Big Picture learning history teacher, Ryan Ross, is bringing the textbook to life through his History Rush series. The Instagram and Tiktok pages are dedicated to making historical context accessible, engaging, and relevant for the digital age. Be sure to follow Mr. Ross’ History Rush.
Dr Cotto visited Early College High School students at our Center City Campus, located at 433 State Street.
Our Early College High School program bridges high school and college, empowering students to earn college credits while completing their high school diploma. By partnering with SUNY Schenectady, we offer a unique blend of academic rigor, personalized support, and real-world experience.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending March 13: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-13-2026
New Leadership at Big Picture
Please join us in welcoming our new Cohort Principal, Felicia Woods!. With a deep background in school leadership and a passion for student success, we can’t wait for her to get started on April 6.
Read more about Ms. Woods: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2766787
Please join us in welcoming our new Cohort Principal, Felicia Woods!. With a deep background in school leadership and a passion for student success, we can’t wait for her to get started on April 6.
Read more about Ms. Woods: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2766787
Howe Elementary hosted its STEAM Night on Thursday evening, welcoming students and families for a fun night of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities, The event encouraged curiosity, creativity, and learning through interactive experiments and challenges.
⏰ LAST CALL for STEAM Camp!
Don’t let your student miss out on a week of hands-on discovery and innovation! The deadline to register for our April STEAM Camp is this Friday.
Secure your spot today and ensure your child has an amazing break filled with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. 🚀🧪
>> Register now by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_8go-IYok0RECZg9uU4EeoxlH5lyIYrH6S-BvaKE3fxLNKQ/viewform
Don’t let your student miss out on a week of hands-on discovery and innovation! The deadline to register for our April STEAM Camp is this Friday.
Secure your spot today and ensure your child has an amazing break filled with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. 🚀🧪
>> Register now by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_8go-IYok0RECZg9uU4EeoxlH5lyIYrH6S-BvaKE3fxLNKQ/viewform
Step into a world of royal mischief and musical magic as the Blue Roses Theatre Company proudly presents its spring production of Once Upon a Mattress to the Schenectady community! 🏰✨
Travel back many moons ago to a kingdom where Queen Aggravain has banned all marriages until Prince Dauntless finds a bride. Every princess has failed the Queen's impossible tests—until the "shy" swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, arrives to shake things up. Can she outsmart the Queen and help the whole kingdom find their Happily Ever After?
With music by Mary Rogers and a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer, this rollicking spin on "The Princess and the Pea" is a must-see event. Catch the magic on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (March 26th, 27th, and 28th) at 7:00pm in the Schenectady High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm for first-come, first-served seating. Check out the poster for more details and we'll see you at the castle! 🐸👑
Travel back many moons ago to a kingdom where Queen Aggravain has banned all marriages until Prince Dauntless finds a bride. Every princess has failed the Queen's impossible tests—until the "shy" swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, arrives to shake things up. Can she outsmart the Queen and help the whole kingdom find their Happily Ever After?
With music by Mary Rogers and a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer, this rollicking spin on "The Princess and the Pea" is a must-see event. Catch the magic on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (March 26th, 27th, and 28th) at 7:00pm in the Schenectady High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm for first-come, first-served seating. Check out the poster for more details and we'll see you at the castle! 🐸👑
Join the SCSD ADHD Workshop TOMORROW March 13th @ 11 AM. Get insights on brain development & parenting from Laura DaPolito, LCSW-R. Join at www.doxy.me/msdapolito. RSVP: 518-573-3955 or dapolitol@schenectadyschools.org. 🧠❤️
Get ready for an extraordinary evening as we welcome world-class Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral to Mont Pleasant Middle School TOMORROW Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 PM! This incredible concert is FREE for our community, thanks to the Schenectady City School District’s partnership with The Schenectady Foundation. Bringing a musician of this caliber to our district offers students and families a unique window into Brazilian culture and the universal language of the arts. 🎻🇧🇷
In honor of Women’s History Month, schools across the district are getting creative! Check out how Yates is celebrating—each classroom has designed a custom door dedicated to history's most influential women. 🎨✨
This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Jeongyeoun Kim, a dedicated para at Keane. We’re grateful for her commitment and care to our students. Thank you, Jeongyeoun!
