2065221
A huge shoutout to all the incredible paraprofessionals in our district! You are the heart of every classroom, providing essential support to both students and teachers, ensuring their success. Today, take a moment to wish your classroom’s paraprofessional a Happy National Paraprofessional Day and let them know just how much they mean to you! ❤️
📰 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!
