Happy Fourth of July! 🎉 We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration & good company. Today, we celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Let's honor their legacy
#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #America"
We're committed to creating the best learning environment for our students! Our new cell phone policy is a big step towards enhancing focus and fostering stronger connections.
Have questions? We posted an FAQ page: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-faq
🥪 Summer Meals Kickoff Party
🗓 Monday, June 30
📍Jerry Burrell Park
⏰12-3 p.m.
Don't miss the Jerry Burrell Summer Classic
Kick-off Event
Today (Friday) at 4 p.m.
Jerry Burrell Park
As we wrap up this school year, get ready for a more focused future! 🚀 Our new cell phone policy officially takes effect when we return for the 2025-2026 school year. More here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026 #FocusedLearning #Productivity
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-27-2025
Have a great weekend and a fabulous summer.
In 2025-26: New cell phone policy designed to minimize distractions & maximize learning. Pls read the letter for more info. & visit our website for updates. Family info. sessions will be held this summer.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026
SCSD Families,
Please watch for a letter regarding the new Cell Phone Policy which will take effect at the start of the 2025-26 School Year. Info is available on our website: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026
Pls keep contact info up to date.
Half days of school the last week of school for elementary and middle school students!
Dismissal times are as follows:
Grades Pre-K through 5: 11 a.m.
Grades 6 - 8: 11:45 a.m.
REMINDER of schedule change for this week due to the extremely warm temperature forecasted.
-> Students in grades Pre-K through 8 will attend a half day of school Monday through Friday.
Friday is the last day of school for elementary and middle school students.
Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-20-2025
Due to the extremely warm temperatures expected next week, we are changing the schedule to half days of school for students in Grades K-8.
June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 will be a half days of school.
Regents will take place at the high school as scheduled.
If your student ordered a yearbook, they will be given out tomorrow, 6/20.
Have a great night!
There will be a special breakfast for 5th grade students tomorrow at 9:30 am.
This will be a time for students to visit with each other, have yearbooks signed and talk about the move to Middle school.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
We wish you a meaningful Juneteenth!
Looking for something fun to do today? Be sure to come by the SchenEquity Block Party.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
We hope to see you there.
The SchenEquity Block Party is starting now. Don't forget to come by. It will be taking place until 3 p.m. today at 530 Liberty St.
The SchenEquity Community Block Party goes until 3 today. Come by for some FREE family fun. It's downtown at 530 Liberty St. (at the SCSD Family and Community Engagement Center).
Good Morning Fifth Grade Families! Congratulations to your students, and to you! A few quick reminders:
Students should be at school ON TIME as they will be rehearsing before you arrive.
Doors will open for families at 8:45
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MEETING CANCELLED
The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 is cancelled. It will be rescheduled. We will post the reschedule date soon.
