#ProjectBeHere is back! 🎉 We know student attendance can be a challenge, and our attendance team is working tirelessly to support students in every way possible. Every Monday, we'll be sharing helpful tips and updates on attendance to inspire both students and families to improve attendance rates. If you have any questions about your student's attendance, please reach out to their counselor, the school's attendance specialist, or the principal. Click here for more information about Project Be Here! https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
IN TH NEWS: Congratulations to the Central Park team. CPMS won the "Outstanding Overall Program" award in the "What's Cool About Manufacturing" contest held by Environment One.
https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/central-park-middle-schenectady/article_1de6934a-6570-462e-a3b3-bc78e78bab2b.html
🎤 School Yard Rap is coming to MPMS 🎤
Middle School Students & the community are invited to MPMS on Fri March 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. for this amazing event promoting equity & diversity through hip-hop.
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Anthony Lewis as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Anthony is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for him the past 28 years teaching global history at SHS! #passionatepeople
📢 Attention 8th grade families! Incoming freshmen will be in their own building next year. We’re hosting several info nights soon to share all the details. Check out this graphic for times and locations. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🏫
As part of our new strategic plan, we proudly recognize Jimmy Martinez as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Jimmy!⭐ #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
Black Family Wellness Expo was a great event last Saturday! 🎉 Thank you to The Links, Inc. for allowing us to host this fantastic event for our community.
#partnershipswithfamiliesandcommunity
On Monday, SHS hosted a town hall meeting led by Congressman Paul Tonko. A special thanks to our student Miguel, who expertly managed the soundboard and controlled the audio and visuals throughout the evening. The event truly wouldn’t have been the success it was without you! 🎤
Let's Talk! Please submit any questions or concerns to us directly through this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/let-s-talk
Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Gabriella Woods , SHS Class of 2008, who is now an Ob/Gyn Physician in San Diego. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!
You won’t want to miss this! 🎶 Music faculty from across the district are coming together for a special recital at Oneida Middle School TONIGHT! Join us with your family at 7pm tonight to experience the incredible talent our district has to offer! 🌟
The Culture & Climate Survey has been extended & will be open until 3/21
Click here - >. https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFLwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeGrHiLg_fs59kNenzcMH781twJYrKf4-ROgw09ugFYRkuqYOe0EVefHpw_aem_bz0rMAaakEtHQVu1WTw70w
Power has been restored to Howe Elementary School.
Do you know what the five safety protocols are? Check out this graphic to understand what each one means when you receive the notification. For an in-depth video on the protocols and safety at SCSD, click this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2014190
There is a power outage at Howe Elementary School and in the school community. National Grid is working to restore the power. We anticipate that it will be back on shortly but will keep you updated.
The Black Family Wellness Expo is taking place today!
Everyone is invited.
We're excited to invite you to the Black Family Wellness Expo at the High School tomorrow from 12-3 PM. This is a FREE, open-to-all event celebrating health, wellness, and community. Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience! ✨
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-13-2025
Reminder: There is no school Friday, March 14 and district offices are closed!
Happy Holi!
Our second annual monster project has begun! 🎨 Our high school ceramics students are shaping clay creatures based on drawings from one lucky elementary school's 1st graders. The high schoolers will gift over 80 monsters to the young artists in May. Way to go students!
