The IB Art Exhibition Reception, held on the 23rd, was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented student artists. The exhibit will remain displayed at SHS until May 16th—don’t miss your chance to check it out! 🎨🖼️
Food will be distributed every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please refer to the flyer for more information. Special thanks to the Guyanese Community Center for supporting and feeding our community!
Woodlawn Student Council members served 144 meals last night at the Schenectady City Mission—one of their largest crowds in a long time 🍽️. We are so proud of this dedicated and hardworking group!
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Brianna Mann as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Brianna is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 2 years teaching Kingergarten at Hamilton! #passionatepeople
Art is in full bloom! 🌸🌼 Don’t miss the chance to check out the student art booth at the Schenectady Green Market this spring—come support young talent and celebrate creativity! 🌷✨ Check the flyer for all the details!
🎨 Come see incredible student talent at the SCSD Annual Art Exhibit, on display May 2–20 at ViaPort Rotterdam Mall! Don’t miss the Opening Reception on Monday, May 5th from 6:00–7:30 PM!
In honor of CAP Month, the Family Opportunity Center invited 21st Century students to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. Students proudly displayed blue pinwheels—the national symbol for prevention—and learned how safe, supportive environments help children thrive. Together, we’re building a brighter, safer future! 💙
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#SchenectadyRising #FamilyOpportunityCenter #ChildAbusePrevention #BuildingStrongerFamilies #PinwheelsforPrevention
Registration is open for elementary summer camp. Click here for more information and to register: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2175688
Make your voice heard! 📢 Join us for the Schenectady Eats Survey Review to share your thoughts on food access in our community 🥦🍎. New location: 603 State Street. We’ll be meeting TOMORROW from 6:00–7:30 PM. 🚗 Parking is available behind the building off Chapel Street.
As part of College and Career Week, a college fair was held for our Center City students, featuring presentations from three colleges: SUNY Oneonta, Le Moyne College, and SUNY Albany. Students also took part in engaging, college-focused workshop sessions. We’re excited to see where their educational journeys will take them! 🎓
🎬 Sign up for SEP Theatre Camp
The SEP Theatre Camp is open to students entering grades 3-5 in fall 2025. The camp is meant for students interested in Musical Theatre performance. Students will learn acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of 🐠 Go Fish the musical 🐠
🗓The camp will run as part of the Extended Day Program of the Summer Enrichment Program. The camp will take place at Schenectady High School on weekdays from July 7th-August 1st, 2025 from 2:30 - 5:30pm.
🚌 Students will be bussed from their Summer Enrichment Day Program to SHS for camp each day. SCSD cannot provide transportation to SHS for students not enrolled in the Summer Enrichment Program. Students not involved in the Summer Enrichment Program will need to be dropped off at SHS Door 8 at 2:30pm each day. All campers must be picked up at 5:30 each day, there is no transportation home.
🥪 All students will receive snack and dinner each day they attend camp.
Registration is limited to 45 campers into the program and will close on Friday, May 30th. ➡️https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8UXZbn_sopRcRDr4et1dWScnYWs5bEgRbX6BvosT0cOSdlg/viewform
If you have additional questions about the program or registration, please reach out to Leia Depeche at depechel@schenectadyschools.org
📚 Join us TOMORROW at 6 PM in the Schenectady Main Library! Author Tony Hillery will share his joyful book Saturdays at Harlem Grown and chat about urban farming and growing community 🌿✨ Books will be available to purchase!
This week’s #ProjectBeHere graphic highlights the importance of our attendance staff! 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
Struggling with your child’s big feelings? Don’t worry — we’ve got you! Sign up for Tantrum Training starting this friday to learn proven strategies that help calm the chaos and support your child with confidence. Contact Laura Dapolito at DAPOLITOL@SCHENECTADYSCHOOLS.ORG or call 518-573-3955 to get started today! 💡
On Friday, our Superintendent Dr. Carlos Cotto received the Community Impact Award at the City of Schenectady Fair Housing Luncheon, an honor recognizing an individual whose passion for community engagement empowers families to understand their rights and embrace fair housing principles. He was joined by his family and members of the IEE department. Congratulations, Superintendent Cotto! 🏆
💵 Board of Education adopts $295,514,615 budget proposal for 2025-2026💵
🗓 Schenectady residents will vote on the budget and elect two members to the Board of Education on May 20, 2025.
📈 The proposed budget reflects a $17,782,846 or 6.4% increase over the current year
🚫 No increase in the tax levy for 7th consecutive year.
🍎 The proposal also includes all existing programs, services, and staffing.
⏰ Polls are open 12 - 9 p.m.
More Information can be found here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2167154
🔎 Where do I vote? Lookup tool ➡️ https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending April 25: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-25-2025
Have a great weekend.
This stunning artwork was created by over 100 Schenectady High students with Artist-in-Residence Marica Minori! 🔥 Fired in a wood kiln at 2340°F, its shine comes from melted ash and dancing flames—no glaze needed! Our students are so talented!
🐠🐙 At Hamilton yesterday, our students had an amazing opportunity to learn from sea-life experts from Via Port Aquarium! They even got to meet some incredible sea creatures up close. It was such a cool and unforgettable experience! 🐙🦀
😎 We’re excited to announce that the 21st Century Summer Program application is now open until May 2. Serving all students entering grades 6-12 for the 25-26 school year. Click the link to register ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchrgL9G7BbR4uBAMVuGUufDcVGi475AoFEDeWQmWN7sqoH-Q/viewform
