We are proud to highlight a wonderful partnership with our local Eastern Parkway Price Chopper. From now until April 4th, the store is hosting an in-store food drive to benefit our students and families! Shoppers can purchase $10 pre-packed grocery bags filled with essentials to be donated.
This week alone, Price Chopper donated 80 bags of food, which were immediately distributed to our schools, as well as those in transitional housing.
Thank you, Price Chopper, for helping us ensure our community stays nourished and supported. Together as a community, we are making a difference. 🛒✨
#schenectadyrising #communitypartnership
This week alone, Price Chopper donated 80 bags of food, which were immediately distributed to our schools, as well as those in transitional housing.
Thank you, Price Chopper, for helping us ensure our community stays nourished and supported. Together as a community, we are making a difference. 🛒✨
#schenectadyrising #communitypartnership
Intent to Enroll for Kindergarten
If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten in the Fall, please click on the link and complete the form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7vPBUxKBQSWHJcCUB31C8yDg4gR4cmfaRgJWMdp6HbLnNg/viewform
Note for UPK Families: If your child is currently enrolled in a district UPK program, you do not need to resubmit registration paperwork.
If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten in the Fall, please click on the link and complete the form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7vPBUxKBQSWHJcCUB31C8yDg4gR4cmfaRgJWMdp6HbLnNg/viewform
Note for UPK Families: If your child is currently enrolled in a district UPK program, you do not need to resubmit registration paperwork.
Last week, the SHS Chamber Orchestra performed at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany as part of the New York State School Music Association's (NYSSMA) Music in Our Schools Month celebration. This statewide initiative held every March highlights the value and impact of music education by showcasing student ensembles from across New York. Upon their arrival, students were welcomed by Senator James Tedisco and Angelo Santabarbara. Congratulations on a wonderful performance!
Spring 2026 Registration is officially OPEN for Grades K–6! Whether your athlete is a seasoned pro or picking up a stick for the first time, the Rotterdam-Schenectady Rattlers are ready for an incredible season on the field.
Don’t miss out on the action—let’s make this the best season yet!
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/Rattlers2026Reg
ℹ️ More Info: bit.ly/RattlersLAX
Don’t miss out on the action—let’s make this the best season yet!
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/Rattlers2026Reg
ℹ️ More Info: bit.ly/RattlersLAX
Eid al-Fitr is a joyful holiday that marks the "festival of breaking the fast" and celebrates the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. We wish a joyful Eid al-Fitr to all our students, families, and staff celebrating today! 🌙✨
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-19-2026
Reminder: No school and district offices are closed Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
Reminder: No school and district offices are closed Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
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 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.
In the News
Read the Daily Gazette Story: Schenectady High Schoolers Explore the SUNY Educational Opportunity Program
On Wednesday, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Schenectady High School to highlight the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). More than 100 students gathered to learn how the program can bridge the gap between high school and college and career success.
Read the full story here: https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/chancellor-king-suny-ambassadors-highlight-program-for-schenectady-high-schoolers/article_3c38f9fe-30bd-418b-8cfc-555f29c288cc.html
Read the Daily Gazette Story: Schenectady High Schoolers Explore the SUNY Educational Opportunity Program
On Wednesday, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Schenectady High School to highlight the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). More than 100 students gathered to learn how the program can bridge the gap between high school and college and career success.
Read the full story here: https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/chancellor-king-suny-ambassadors-highlight-program-for-schenectady-high-schoolers/article_3c38f9fe-30bd-418b-8cfc-555f29c288cc.html
This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Onika Thomas, a dedicated para at Yates. We’re grateful for her commitment and care to our students. Thank you, Onika!
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 ❤️💙
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Beyond the festivities, let’s take a moment to celebrate the Irish immigrants whose hard work and culture continue to shape our community.
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a community. ❤️
New Choices is offering FREE virtual classes designed to help you take an active, confident role in your child’s growth. Whether you're looking for new strategies or just a little extra support, these sessions are built to empower YOU.
Check out the flyers for additional details and instructions on how to join.
New Choices is offering FREE virtual classes designed to help you take an active, confident role in your child’s growth. Whether you're looking for new strategies or just a little extra support, these sessions are built to empower YOU.
Check out the flyers for additional details and instructions on how to join.
We are hosting a job fair TOMORROW 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!
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Langston Williams! Langston has been a dedicated 5th grade teacher at Keane for 3 years. Thank you for your dedication to our students, Langston!
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 ❤️💙
Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a strong start to the week. Just a reminder that we have a short week ahead, as we are off this Friday for Eid al-Fitr. Let’s make an effort to stay focused and show up every day so we can head into the long weekend feeling accomplished. Let's get our work wrapped up and ready to enjoy the weather. You’ve got this!
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
Our Farm to School program is in full bloom! 🚜🥦 From school gardens to maple sugaring, see how our students are engaging with agriculture and healthy eating in this Times Union feature:
https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/schenectady-farm-to-school-program-21345957.php?utm_campaign=article-share&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_source=marketing&fbclid=IwY2xjawQjguxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWa1NyRE05ZDA2NVhoN2E3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsdCZbD4i1iZYaGoCXFOZV8PUvWSZSbsdVAeEq_UWRFQ0yzu2LJGeNktfL_f_aem_qkstdn754gOu5sqKVpaOlw&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGltZXN1bmlvbi5jb20vZWR1Y2F0aW9uL2FydGljbGUvc2NoZW5lY3RhZHktZmFybS10by1zY2hvb2wtcHJvZ3JhbS0yMTM0NTk1Ny5waHA%3D&time=MTc3MzUzNzE1MjMyMQ%3D%3D&rid=YjkxYzUzZDYtYzc5Ni00OTc3LTg3ZjgtZmY2YTZhMzI0ODhi&sharecount=Mg%3D%3D
https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/schenectady-farm-to-school-program-21345957.php?utm_campaign=article-share&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_source=marketing&fbclid=IwY2xjawQjguxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWa1NyRE05ZDA2NVhoN2E3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsdCZbD4i1iZYaGoCXFOZV8PUvWSZSbsdVAeEq_UWRFQ0yzu2LJGeNktfL_f_aem_qkstdn754gOu5sqKVpaOlw&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGltZXN1bmlvbi5jb20vZWR1Y2F0aW9uL2FydGljbGUvc2NoZW5lY3RhZHktZmFybS10by1zY2hvb2wtcHJvZ3JhbS0yMTM0NTk1Ny5waHA%3D&time=MTc3MzUzNzE1MjMyMQ%3D%3D&rid=YjkxYzUzZDYtYzc5Ni00OTc3LTg3ZjgtZmY2YTZhMzI0ODhi&sharecount=Mg%3D%3D
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
