TY to SCSD Educational Fdtn which has provided over $560K to our teachers / 40 grants for $59K this year. This is another example of Pillar 2 of our Strategic Plan. Learn more & how you can help here: https://www.scsdef.org/ #partnershipswithparentsandcommunity
6 minutes ago, SCSD Communication
Partnership with Families and Community
As part of our new strategic plan, we proudly recognize James Spooner as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, James!⭐ #passionatepeople
about 1 hour ago, District Communications
James Spooner
James Spooner
Another example of Partnerships w/Families & Community (Pillar 3) ... Members of our community coming together in support of our students, families & community to discuss solutions around food insecurities & how to expand access for families through our partnership with the Regional Food Bank, IEE and food services. #partnershipswithfamiliesandcommunity
about 1 hour ago, SCSD Communication
Partnership with Families and Community
We are currently looking to hire a middle school science teacher! If you are interested, please click or copy this link: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=38183
1 day ago, District Communications
We are Hiring
This week's Board Member of the Week is Nohelani Etienne, who was re-elected to the SCSD Board of Education in 2023. We had the opportunity to sit down with Nohelani to chat about all things SCSD—stay tuned for her full interview this Friday across our social media platforms! 🌟
1 day ago, District Communications
Nohelani Etienne
Nohelani Etienne
We have pre-K openings! To register your child, please call (518) 881-3771. Remember that your child must have turned 4 before December 1, 2024!
2 days ago, District Communications
Pre-K
Congratulations to Xiomary Nales and Jane Kitch-Willis for participating in the Regional Poetry Out Loud contest at Hudson Valley Community College! Special shoutout to Jane for placing 2nd. She’ll represent Schenectady High & the Capital Region at the State competition in NYC on March 15! Photo courtesy of Teachers & Writers Collaborative. ⭐
2 days ago, District Communications
Poetry Contest
Community Event Reminder: Mark your calendar for the "Black Family Wellness Expo" scheduled for March 15 noon - 3 p.m. at Schenectady High School. Free Admission.
4 days ago, SCSD Communication
Black Family Wellness Expo
ALERT: Due to the winter storm forecasted, all SCSD campuses will be closed Sunday, February 9. This includes community events, district events and activities, games and practices. Be safe!
4 days ago, SCSD Communication
Campus closed
Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-february072025 Have a great weekend.
5 days ago, SCSD Communication
Superintendent's Update
Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which has moved to Saturday the 22nd! 🏀⚽️ Join us for a day filled with fun sports games and exciting STEM activities. Don't miss out—see you there!
5 days ago, District Communications
Sports
🧐You won't want to miss this game! 🏀🏀🏀 Students vs. Staff Basketball Game February 27 5 p.m.
5 days ago, SCSD Communication
Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
🚧 SEI and Jacobs | LeChase met with high school and district leadership this week to discuss the upcoming work at SHS that is part of our ongoing capital project. Read more about the progress of the project here ➡️https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/files/DDLUZ67E6EA8/$file/Capital%20Project%20Update.pdf
5 days ago, District Communications
Capital Project at the high school
❓❓ Do you know what the five safety protocols are and what they mean? Weapons screening is an additional layer added to our safety plan. Earlier in the year (prior to weapon screening), we shared a video regarding safety in our district including an overview of the five safety protocols. You can watch that video here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/video-safety-measures-and-protocols
6 days ago, SCSD Communication
Do you know?
Is your 3 or 4-year-old ready for Pre-K? Please learn more about how our enrollment process works by attending our information session on the 24th! 🏫 🎒 RSVP through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehnNyj3N-96Ez3qWruAYOLCBZiewTRVL9nZ4VKdMbJUOitdw/viewform
6 days ago, District Communications
UPK
School is closed today due to the anticipated weather later. There is no out of district transportation. Office staff reports. We will monitor the situation and provide an update to staff if any change. Be safe today.
6 days ago, SCSD Communication
We haven an opening for a Parent Liaison. If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the link for more info and to apply: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=54570
7 days ago, SCSD Communication
Hiring Parent Liaison
🎭The Blue Roses Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their second production of the season: Vampire Cowboy Trilogy ⏰ Thur, Fri and Sat, Feb 13-15 at 7pm, with a 2 pm matinee on 2/15 For more information, please see the poster designed by our SHS Digital Arts program!
7 days ago, District Communications
Vampire Cowboy
As part of our new strategic plan, we're excited to announce Melissa DiGiovanni as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Melissa is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her 29 incredible years of teaching second grade! 📚
7 days ago, District Communications
Teacher of the week
Here are some highlights from Dr. Cotto's visits over the past two weeks! He attended the varsity girls' wrestling match against Niskayuna, attended the district offices' WISE training, participated in Literacy Saturday at FOC, and spent time with our students at Zoller! ✨
7 days ago, District Communications
Girls Wrestling
Saturday Literacy
Saturday Literacy
Zoller Student
WISE Training
Saturday Literacy