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 ❤️💙
Jonathan Palma and Emma Kadir, SHS students attending Global Fashion Studies at Capital Region BOCES CTE lent their skills to the region’s Dress for Success program.
Dress for Success Albany, part of the Albany Community Action Partnership, took place March 8 in Albany.
Jonathan assisted the not-for-profit by styling mannequins throughout the sale space with featured items in preparation for the event.
Dress for Success Albany, part of the Albany Community Action Partnership, took place March 8 in Albany.
Jonathan assisted the not-for-profit by styling mannequins throughout the sale space with featured items in preparation for the event.
Our classrooms are more than just places to learn...they are communities. When a student is absent, their perspective, their voice, and their energy are missed by their teachers & their peers.
We know life happens. If you are facing barriers to getting your student to school, please reach out to us. We are partners in your child's journey.
#projectbehere
The Schenectady City School District is hosting a job fair on March 18, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 530 Liberty St. Openings include nursing, safety, maintenance, and teaching assistant roles, with immediate interviews available for walk-in candidates!
March is Women’s History Month
Our classrooms are currently filled with the next generation of scientists, artists, leaders, and change-makers. As we look back at the women who paved the way, from trailblazers in civil rights to pioneers in STEM, we are reminded that history isn't just a subject in a textbook. It's a blueprint for our students' potential.
We encourage our families to share stories of the inspiring women in their own lives. Together, we are teaching our students that their voices matter and their dreams have no ceiling.
#WomensHistoryMonth #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters
Our classrooms are currently filled with the next generation of scientists, artists, leaders, and change-makers. As we look back at the women who paved the way, from trailblazers in civil rights to pioneers in STEM, we are reminded that history isn't just a subject in a textbook. It's a blueprint for our students' potential.
We encourage our families to share stories of the inspiring women in their own lives. Together, we are teaching our students that their voices matter and their dreams have no ceiling.
#WomensHistoryMonth #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Josh Casano! Josh has been a dedicated music teacher at SHS for 10 years. Thank you for your dedication to our students, Josh!
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 ❤️💙
REMINDER
Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, March 11
630 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Live-Stream Link: youtube.com/live/Hw0ylqHNPDU?feature=share
Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, March 11
630 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Live-Stream Link: youtube.com/live/Hw0ylqHNPDU?feature=share
Celebrating the incredible contributions of women! 🌸 Join us at Mont Pleasant Middle School for our upcoming Women's History Month Event.
A night filled with inspiration, talent, and community.
🗓️ When: March 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Mont Pleasant Middle School
Come out and support our students and staff as we honor the theme: “Empowered Women Empower Women.”
⚠️ All students must be accompanied by an adult.
A night filled with inspiration, talent, and community.
🗓️ When: March 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Mont Pleasant Middle School
Come out and support our students and staff as we honor the theme: “Empowered Women Empower Women.”
⚠️ All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Math, science, history, and art all start with reading. When a student masters literacy, they master the ability to learn anything.
📖 20 minutes a day is all it takes to build a lifelong habit.
🧠 Reading is a workout for the brain, strengthening focus and critical thinking.
Let's work together to keep our students turning pages.
📖 20 minutes a day is all it takes to build a lifelong habit.
🧠 Reading is a workout for the brain, strengthening focus and critical thinking.
Let's work together to keep our students turning pages.
Join the SCSD Crisis Prevention Team for a virtual "Tantrum Taming" workshop on March 27 at 11 AM to learn proven strategies for managing your child's "big feelings." Learn how to stay firm with "no" and help your child navigate outbursts without the tears. Sign up today by emailing dapolitol@schenectadyschools.org or calling Laura Dapolito at 518-573-3955.
