Schenectady City School District

Not all heroes wear capes—some wear aprons! 🦸‍♂️🍎 Huge thanks to our school nutrition team for fueling our students with healthy meals and big smiles every day.

Take a second to thank a cafeteria hero today.

#SchoolLunchHeroDay #FuelForSuccess #ThankYou

On Tuesday, Yates Pre-K enjoyed spring and soaked up the sunshine while creating a fun “dande-lion!” 🦁 ☀️

Big shoutout to our school leaders today, 🏆 Thank you for your hard work, your heart, and for making our schools safe , caring spaces where students learn and grow. We appreciate you! 🌟📚

Please take a moment to say 'thank you' to your principal for their passion and dedication.

#ThankAPrincipal. #PassionatePeople. #PrincipalAppreciationDay!

✂️ A New Chapter Begins: The SCSD Free Library is Open
We are thrilled to share that Wednesday evening marked the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for our brand-new Free Library, located right here in the SCSD Family Engagement Center.

This space was designed with our community in mind, creating an inviting spot where the joy of reading is accessible to everyone.

📚 "If You Love It, Take It!"
Our philosophy is simple: we want books in the hands of our students and families.
Just walk in and browse.
Keep What You Love: Found a book you can’t put down? It’s yours to keep.
Friends of Lbrary is constantly updating our collection, so be sure to check back often for new selections and hidden gems.

❤️ A Special Thank You
This project wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible generosity of the Schenectady Friends of the Library. We are so grateful for their ongoing support of literacy in our district.

📍 Visit Us
Stop by the Family Engagement Center during our regular hours to explore the new collection. We can’t wait to see which books you choose!

Happy Reading, Schenectady! 📖✨

#SCSDSuccess #SchenectadyReads #CommunityStrong #FreeLibrary #LiteracyMatters

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

SCSD 2026 Wellness Fair
Monday, May 4
3 - 6 p.m.
Proctors

We hope to see you there!

🚨 SCSD Employees, you're invited
We’re so excited to invite you and your family to the 2026 Annual Employee Wellness Fair- a day designed to celebrate your health, happiness, and the perfect work-life harmony.
Whether you want to sharpen your mental focus, kickstart a fresh fitness routine, or simply grab a delicious, healthy snack and recharge your battery, there’s something here for everyone!

Event Details
🗓Monday, May 4th, 2026
⏰3 – 6 p.m.
📍Proctors Theater

With over 65 vendors in attendance, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local health professionals and discover new ways to support your well-being.

🎁Raffle Prizes! 🎁
Don't miss out on our exciting raffle lineup, including:
Free One-Year Gym Membership
Spa Facial & Fine Line Tattoo
Premium Gift Baskets & Duffle Bags
Store & Restaurant Gift Cards ...and much more!

Transportation & Parking 🚗
To ensure a smooth experience, we have coordinated the following options:

Shuttle Service: We are happy to offer Capital Bus Transportation for easy travel to and from Proctors. To arrange your ride, please contact dispatch at 518-300-4015.

Parking: Complimentary parking is available at two nearby LAZ parking lots:
Clinton South Lot (Directly behind Proctors): 308 Clinton Street
Broadway South Lot (Entrance on Clinton St. Extension): 305 Broadway

🏟 Girls Modified Flag Football is new for middle school students this year. Read this article from the Gazette on the popularity of the sport and the growth of our program in just two years.
https://www.dailygazette.com/sports/schenectady-girls-flag-football-marks-new-era-of-competition-a-seat-in-the-bleachers/article_f79eb357-61dd-4f0f-80fc-b63c92e48b4d.html

This week’s Teacher of the Week is Colleen Miller! Colleen has been a dedicated kindergarten teacher at Yates for 18 years. Thank you for your dedication, Colleen!

To learn more about the passionate people in our district and explore our strategic plan, visit this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030

#passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙

🎨 Schenectady Student Art Exhibit

📍ViaPort Rotterdam Mall
🗓 May 1–20, 2026
Opening reception on May 4th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Jessica Welge, a dedicated School Counselor at Pleasant Valley. We’re grateful for her commitment and care to our students. Thank you, Jessica!

To learn more about the passionate people in our district and explore our strategic plan, visit this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030

#passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙

Happy Monday! For this week’s #ProjectBeHere message, we’re thrilled to highlight a recent attendance initiative that was a major success. This past Sunday’s JCC Touch-A-Truck event brought together nearly 700 attendees for a day of community and discovery, marking a phenomenal 50% increase over last year! We were especially proud to see nearly 200 complimentary tickets redeemed by students who earned them through their positive school attendance. Our volunteers at the ticket booth had the wonderful opportunity to personally congratulate these achievers, and the genuine pride on their faces was easily the highlight of the day. It was truly inspiring to see these young learners celebrated for their dedication and enjoying the rewards of their hard work alongside their families. 🚛💨✨ #StudentSuccess

Building futures in finance! 🏦 SHS business students visited Beacon Bank’s Downtown Albany office this Wednesday to explore career paths in banking. From networking with commercial lending experts to a behind-the-scenes tour of the corporate headquarters, it was an invaluable look at the industry in action. 💼

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-april-24-2026-01

Have a great weekend.

Attention Paige Families! 📢 In case you missed this morning's Dual Language Family Information Session, please join us at Paige Elementary at 4:30 PM this afternoon or visit the link below to watch the stream from earlier today. This is an exciting opportunity you don't want to miss—we hope to see you there!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvy2Sgr-g8

This week’s Teacher of the Week is Anna Kuang! Anna has been a dedicated math teacher at OMS for 4 years. Thank you for your dedication, Anna!

To learn more about the passionate people in our district and explore our strategic plan, visit this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030

#passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙

Take a look at the highlights from last night’s What’s So Cool About Manufacturing (WSCM) awards! We are incredibly proud of the video productions showcased by our three middle schools. A huge congratulations to everyone involved—fantastic work, team!

Yesterday, students and admins gathered at Rivers for the City’s Fair Housing Event. It was a powerful day of connecting with community leaders and developers to discuss housing rights and accessibility for everyone. 🏠

A huge congratulations to Raziyah Miles, the winner of our Program Cover Design Contest! Raziyah’s artwork was chosen as the official face of the event program.

We also want to celebrate our talented runners-up: Tristan Weiss, Richard Monegro, Rhianna Seecharran, and Immanuel Piper. Their incredible designs were on full display for all to see.

Thank you to everyone involved for supporting such an important cause! #SchenectadyRising

The SCSD budget hearing will take place on May 6, followed by the budget vote on May 19, which features a 0% tax levy increase for the eighth consecutive year. This year's budget also includes three facility propositions.

The second of these three facility propositions is 80 Nott Terrace, the proposed permanent home for our Adult & Continuing Education Center. By moving from renting to owning, the district will secure a future for vital services like GED prep and workforce training, while also freeing up space at the Washington Irving Educational Center for the growing Big Picture program. To learn more about Proposition 2, please visit schenectadyschools.org/page/2026-2027budget. 🏫💼