Learn to Skate this Summer!
See the attached flyer for the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association's "Learn to Skate Program."
See the attached flyer for the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association's "Learn to Skate Program."
The Sycamore Collaborative Summer Meals kicks off June 30 at Jerry Burrell Park.
📅 Event Details
Date: June 30
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Jerry Burrell Park (Hamilton St. & Schenectady St..)
Cost: Free
💡 : This kickoff launches the broader Summer Meals program, which provides free, nutritious lunches all summer long to kids and teens ages 18 and under across Schenectady while school is out.
>> Visit the SCSD Summer Resource Guide for the full schedule and other resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/summer-resource-guide-meals
📅 Event Details
Date: June 30
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Jerry Burrell Park (Hamilton St. & Schenectady St..)
Cost: Free
💡 : This kickoff launches the broader Summer Meals program, which provides free, nutritious lunches all summer long to kids and teens ages 18 and under across Schenectady while school is out.
>> Visit the SCSD Summer Resource Guide for the full schedule and other resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/summer-resource-guide-meals
Our SFLA Culinary Program students are getting real-world, industry-standard experience right here in the kitchen. Yesterday's lesson? Mastering the Rational oven to see how precision technology elevates modern cooking. They spent the day morning yesterday learning about the advanced Rational oven, a staple in top-tier commercial kitchens, and the results were absolutely delicious.
There is nothing better than seeing hard work turn into high-tech culinary art.
#FutureChefs #CulinaryArts #SchenectadySchools #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #HandsOnLearning
Recently, Ms. Edgar-Johnson and our IB students hosted a wonderful IB Celebration in the library! The event showcased our students' incredible work, featured inspiring student speakers, and celebrated their achievements with awards alongside supportive parents and teachers. Be sure to grab a copy of the new IB newsletter, proudly developed by students Stephan Sukar and Andrew Francis, available in the main office.
As the only school in the capital region to offer the world-renowned IB pathway, we are extremely proud of the students, teachers, and community that make this program such a success! ❤️💙 #schenectadyrising
As the only school in the capital region to offer the world-renowned IB pathway, we are extremely proud of the students, teachers, and community that make this program such a success! ❤️💙 #schenectadyrising
Placing 43rd worldwide at SeaPerch Internationals is an amazing achievement, but the real trophy was the experience! 🏆✨ From competing to meeting incredible students from China, Kazakhstan, and Egypt, it was an unforgettable weekend of global connection and STEM for our Onedia SeaPerch STEM team. Way to go guys!
The SeaPerch competition is an underwater robotics contest where students build and operate an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle to navigate timed obstacle courses and complete specific mission tasks!
The SeaPerch competition is an underwater robotics contest where students build and operate an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle to navigate timed obstacle courses and complete specific mission tasks!
Huge congratulations to ECHS students Ethan and Hema! 🏛️✨ They had the incredible opportunity to shadow Assembly Members Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara on the chamber floor during live bill debates, and spent time with State Senator James Tedisco.
To wrap up an amazing experience, they received their certificates of completion from Erica Smitka, Executive Director of the NYS League of Women Voters. Way to go guys! 📜👏
To wrap up an amazing experience, they received their certificates of completion from Erica Smitka, Executive Director of the NYS League of Women Voters. Way to go guys! 📜👏
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Kristen Boyer! Kristen has been a dedicated special education teacher at Keane for 8 years. Thank you for your dedication, Kristen!
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 ❤️💙
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 ❤️💙
Looking for a fun, meaningful way to connect and give back? Join us for a FREE Creative Movement and Rock Painting Interactive Workshop! Let’s expand our capacity to be in service to our amazing community together.
🗓️ Sat. June 13th | Noon – 2PM at SCSD Family Opportunity Center (1104 Webster St.)
Happy Monday! We hope you all had a great weekend and a smooth first day back. We are officially in our last month of the school year! This is the time to stay focused, show up every day, and make sure you finish the year on a positive note to set yourself up for future success. Let’s make every day count—do your absolute best to be here this week! 🏫✨
Parents and guardians, if you need support motivating your child to attend school, please reach out to your student’s teacher, counselor, or your school’s attendance specialist. Click the link to learn more about why attendance matters:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
Parents and guardians, if you need support motivating your child to attend school, please reach out to your student’s teacher, counselor, or your school’s attendance specialist. Click the link to learn more about why attendance matters:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
🏃🏽♀️ Interested in running Cross Country in the fall? Visit www.Schenectadyxc.com to keep in touch with coaches over the summer.
🚨 REMINDER: Feedback/Input Session Tonight🚨
Your voice matters! Help us shape the future of special education services in our district.
We are currently conducting a comprehensive Special Education Audit led by the independent experts at the Schmitt Leadership Group, and we need to hear directly from our parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Whether your child has an IEP, a 504 plan, or receives specialized accommodations, your firsthand experiences, insights, and perspectives are invaluable to this process. Come share what is working well, where we can improve, and how we can better support your family.
📅 Feedback Session Details:
Session 1 (TONIGHT): Monday, June 1 at 5:00 PM
Session 2 (Tomorrow): Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 530 Liberty St.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our students' success! We hope to see you there tonight. 👋
Your voice matters! Help us shape the future of special education services in our district.
We are currently conducting a comprehensive Special Education Audit led by the independent experts at the Schmitt Leadership Group, and we need to hear directly from our parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Whether your child has an IEP, a 504 plan, or receives specialized accommodations, your firsthand experiences, insights, and perspectives are invaluable to this process. Come share what is working well, where we can improve, and how we can better support your family.
