💵 A big thank you to our district administrative team, district office staff, elementary and high school leadership, and our partners from SEI for participating in Scrabble-Rama on Saturday. Your support made all the difference.
Special thanks to Al and the Reading is Fun team for your dedication to students, staff, and families in the Schenectady community!
As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Leah Hall as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Leah!⭐ #passionatepeople
😎 We’re excited to announce that the 21st Century Summer Program application is now open! Deadline to apply is May 2. Click the link to register ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchrgL9G7BbR4uBAMVuGUufDcVGi475AoFEDeWQmWN7sqoH-Q/viewform
Come check out the amazing Vejigantes mask art created by the talented students of Hamilton Elementary! 🎨 The reception will be at 530 Liberty Street TOMORROW, starting at 2:30 PM. These traditional Puerto Rican masks will be on display, showcasing the hard work our students put into decorating the halls of the central office.
Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Javeiya Garlic , SHS Class of 2014, who is now a Behavior Services Clinician. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!
April is Arab American Heritage Month. Let's learn honor and celebrate the rich history and contributions of Arab Americans. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth
This week’s #ProjectBeHere graphic highlights the importance of opening a line of communication with the school! 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
We are offering a new opportunity for high school students to learn social media, marketing, and sports information. You'll develop skills in graphic design, writing, digital storytelling, and communication, while gaining hands-on experience that could kickstart a career in media, marketing, or communications. Schenectady High School students who are interested should take the survey before this Friday. 🔗 https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/422304852/welcome
🎵 Let's support music in our schools! 🎵 Check out this flyer to learn more about Friends of Music and how you can get involved—click the link for details about this month’s meeting and more ways to make a difference through music. Link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/friends-of-music
🏈 You don’t want to miss this! The Patriots Spirit Bowl is happening this Thursday, April 10th, at 4:30 PM—get ready for a night of football , fun , and team spirit 🔥!
The Blue Rose Theatre Company proudly presents... School of Rock! 🎸 Join us to see our talented performers for their last show TONIGHT at 7PM. Please remember there is no matinee, the show only takes place at 7PM!
🎨 Don't miss the incredible artwork opening at The Plaza on April 11! These talented students have put in hard work and deserve the recognition. The exhibit runs until May 16—check the flyer for reception details. Amazing job, students! 🖼️
Happy Saturday! Dr. Cotto recently caught up with Omesh Rengasammy, a proud SHS alum who is now a successful auditor at Stewart’s Shops. He also had the chance to speak with current students Vanita, who hopes to become a teacher, and Varsha, who is working toward a career in law. It’s always inspiring to see our students and alumni pursuing their passions and reaching for the stars! 🌟
⚾ 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
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.
📖 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! 💗
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
📢 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! 🎉
🍔Our Food Services team is collecting student feedback. Student Voice is valued in Schenectady and we look forward to hearing from all grade levels.
