🚙 Thank you to Capitaland Subaru for choosing 15 Schenectady High School classrooms through the annual Subaru Loves Learning initiative. Each teacher received $500 to provide funding and essential supplies to their classes.

about 1 month ago, District Communications
Subaru Cares awardees
Join us for 'Men'tor Bring Your Teen to School Day at Schenectady High School!

Date & Time: September 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Details: Enjoy a light breakfast with your student before class begins.

Location: Drop off in the FA parking lot (off the plaza), look for the tent near the football field!
about 1 month ago, District Communications
Our Passionate Person of the Week is Paige Elementary's Counselor, Aubrey Clements! Aubrey has been with the district for 13 years. Thank you for all you do for our students!

To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, which features all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙

Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
about 1 month ago, Ryan Forth
Passionate Person of the Week

Reminder
Board of Education Work Session
Wednesday, September 16
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.

Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/Public

Meeting will be live-streamed: https://youtube.com/live/R4fUAUdubQU?feature=share

about 2 months ago, SCSD Communication
Graphic:  Board of Education Work Session
This weeks Teacher of the Week is Jessica Woodyard! Jessica has been teaching in our district for 8 years. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!

To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, with all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙

Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
about 2 months ago, District Communications
teacher of the week
🏆 Huge congratulations to the 2026 Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame inductees!

Let’s hear it for this incredible class:
⭐ Richard DiCaprio
⭐ Sheila Dixon
⭐ Nelson Griffin
⭐ Ernest Houghton

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the indelible mark you’ve left on SCSD athletics. Joined by family, friends, and community members, we were honored to celebrate these local legends at Monday evening's ceremony. More than 420 guests attended.
about 2 months ago, SCSD Communication
Cover of the Athletic Hall of Fame and Reunion Dinner Program
🍔 Highlights from last week's Back to School BBQ at Big Picture Learning!
about 2 months ago, District Communications
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Big Pic Back to School BBQ
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Today, we lift up the legacy, resilience, and rich heritage of Hispanic and Latino communities whose achievements and voices continuously shape our school community! 🏵️ ✨💃
about 2 months ago, District Communications
Hispanic Heritage Month
🍎 Join the Schenectady City School District team!

We're hosting our next SCSD Job Fair this week.

Stop by to learn more about our open positions and meet our team!

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 16
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 530 Liberty St

We are seeking : Teachers, Nurses, Paraprofessionals, Teaching Assistants, Substitutes,Lunch Monitors ...and other vacant district positions.

Bring your resume. We hope to see you there!

#SCSD #Schenectady #JobFair #HiringNow #EducationJobs #SchenectadyJobs #JoinOurTeam
about 2 months ago, SCSD Communication
Flyer:  Job Fair September 16

🎨Spotlighting our incredible SCSD Art Staff🎨

🖌️Teachers from SHS, SFLA, and Big Picture have taken their talents to the streets, creating stunning mini-murals on electric boxes all over Schenectady⚡Take a look at the amazing work by Obaroene Otitgbe, Kayla Bonham, Christopher Harrington, and Ariana Schrader-Rank!

about 2 months ago, District Communications
Art teachers works
Art teachers works
Art teachers works
Art teachers works
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending September 11, 2026: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/scsd-sup-update-091126-frbc
about 2 months ago, SCSD Communication
Graphic:  Superintendent's Update:  September 11, 2026

Patriot Pride starts here! The official Schenectady Athletic Team Stores are open for the school year!

🎒 Gear up with high-quality, customized Patriot apparel delivered straight to your door while supporting our student-athletes.

Stores are now live for our fall sports lineups, including:
🎾 Girls Tennis https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/wWtNXjRkQx
🏐 Boys Volleyball https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FKApToxgok
🏈 Football https://schenectadyfootballonline.deco-apparel.com
⚽ Soccer https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/yueSZoNB6H

about 2 months ago, District Communications
team store
Today, we take a moment to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. As a community, we express our deepest gratitude to the heroes, both those we lost and those who remain with us today, for their selflessness and courage. #neverforget
about 2 months ago, District Communications
9/11
Not only is Teacher of the Week back, but Passionate Person is too! Our very first Passionate Person of the Week is Big Picture's Social Worker, Louisa Vaughan! Louisa has been at Big Picture for five years now. Thank you for all you do for our students!

To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, which features all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙

Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
about 2 months ago, District Communications
Passionate Person of the Week
SAVE THE DATE:
Big Picture Schenectady Back to School Night

🗓 Thursday, Sept 24
⏰ 6 - 7:30 p.m.
about 2 months ago, District Communications
Big Pic Back to School night

A new school year sometimes means new challenges, but you're never facing them alone!

When you're dealing with a problem or have a question, finding the right person to talk to shouldn't be another hurdle. We created a "Who to Call" guide to help you instantly pinpoint the best point of contact for your child's needs.

Who to Call Guide: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/who-to-call

Still uncertain? No worries at all! Just submit a Let's Talk inquiry and we will connect you directly with the right person: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/let-s-talk

We've got your back, parents... all you have to do is ask! 📱 ✏️

about 2 months ago, District Communications
Who to Call
🏐Congrats to the SHS Varsity volleyball team on their season opening win against Duanesburg last night. The team plays next against Nisky on Thursday afternoon.
about 2 months ago, District Communications
Volleyball wins
It’s the first week, which means Teacher of the Week is back! Our very first Teacher of the Week is Pleasant Valley's very own Robyn Stone! Robyn has been teaching in our district for 19 years and currently teaches special education. Thank you for all you do for our students!

To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, with all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙

Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
about 2 months ago, District Communications
teacher of the week

🎭✨ Registration is now open for two incredible, free after-school theatre programs at Proctors for students in grades 6–8. Whether you want to shine under the spotlight or make the magic happen backstage, there is a place for you!

Acting Academy: Explore acting, dancing, and performance skills. You'll get to see a Broadway show at Proctors and take the stage this May in a junior musical production! Runs Monday–Thursday, Oct. 19–May 13.

Theatre Tech: Learn stage management, costumes, scenery, props, and lighting. You'll use your new skills to design and run the crew for upcoming middle school shows! Runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 20–May 20.

🕒 After school from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
🚌 Free transportation and snacks are provided for both programs!
📧 Visit collaborativeschoolofthearts.org or contact Shai Davenport at sdavenport@proctorscollaborative.org.

about 2 months ago, District Communications
Proctors after school
Proctors after school
Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers who help strengthen our communities every day.

See you all tomorrow for the first day of school.. we can’t wait to welcome you back! ❤️💙
about 2 months ago, District Communications
Labor ayt