
🏖️Great Day for a summer block party!
Thank you to all who came out for today's summer meals kickoff party. We are grateful for these partnerships with families and the community.
🥪 Summer Resources for Schenectady Families 🥤
Find information on:
🛹 Free fun activities
💵 EBT Benefits
🍉 Free Summer Meals
🥗 Free Pop Up Markets
🔗 https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/5814276/SummerFoodResources.pdf











🌻 Welcome to Summer Recess! Kickoff your break by catching up with the season finale of Central Park Weekly. The program highlights various activities from this year in a slideshow!
📺 https://youtu.be/NBnPgWM5_jU

🥪 Summer Meals Kickoff Party
🗓 Monday, June 30
📍Jerry Burrell Park
⏰12-3 p.m.


Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-27-2025
Have a great weekend and a fabulous summer.


As we wrap up this school year, get ready for a more focused future! 🚀 Our new cell phone policy officially takes effect when we return for the 2025-2026 school year. More here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026 #FocusedLearning #Productivity



Don't miss the Jerry Burrell Summer Classic
Kick-off Event
Today (Friday) at 4 p.m.
Jerry Burrell Park


🍎8th grade students from all 3 middle schools were celebrated at moving up ceremonies in the last few days. We are are so proud of everyone and can't wait to see you at the brand new Steinmetz Freshmen Leadership Academy in September!









In 2025-26: New cell phone policy designed to minimize distractions & maximize learning. Pls read the letter for more info. & visit our website for updates. Family info. sessions will be held this summer.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026


Our last top 10 student feature is Kenneth Cabrera! To learn more about Kenneth's reflections, achievements at SHS, and his future plans, click the link to read his featured article. Congratulations, Kenneth!🎓https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2286375



🥪 Summer Resources for Schenectady Families 🥤
Find information on:
🛹 Free fun activities
💵 EBT Benefits
🍉 Free Summer Meals
🥗 Free Pop Up Markets
🔗 https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/5814276/SummerFoodResources.pdf








SCSD Families,
Please watch for a letter regarding the new Cell Phone Policy which will take effect at the start of the 2025-26 School Year. Info is available on our website: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026
Pls keep contact info up to date.


🐝 This year, the Zoller Elementary cafeteria diverted 18,530 lbs of food scraps from the landfill.
🍉 Since the program began, Zoller has diverted 45,000+ lbs of food waste to the compost pile, which is then used in school gardens across Schenectady City School District.



📸Juneteenth Celebration at Central Park.




Register now for the SCSD Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
Sat., September 13
9 a.m.
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
More info & reg form: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/5795551/AHOF_Golf_Tournament.pdf


Is your child between the ages of 7 and 12 and interested in Baseball? Sign up for The Schenectady Ole Timers Baseball Club's Annual Baseball Clinic for Schenectady residents on July 7 & 8 at Buck Ewing Field in Central Park. Follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6PqfkW0963NTOEGlwgA-elVTGnqWXRc1HetvOT7IkkggoKg/viewform ⚾💥


Reminder that the Farm to Family on Wheels truck is almost ready to hit the streets of Schenectady starting July 1st! This program helps bring free fresh produce to families all over the city. Check out this flyer for dates and times! 🥦🥕🌽


📺 Join us for a livestream of the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony 🎓 Thursday @ 6p.m.
➡️ https://youtube.com/live/6w1fZZLPPEk


June 23 - 27
Elementary and middle school dismissal times this week are as follows:
Grades Pre-K through 5: 11 a.m.
Grades 6 - 8: 11:45 a.m.


REMINDER of schedule change for this week due to the extremely warm temperature forecasted.
-> Students in grades Pre-K through 8 will attend a half day of school Monday through Friday.
Friday is the last day of school for elementary and middle school students.


Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-20-2025
