Schenectady City School District

On Thursday, Sept 19, fathers and father figures across Schenectady are participating in Dads Take Your Child to School Day. 🍎Hamilton, MLK, Paige, Lincoln, Van Corlaer and MPMS have welcome breakfasts planned where fathers and father figures can meet with school leadership and teachers. Read more about the initiative here ➡️ https://dadstakeyourchildtoschoolday.com/

⚾️Members and families of the 1954 Little League World Series Championship Schenectady team gathered at the Family and Community Engagement Center to be recognized on the 70 year anniversary of the team's win.

This afternoon Schenectady High School implemented a hold in place safety measure when two students got into a fight and one of them pulled a knife. Police responded and are on campus. Both students involved were taken to the hospital with cuts to their hands. The situation is under control and is being investigated.

⚽️🏈🏒🥍 Photos from the Athletic Hall of Fame golf tournament and induction dinner held at Rivers Casino last night.

🏀IN THE NEWS:Athletic Hall of Fame Induction https://www.dailygazette.com/sports/schenectady-city-school-district-athletic-hall-of-fame-thomas-diligence-paid-off/article_d04d258e-7121-11ef-a2b3-c70b2ec7ec47.html

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A time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Latino people, Sept 15 to Oct 15 is designated as National Hispanic Heritage Month. Today marks the independence days of five Latin countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico achieved independence on Sept 16, and Chile on Sept 18.

Happy Friday! Please click on the link for Superintendent Dr. Cotto's District Update: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-september-13-2024

🎓Beginning October 15, NYGEAR UP will be offering an after school program for all 9th grade students at Schenectady High School. The program will provide a variety of workshops and mentoring opportunities. Register here ➡️ https://forms.gle/GeLJf9iTkjBVsJzd7

⚠️ Police have asked us to delay dismissal for Keane Elementary students until 2:40 p.m. today as they continue to work on Odell Street. This shift in dismissal will effect some students who attend our middle schools and Schenectady High School, as their buses may be arriving to the buildings late. Traffic delays are expected on State Street and Albany Street in the area of Keane Elementary due to the police presence on Odell Street. We appreciate your patience as we continue to receive information from our Community Engagement Officers.

⚠️Due to police activity on Odell Street, students and staff of Keane Elementary are asked to use alternate routes on the way to school this morning.

🥬 Our Farm to Family Wheels (designed by SHS students) will be returning to the Schenectady community with free fresh food from local farms today! 🍎 Check out the schedule for stops near you between now and October 30🍎

🔬On Saturday, Sept 28, Community Schools and Gear Up will be hosting a STEM based workshop through our partnership with Genius Potential. We both students and their families to attend. All grades are welcome. Registration ➡️ https://forms.gle/iLU3v8sFugyxEKhV7

Tonight's Board of Education Work Session will be held at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. Watch a livestream of the meeting here ➡️ https://youtube.com/live/t6J1N3rDpXY?feature=share

🎥IN THE NEWS Watch Hamilton Elementary second-grade teacher, Colleen Keough, accept the award of New York State Teacher of the Year for 2025. https://wnyt.com/wnyt-commit-to-kids/schenectady-teacher-recognized-as-teacher-of-the-year/

🇺🇸 Today we remember the lives lost and America's resiliency in the face of tragedy. Never forget

We are aware that there are rumors circulating about an incident @ Sch'dy HS today! Here's what did happen ... A few student fights broke out at the same time in cafe during lunchtime. The admin & CEOs responded & broke them up. There were NO arrests, weapons or injuries.

COMMUNITY NOTE: Latin Culturefest September 14, 2-6 p.m. Jerry Burrell Park

Dr. Cotto had a busy weekend supporting our students and community including stops at Greek fest, Italian Fest, Caribbean Fest and joining the Sunday Street Soldiers.

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