✅ Proposition 1 passed yesterday, thank you voters! Prop 1 asked voters to change the Debt Limit for Small-City School Districts like Schenectady. This change allows our district to tackle more ambitious projects to improve schools, and treats all NYS public schools equally.
about 1 year ago, District Communications
Proposition 1 passes
C.R.E.A.T.E Community Studios is offering "Teen Open Studio" to teens 13 - 19 years old on Sunday November 12 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. See flyer below for details.
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
Community Flyer:  Teen Open Studio
Looking for the perfect Patriots Gear? The Patriots Team Shop has been extended through November 8. Go here to shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SHSPatriot
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
Patriots Team Shop
Coming up in the Butzel Gallery at SHS.... David Austin A One Person Group Show November 13 - December 22 Opening Reception Nov. 29
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
Invitation:  Art Show in Butzel Gallery
💦Congratulations to our Girls swim team, who finished sectionals in 7th place and will send 2 swimmers to states, Alexis Gibson (fly) Gabbie Norton (dive) 🏊🏽‍♀️Check out the rest of the results below🏊🏽‍♀️ Medley Relay 5th place, Emma Lupe, Camilla Supelveda, Alexis Gibson, Evelyn Carroll 200 freestyle 20th place: Kelly Waite 50 freestyle: Camilla Sepulveda 9th & Emma Lupe 7th Dive: Gabbie Norton 2nd Fly: Kelly Waite 11th place & Alexis Gibson 2nd Place 100 Freestyle: Evelynn Carroll 20th place 200 Free Relay: 5th place, Alexis Gibson, Emma Lupe, Kelly Waite, Camilla Sepulveda 100 Backstroke: Evelyn Carroll 29th place, Alexis Gibson 9th, Emma Lupe 7th 400 free relay: 7th place, Kelly Waite, Evelyn Carroll, Anettka DeGoski, Camilla Sepulveda
about 1 year ago, District Communications
Relay team poses by pool
Sectional winner next to pool
Winning relay team by pool
Sectional winner with medal
sectional winner with medal
sectional winner with medal
relay team poses with medals
Good afternoon, Please click on the link below to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for the week ending Nov. 3: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-november-03-2023 Have a great weekend.
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
Superintendent's Brief:  November 03 2023
If you are a parent of an 8th grader, please click here to open an important letter about Gear Up: https://schenectadycsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/gear-up-surveys-fall-2023
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
Gear Up Logo
November is Native American Heritage Month also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people.
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
November is Native American Heritage Month
🗣 "We need to speak our truth to help change the world" The New York State Council of School Superintendents Commission on Diversity and Inclusivity met on Thursday to hear from a group of Schenectady students. Thank you for including our students in this powerful discussion #SchenectadyRising
about 1 year ago, District Communications
students speak at Diversity and inclusion summit
group of students speak on a panel
Hot off the press! Click on the link below to open the Department of Innovation, Equity & Engagement November Newsletter >> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/3680926/IEE_Newsletter_Issue_3_11-1-2023.pdf
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
Photo of first page of IEE November Newsletter
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! Reading is Fun (RIF), a partner with our elementary schools, is seeking volunteers to read with SCSD students 30-60 minutes a week. Training & books are provided. For more information, email rifvolunteerplacements@gmail.com.
about 1 year ago, SCSD Communication
Reading is Fun is seeking volunteers
👻 Last week, students from The Law Enforcement Engagement Club and JROTC volunteered for Scare-nectady Haunted Patrol. Students handed out candy and trick-or-treating safety tips to children and met with Mayor McCarthy during the event 🎃 #SchenectadyRising #Halloween
about 1 year ago, District Communications
group photo outside of Schenectady High School
two JROTC students speak with Schenectady Mayor McCarthy
Strong schools start with strong leaders! #ThankAPrincipal #SchenectadyRising
about 1 year ago, District Communications
Principal Howard
🎃Pumpkin Smash 2023 is coming to SHS Saturday, November 4 from 10am-Noon Save your pumpkins & gourds from the SCARY🕷landfill and have them composted for use in our school gardens. Launch them with catapults created by STEM students. Free cider and donuts🍩 #SchenectadyRising
about 1 year ago, District Communications
Student smashes pumpkin
Group of students smashes Pumpkins
Group of students smashes Pumpkins
Pumpkin smash 2023 November 4 10 a.m. to noon
We continue to celebrate National principals Month by spotlighting Principal Green at Schenectady High School #SchenectadyRising #ThankAPrincipal
about 1 year ago, District Communications
Principal Green
Good afternoon! Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's brief for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-octobr-27-2023
about 1 year ago, District Communications
Superintendent's Brief: October 27
🎃Last night's Haunted Howe trick or treating even was a huge hit with families. Students exited through a pumpkin patch filled pumpkins for students to bring home🎃 #SchenectadyRising
about 1 year ago, District Communications
princess in yellow dress costume seated in pumpkin patch
skeleton costume in pumpkin patch
ninja costume choosing pumpkin
witch costume holding candy bucket
Spider-Man waves at camera
festive Halloween costume with cat ears
principal welcomes trick or treaters
lady bug costume
trick or treaters wait in line
Thursday, we lit up for #LightsonAfterschool, to celebrate afterschool programs and the critical role they play in the lives of our students and families here in Schenectady @NYSYouthSuccess @unioncollege #SchenectadyRising
about 1 year ago, District Communications
lights out n after school group project
lights on after school scoreboard
afterschool group
lightbulb science project
bulbs lit up
college students work with middle school students
lights on after school poster
🍎 Today we participate in the annual "Big Apple Crunch"🍎 Did you know that New York produces about 30 million bushels of apples annually? Crunch along with administrators and staff members from the SCSD district office and MPMS #EatLocalNewYork #WeCrunched #SchenectadyRising
about 1 year ago, District Communications
Administrators pose with New York state apples on the day of the big apple crunch
💦PHOTOS: Superintendent Soler and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chisolm splashed into the SHS pool with Woodlawn 3rd graders in our brand new elementary swim class🩱🩳🤿 #SchenectadySwims #SchenectadyRising
about 1 year ago, District Communications
student is helped by assistant superintendent to the edge of the pool
superintendent helps student put on life vest
superintendent helps students on ledge of pool
student splashes into pool off vault block
student jumps off vault blocks into pool
adults coach kids in swimming pool
student learns to save person with life preserver
superintendent speaks to students about pool safety
swim coach helps student swim underwater
gym coach helps student fasten life vest