
📚🏀 Thank you to members of the New York Phoenix for spending part of their Saturday with students from Hamilton and Keane for their Books and Basketball program. 🏀📚





🎓 Congratulations to the Schenectady High School Class of 2025 Top 10 🎓


Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-02-2025
Have a great weekend.


🌸🎶 Don’t miss the SHS Spring Pops Concert on May 8th at 6:30 PM in the auditorium! Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with music as our talented students take the stage—it's a performance you won’t want to miss! 🎶🌸


Not sure who to contact for your child's needs? Visit our updated Who to Call page for quick access to the right support: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/who-to-call


Join us for a community carnival 🎪 on May 18th! Enjoy games, food, music, and more at the Union College Library Lawn! 🎉


🗣 Congratulations to the students, families, and educators who participated in the New York State My Brother’s Keeper Symposium Thursday! The event featured student presentations, nationally renowned guest speakers, an induction ceremony for the 2025 class of NYSMBK Fellows, and valuable breakout sessions that featured inspiring student and educator discussions.
👏🏽 Shout out to Isaiah and Elijah from SHS on being inducted as Fellows.




Get ready for liftoff! 🚀 Join us at Mont Pleasant on Thursday, May 29th from 4:30–6:00 PM for a fun evening at the NASA STEM Fair! Experience the excitement of student innovation with projects like the NASA Engineering Design Challenge and SEAPERCH robots!


As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Andrew Holland as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Andrew!⭐ #passionatepeople



Join us in honoring the memory of Adriana Younge at a community gathering on May 5th at 7 PM, held at Central Park Music Haven. Come show your support for her friends and family. 💌


Today, we celebrate and recognize the incredible hard work and dedication that each of our school principals demonstrates every single day. Take a moment to thank your principal and let them know just how much their leadership and impact mean to your school community!🏫


Join us for the Ring of Hope Boxing Club’s Bingo Fundraiser on May 28th, 5:30-7:30 PM! Enjoy a fun night of prizes and memories while supporting a great cause. Your participation helps provide young men and women with healthy self-defense and community opportunities! 🎉


The IB Art Exhibition Reception, held on the 23rd, was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented student artists. The exhibit will remain displayed at SHS until May 16th—don’t miss your chance to check it out! 🎨🖼️






Food will be distributed every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please refer to the flyer for more information. Special thanks to the Guyanese Community Center for supporting and feeding our community!


Woodlawn Student Council members served 144 meals last night at the Schenectady City Mission—one of their largest crowds in a long time 🍽️. We are so proud of this dedicated and hardworking group!


As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Brianna Mann as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Brianna is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 2 years teaching Kingergarten at Hamilton! #passionatepeople


Art is in full bloom! 🌸🌼 Don’t miss the chance to check out the student art booth at the Schenectady Green Market this spring—come support young talent and celebrate creativity! 🌷✨ Check the flyer for all the details!


🎨 Come see incredible student talent at the SCSD Annual Art Exhibit, on display May 2–20 at ViaPort Rotterdam Mall! Don’t miss the Opening Reception on Monday, May 5th from 6:00–7:30 PM!


In honor of CAP Month, the Family Opportunity Center invited 21st Century students to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. Students proudly displayed blue pinwheels—the national symbol for prevention—and learned how safe, supportive environments help children thrive. Together, we’re building a brighter, safer future! 💙
@scsd_21stcentury @childrenandfamilyservices
#SchenectadyRising #FamilyOpportunityCenter #ChildAbusePrevention #BuildingStrongerFamilies #PinwheelsforPrevention





Registration is open for elementary summer camp. Click here for more information and to register: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2175688
