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Click on link below for a note about NYS STAR credits. SCSD can not provide info regarding homeowner eligibility for STAR programs or other benefits.
- -> https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1687539
2024 Tax Bills will be mailed July 31. 1st installment due 9/3/24
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REMINDER: Board of Education Meeting Tonight (Jul 24), 6:30 p.m.in the Mont Pleasant M.S. Schenectady Room. Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/f1M7O54SUNc
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🥕Farm to Family produce is traveling around Schenectady with free fruits and vegetables today. If you can't make it out today save the schedule for future distribution days.
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Rising 3rd through 5th grade students in the Schenectady Summer Theatre Camp are excited to announce their performance of Swamped the musical on Friday, August 2nd, at 7:00pm in the William W. Ziskin Black Box Theater at Schenectady High School.
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New York State School Boards Association recently hosted the Leadership in Education Event. SCSD Board President Rivera, Superintendent Cotto and SHS students Joyce Akhelumele, Nayda Fernandez, Jahnyce Sotomayor spoke during a panel discussion about amplifying student voice.
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Parents of 6th graders will receive a letter from your child's school.
Here are the 6th grade orientation opportunities :
-> Central Park MS, 8/15, 11 am. or 5 p.m.
- > Mont Pleasant MS, 8 27: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 8/28: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
-> Oneida MS , 8/15, 11 am. or 5 p.m.
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Congratulations to Deputy Supt DiCaprio who was invited to participate in esteemed national 'Advanced Policy Leadership Program'. Read more here: https://schenectadycsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1681741
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There is a global technology disruption impacting Windows computers. This is not cyber related but was caused by a Windows update. District technicians are in the process of restoring service to impacted Windows devices in our offices & schools. Thank you for your patience.
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Be sure to stop by the Paraprofessional Job Fair taking place right NOW!
2-4:30 p.m. at the SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center, 530 Liberty St.
On-site Interviews!
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🚨WE'RE HIRING🚨
Visit our recruiting website to see a list of open positions and start the application process.
➡️ https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
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Reminder to parents of incoming 9th graders: The Gear Up Team is providing resources to you and your 9th grader so your student can start high school off on solid footing - > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepR8ZxHrEe0LB9F86FOuLYclMW7ADvkwYLyvzQcwAf6FPsqA/viewform
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Congrats to Joseph Antonio Delgado, a 1969 grad of Mont Pleasant High School, who is being inducted into the Greater Capital Region Track, Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame! https://www.dailygazette.com/sports/joseph-delgado-hall-track/article_b7be4766-4370-11ef-b838-c7a010db009c.html
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Mark your calendar now ... The SHS Parent Empowerment Center & Home and School Alliance will be holding a summer luau on August 2, 1-7 p.m. at the Central Park Pavilion.
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Ashiya Reaster, an SHS senior, enjoys learning in the BOCES Cosmetology Program. “Every day we do something different here. It’s a new experience and that makes learning fun,” said Ashiya. She is preparing for a career in cosmetology.
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Congrats to SHS grad Greg Farone who was drafted by the the Giants in the MLB draft this week - - > https://www.dailygazette.com/sports/greg-farone-giants/article_65881b6c-4306-11ef-9a69-fba9f0635838.html
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JOIN OUR TEAM! We are holding a Paraprofessional Job Fair this Thursday, 2-4:30 p.m. at the SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center (530 Liberty St.). We will be conducting on-site interviews.
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Dr. Cotto presented a draft of the 2024-30 Strategic Plan on 7/10. The BOE will consider adoption of the plan on 8/14. The SP is our map for moving forward including goals, objectives & areas of measurements ->. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
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Nandini Mahabal, who just finished her junior year at SHS & is a student in the BOCES Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program, was hired this summer by The Bread Butler in Albany after completing her work-based learning. Nandini aspires to open her own bakery.
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The gas leak has been repaired and the Mont Pleasant has been cleared for us to return.
Therefore, the Mont Pleasant/Oneida Summer Enrichment Program will return to Mont Pleasant on Monday, July 15. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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A draft of the 2024-2025 District-Wide Safety Plan is available for review. The 30-day comment period is open July 12 through August 15 2024.
Follow the link to download the plan & to comment: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PB9G1XN3B2LT
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