
🎓 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




Your feedback is important to us! 💬 Please read our Code of Character, Conduct, and Support here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2024-2025-code-of-character-conduct and leave us your feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctNqpmewKL3popu6ZX91HRqQYL0LBZkZ6wFJmz5caE07VmIg/viewform


Today, some of our SHS athletes made their way to Yates for the March Madness Battle of the Books reading initiative! 📚 Our students had an amazing time—huge thanks to everyone who participated and helped organize this awesome event! 🙌







REMINDER: Tonight is Family Information Night for MPMS 8th graders and their families. Join us to learn about the new Freshman Academy opening in 2025-26. Learn about the freshman experience, transition from 8th to 9th grade, supports, programming, scheduling, resources, extra-curricular activities & more.
Tonight, 6 p.m. at Mont Pleasant Middle School


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


Here is another alumni profile showcasing our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Asia Madison, SHS Class of 2013, who is now a Mental Health Therapist. Congratulations on all your achievements, Asia!


📢 Attention 8th grade families! Incoming freshmen will be in their own building next year. We’re hosting an information session TONIGHT to share all the details. Check out this graphic for its time and location. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🏫


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


UVM hosted SHS students for a two-day college tour. Students explored UVM and learned about their Young Men of Talent Initiative in partnership with College for Every Student Brilliant Pathways.
Read more about the program here ➡️ https://brilliantpathways.org/young-men-uvm/





MPMS is hosting Women's Empowerment Night this Wednesday! 🎉 This event will take place in the auditorium, with the reception in the gym. Don't miss out on food, performances, vendors, and more to celebrate the amazing women in our lives as part of Women's History Month! 💪


You are invited!
Coffee Chat with the Superintendent
March 25, 6 p.m.
March 28, 7 a.m.
No registration required!


Interested in teaching in Schenectady? 🌟 Join us at our recruitment fair on April 1st from 3-6 PM at 530 Liberty to learn more. Apply online at https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/jobopportunities.


Reminder: Board of Education Meeting,
Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., 530 Liberty St.
Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/mBq4IlCINnQ


Here’s this week’s #ProjectBeHere infographic! 📊 Check out how you, as parents or guardians, can help your child improve their attendance from home. For more information and resources on attendance, click this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters


Want to see some amazing student artwork? 🎨 Swing by the NYS School Board Association before April 30th to check it out! You can also visit the traveling art show at Proctors until May 14th!



Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-20-2025-copy
Have a great weekend.


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!
