Schenectady City School District

🎓SHS August Graduation🎓 Monday, Aug 25 SHS Auditorium 10 a.m.

Here's a quick start guide for SCSD Rooms. If you don't have a code. Go to "Classrooms" on the bottom right of the SCSD app, click on phone icon & enter your phone number. You will receive a code. More Resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/rooms-support

Thank you to Mayor McCarthy and all of the job coaches involved in the City of Schenectady Summer Youth Employment Program. Our students accomplished and learned so much this summer.

Attention Central Park 6th graders! 🎒 Don’t miss out on 6th Grade Orientation happening on August 20th - 11:00 AM or 5:00 PM—it's the perfect way to get ready for an amazing school year. Check out the flyer for all the details! 📣 RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu5nJeb_nOcBTLRTE7JQNaaK7fzwJjGISmNON6wpuBOp3HAA/viewform?pli=1

August 2025 Regents Exams: More Info 🗓️ Tuesday, August 19 8:30 AM – Algebra I, English Language Arts 12:30 PM – Global History & Geography II, Algebra II 🗓️ Wednesday, August 20 8:30 AM – U.S. History & Government, Earth Science, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences 12:30 PM – Geometry, Living Environment, Life Science: Biology ⚠️ Students must confirm exam times with their schools. ⏰ Uniform admission deadlines (MUST CONFIRM OR YOU CAN NOT TAKE EXAM): Morning exams: 9:15 AM Afternoon exams: 1:15 PM 🔗 For details, visit the High School Counseling website or call 518-881-2044. Link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/shs/page/schenectady-high-school-counseling-department

Track your student's bus in real time w/the new Stopfinder app. Get up-to-date bus location, pick-up/drop-off times, & alerts. Make sure your email is on file, then download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. More: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2361105

Reminder: Starting Tomorrow! August Regents Exams Summer school at Schalmont → test at Schalmont Entering 9th retakes & SHS summer school → test at SHS If you are taking a Regents Exam this August, the schedule for Tues, Aug 19 & Wed, Aug 20 is posted along with transportation times & routes. Please see the Counseling website for details @ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/shs/page/schenectady-high-school-counseling-department

Thank you to all who visited and supported the Hamilton Hill Reunion on Saturday on behalf of the Hamilton Hill Reunion team & SHS Parent Empowerment Center. The committee Jasmine Gibson - District Student Engagement & Student Attendance Specialist Sondra Banks - School Safety Officer Tanika Smith - Owner & Operator Kitchen Love The Dream Team Niasia Howard Nashauna Howard Penny Griffin Kareem Sanders Rajah Green DJ AR Dollar Lisbeth Fernandez Joe and Steve from facilities Food & Beverage Donations provided by: Stewart's Shops Bimbos Bakeries Adirondack Beverages Newest Lunch Monique Croxton

Join us every 4th Thursday this summer at Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady, NY for Movies on the Hill—a free, family-friendly outdoor film series dedicated to building community through the arts. Presented by Narley Neighbors, this grassroots nonprofit event brings neighbors together with music by DJ A.R. Dollar, fun starting at 6:30 PM, and movies at dusk. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy this year’s remaining lineup: Godzilla x Kong on 8/28, and Crooklyn on 9/25! 🎬🍿

Good afternoon! Please see the attached for bus routes for Regents Exams for next week! In addition, you can find the Regents Exam Schedule. Questions? Contact the Schenectady High School Counseling Office: 518-881-2044 (Option 5). Thank you!

You're invited to the Steinmetz Freshman Leadership Academy Open House & Orientation on Wednesday August 27th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This special event welcomes all incoming freshmen and their families to meet Principal Justin Lansley, learn about his vision for the school year, and tour our brand-new facilities designed to support student success.🎓 To top it off, we’ll be hosting a cookout—so come hungry and ready to celebrate the start of an exciting new journey. We can’t wait to meet you and help you feel at home at Steinmetz!🌟

AUGUST JOB FAIR 🗓 Wed. Aug. 20 📍530 Liberty St. 12305 - Main Lobby ⏰ 2 - 4 p.m. Full list of vacancies ➡️ https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities On-the-spot interviews 📝 Don’t forget to bring copies of your resume with you.

SHS Boys Volleyball Tryouts 🏐 August 18 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at SHS gym Click here to sign up ➡️ https://account.students.arbitersports.com/?reqid=809f39a51839cbd4b44f1f689f62a452 Contact Coach Bruno with questions: brunoa@SchenectadySchools.org

Girls Modified Soccer ⚽️ Tryouts begin 8/25 Click here to sign up https://account.students.arbitersports.com/reqid=4db54eacb295a98495e007644202a7f7 Contact Coach Beck at beckm@SchenectadySchools.org

Attention Central Park 6th graders! 🎒 Don’t miss out on 6th Grade Orientation happening on August 20th - 11:00 AM or 5:00 PM—it's the perfect way to get ready for an amazing school year. Check out the flyer for all the details! 📣 RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu5nJeb_nOcBTLRTE7JQNaaK7fzwJjGISmNON6wpuBOp3HAA/viewform?pli=1

In the News Today Daily Gazette feature remembering Aaliyah Torain: https://www.dailygazette.com/news/aaliyah-torain-obituary-schenectady-selfless-love/article_376576eb-5df0-498a-9db4-90a6b301dc11.html

Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Kayla Aulet, SHS Class of 2015, who is now a Registered Nurse. Congratulations on your accomplishments!

Safety Plan Hearing & Board of Education Meeting coming up on Wednesday! 6:30 p.m. 530 Liberty St. Agenda - > https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/files/DKCJRU4C3599/$file/Agenda%208.13.25.pdf

Visit our website to see the list of school supplies that will be waiting for your child at school when they arrive in September📝 https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2348463

Good morning .... Here is the link for the Family Information Session that will be held this morning at 9 a.m. regarding the cell phone policy: https://meet.google.com/kjp-gsdr-bdy?authuser=0 This morning's session is a virtual meeting.