💼 The district's monthly job fair will be this Wednesday from 2 to 4 PM at 530 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY.
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
Today, we honor the resilient spirits, diverse cultures, and enduring sovereignty of Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge the histories and celebrate the contributions of the original inhabitants of this land.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeNow #IPD
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeNow #IPD
🏃♂️ 2025 Futures Cross Country Championships 🏃♀️
Students in grades K–6 are invited to attend the Futures XC Championships on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Schenectady High School Track & Field Complex!
K–3 students will enjoy a Fun Run, while grades 4–6 compete in grade-level races. Every participant receives a racing bib and place card, with the top 5 finishers in grades 4–6 earning a Schenectady Cross Country t-shirt!
Sign up now at schenectadyxc.com and ignite your passion for XC!
Students in grades K–6 are invited to attend the Futures XC Championships on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Schenectady High School Track & Field Complex!
K–3 students will enjoy a Fun Run, while grades 4–6 compete in grade-level races. Every participant receives a racing bib and place card, with the top 5 finishers in grades 4–6 earning a Schenectady Cross Country t-shirt!
Sign up now at schenectadyxc.com and ignite your passion for XC!
Good afternoon...Pls click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: http://bit.ly/48qveu2
Have a great weekend.
REMINDER: No school & district offices are closed on Monday, October 13
Have a great weekend.
REMINDER: No school & district offices are closed on Monday, October 13
🎃 Get ready for Scare-nectady 2025! 👻
Join us Thursday, October 30th, as police cars, fire trucks, and community partners make spooky stops across the city to hand out candy, Halloween coloring books, and high-visibility safety bags!
🕔 Stops & Times:
Fairview Park (Bellevue) — 5:00–5:15 PM
Hamilton Elementary — 5:30–5:45 PM
Jerry Burrell Park — 6:00–6:15 PM
Steinmetz Homes — 6:30–6:45 PM
Woodlawn Elementary — 7:00–7:15 PM
Howe Elementary — 7:30–7:45 PM
Steinmetz Park — 8:00–8:15 PM
🎃 Follow the parade live at scarenectady.transfinder.com
and don’t forget — adults should accompany children for safety after dark!
Join us Thursday, October 30th, as police cars, fire trucks, and community partners make spooky stops across the city to hand out candy, Halloween coloring books, and high-visibility safety bags!
🕔 Stops & Times:
Fairview Park (Bellevue) — 5:00–5:15 PM
Hamilton Elementary — 5:30–5:45 PM
Jerry Burrell Park — 6:00–6:15 PM
Steinmetz Homes — 6:30–6:45 PM
Woodlawn Elementary — 7:00–7:15 PM
Howe Elementary — 7:30–7:45 PM
Steinmetz Park — 8:00–8:15 PM
🎃 Follow the parade live at scarenectady.transfinder.com
and don’t forget — adults should accompany children for safety after dark!
Didn't catch our important Substance Abuse Panel Discussion last night? No problem!
We've uploaded the full video so you can watch it anytime and get the crucial information you may have missed.
📺 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MXHEDmFzLoY
If you have questions after watching, we encourage you to reach out. You can submit them through Let's Talk or by texting us at 518-900-7318.
#SubstanceAbusePrevention #CommunityHealth #LetsTalk #PanelDiscussion
Happy Italian American Heritage Month! 🇮🇹🇺🇸 October is a great time to celebrate the incredible history, vibrant culture, and countless contributions of Italian Americans that have shaped our nation.
#ItalianAmericanHeritageMonth #ItalianCulture
#ItalianAmericanHeritageMonth #ItalianCulture
🎉 LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉
We are proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Flanders as the new Assistant Director of Fine Arts. Dr. Flanders was officially approved by the Board of Education last night. Congrats, Dr. Flanders! 👏
More >>. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2476030
#FineArts #EducationLeadership
⏰ TONIGHT ⏰
Community Forum with Schenectady County, Schenectady Police Department, Ellis Hospital, and New Choices Recovery Center
➡️ Topic: Substance abuse in the Schenectady community
Hear from students, district leaders, and health professionals around prevention, intervention and the challenges facing our youth today.
Join the convo at 6 p.m. at the link below
https://schenectadyk12.webex.com/schenectadyk12/j.php?MTID=m771f1ec9f2008f87259c4d46e6e25c58
Community Forum with Schenectady County, Schenectady Police Department, Ellis Hospital, and New Choices Recovery Center
➡️ Topic: Substance abuse in the Schenectady community
Hear from students, district leaders, and health professionals around prevention, intervention and the challenges facing our youth today.
Join the convo at 6 p.m. at the link below
https://schenectadyk12.webex.com/schenectadyk12/j.php?MTID=m771f1ec9f2008f87259c4d46e6e25c58
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Kayla Gollmer! Kayla has been a dedicated 4th Grade teacher at Keane for 3 years. Kaylas impact on our students and school community is truly beyond measure. Thank you for everything you do!
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 ❤️💙
🎉 Spreading the good news coming from RIF! 🎉
Dive into the latest updates, stories, and happenings in the RIF October Newsletter.
Read it here: https://aptg.co/Mbg5Km
#RIF #ReadingIsFun #OctoberNewsletter #Literacy #GoodNews
Dive into the latest updates, stories, and happenings in the RIF October Newsletter.
Read it here: https://aptg.co/Mbg5Km
#RIF #ReadingIsFun #OctoberNewsletter #Literacy #GoodNews
This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Janee Hogan, a dedicated lunch monitor at Pleasant Valley We’re grateful for Janee's commitment and care for our students! Thank you, Janee!
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 ❤️💙
We were honored to attend the 1st Annual Black & Brown Educators of the Capital District Event at the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce. It was an inspiring afternoon filled with powerful conversations, networking, and celebration of the incredible work being done by educators across the region. ✨
Friendly Reminder: There will be No School and the District Office will be closed on Monday, October 13th, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day.
We want to send a huge shout-out and thank you to these amazing NHS scholars for their hard work volunteering at the Grout Run this past Saturday.
🔥 What an incredible SHS Hispanic Heritage Potluck, hosted by the amazing Yelena Melendez-Martinez! 🔥
Our school was bursting with delicious food, vibrant culture, and wonderful company. The tables were overflowing with incredible homemade dishes, from savory classics to sweet delights, showcasing the rich diversity of Hispanic culinary traditions.
Our school was bursting with delicious food, vibrant culture, and wonderful company. The tables were overflowing with incredible homemade dishes, from savory classics to sweet delights, showcasing the rich diversity of Hispanic culinary traditions.
Here’s another Alumni Profile, highlighting our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Shannon Mattice-Nieters, SHS Class of 2016, currently a Secondary Social Studies Teacher at Rochester City Schools. Congratulations on your continued success, Shannon! 🎉
💼 The district's monthly job fair will be 10/15 from 2 to 4 PM at 530 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY.
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
The next Board of Education Meeting is this Wednesday, October 8th, at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held at 530 Liberty St.
Live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/VnmF80jqhj4?reload=9&feature=share
We were thrilled to hold the official unveiling of the Steinmetz Freshman Leadership Academy (SFLA) today. This academy marks an exciting new chapter for our incoming freshmen. Thank you to all the students, staff, and community partners who joined us to make this event so special.