📅 Feedback Session Details:
Session 1 (TONIGHT): Monday, June 1 at 5:00 PM
Session 2 (Tomorrow): Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 530 Liberty St.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our students' success! We hope to see you there tonight. 👋
The SCSD Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 is cancelled.
The next meeting of the Board is Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board is Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Tomorrow: The Musical Theatre Ensemble is back with the 2026 Showcase. Join Schenectady High School’s talented performers for an unforgettable night of music and dance!
📅 June 2nd at 6 PM
📍 GE Theatre @ Proctors
📅 June 2nd at 6 PM
📍 GE Theatre @ Proctors
Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Grades 7-12 (2026-2027 School Year)
In alignment with New York State Education Law Section 817, our district is committed to ensuring that all students have equitable access to Honors, , International Baccalaureate (IB), and College in the High School classes.. We look at your child's unique potential—not just rigid tracking or test scores—and we provide the academic and financial supports they need to succeed.
Check Your Email: We have sent out official informational letters directly to parent/guardian emails today for students entering grades 7-12 next year. The letters have been translated into multiple languages to ensure all families have the information they need.
Need a Different Language or More Info?
If you need to access the letters in another language or want to learn more, please visit the Counseling Department website. You can find it easily by going to the Schenectady High School main website and navigating to the Counseling section.
Let's work together to unlock your child's potential for the 2026-2027 school year. Reach out to your school counselor with any questions!
🇬🇾 REMINDER: Celebrate Guyana’s 60th Independence! 🇬🇾
Don't miss the Guyana 60th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony and Celebration happening TODAY!
When: Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM
Where: City Hall
Come out with your family and friends to honor this incredible milestone and enjoy the celebration.
See you there! 🎉✨
#Guyana60 #IndependenceDay #GuyanesePride #FlagRaising #CommunityCelebration
Don't miss the Guyana 60th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony and Celebration happening TODAY!
When: Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM
Where: City Hall
Come out with your family and friends to honor this incredible milestone and enjoy the celebration.
See you there! 🎉✨
#Guyana60 #IndependenceDay #GuyanesePride #FlagRaising #CommunityCelebration
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending May 29: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-may292026
📸PHOTOS
End of year celebrations for Adaptive and Unified PE were hosted at Union College this year. These celebrations foster inclusivity and break down social barriers, helping every student feel valued and connected. Thank you to all who participated!
🌺 As we reach the final days of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is officially drawing to a close. Culture isn't a trend, and heritage doesn't have an expiration date.
While the designated month on the calendar is ending, our commitment to learning, embracing, and advocating should only be getting started. The AAPI community is beautifully diverse spanning over 50 ethnic groups and 100+ languages, and its impact shapes our world 365 days a year.
* Stay Curious: Keep reading books by AAPI authors, watching documentaries, and listening to podcasts. History and lived experiences are too vast to be fully understood in just 31 days.
* Embrace Beyond the Surface: Move past just enjoying the food and art. Dive deeper into understanding the unique nuances, triumphs, and systemic challenges faced by different groups within the AAPI umbrella.
* Normalize Amplification: Keep elevating AAPI voices, supporting AAPI-owned businesses, and championing representation in your workplaces and communities all year round.
Celebrating heritage isn't about checking a box in May. It's about weaving these diverse stories into the fabric of how we see the world every single day. 🤝✨
#AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #ContinuousLearning #EmbraceDiversity #Allyship365 #RepresentationMatters
While the designated month on the calendar is ending, our commitment to learning, embracing, and advocating should only be getting started. The AAPI community is beautifully diverse spanning over 50 ethnic groups and 100+ languages, and its impact shapes our world 365 days a year.
* Stay Curious: Keep reading books by AAPI authors, watching documentaries, and listening to podcasts. History and lived experiences are too vast to be fully understood in just 31 days.
* Embrace Beyond the Surface: Move past just enjoying the food and art. Dive deeper into understanding the unique nuances, triumphs, and systemic challenges faced by different groups within the AAPI umbrella.
* Normalize Amplification: Keep elevating AAPI voices, supporting AAPI-owned businesses, and championing representation in your workplaces and communities all year round.
Celebrating heritage isn't about checking a box in May. It's about weaving these diverse stories into the fabric of how we see the world every single day. 🤝✨
#AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #ContinuousLearning #EmbraceDiversity #Allyship365 #RepresentationMatters
🗣️ Your voice matters! Help us shape the future of special education services in our district.
We are currently conducting a comprehensive Special Education Audit led by the independent experts at the Schmitt Leadership Group, and we need to hear directly from our parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Whether your child has an IEP, a 504 plan, or receives specialized accommodations, your firsthand experiences, insights, and perspectives are invaluable to this process.
We are offering two in-person feedback sessions to fit your schedule:
🗓️ Monday, June 1 at 5:00 PM
🗓️ Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 530 Liberty St.
Come share what is working well, where we can improve, and how we can better support your family.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our students' success! 💙
We are currently conducting a comprehensive Special Education Audit led by the independent experts at the Schmitt Leadership Group, and we need to hear directly from our parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Whether your child has an IEP, a 504 plan, or receives specialized accommodations, your firsthand experiences, insights, and perspectives are invaluable to this process.
We are offering two in-person feedback sessions to fit your schedule:
🗓️ Monday, June 1 at 5:00 PM
🗓️ Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 530 Liberty St.
Come share what is working well, where we can improve, and how we can better support your family.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our students' success! 💙
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Pietrina Graber! Pietrina has been a dedicated math teacher at OMS for 8 years. Thank you for your dedication, Pietrina!
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 ❤️💙
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 ❤️💙
