Schenectady City School District

Our February Break Mobile Pantry starts today! Stop by one of our locations this week for fresh produce and pantry staples while supplies last! 🍴🧺🫜

3 months ago, District Communications

Ramadan begins this evening and continues through the evening of March 19. Wishing all in the Schenectady community who celebrate a peaceful and productive Ramadan.

3 months ago, District Communications

Join the team at Schenectady City School District. We are hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, February 18th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 530 Liberty St. We are hiring nurses, safety staff, teaching assistants and more. Bring your printed resume for immediate interviews. 🍎

3 months ago, District Communications

🎒 Limited Pre-K Openings Available Now!

Do you have a little learner ready to start their educational journey? We have a limited number of immediate openings for our Pre-K program for the current 2025-2026 school year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to build social skills, spark creativity, and develop a love for learning in a supportive environment.

📝 Why Join Our Pre-K?
Hands-on Learning: Engaging activities that make school fun.
Social Growth: Building friendships and teamwork skills early.
Expert Educators: Dedicated staff focused on early childhood development.

📍 How to Apply

Visit: https://schenectady.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type

Call: Student Registration Office, (518)-881-3771

3 months ago, SCSD Communication

🏮 Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮

Wishing our community a year filled with prosperity, longevity, and new beginnings. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, may your spirit be as strong and your pace as swift as you chase your goals in 2026.

🧧 Wishing You:

Good Fortune: May your hard work be rewarded.

Great Health: Strength and energy for the journey ahead.

Peace: A harmonious home and a focused mind.

Happy New Year! 🧧✨

#LunarNew Year #YearOfTheHorse #Prosperity #NewBeginnings #Celebration

3 months ago, SCSD Communication

💗Students from Yates and Hamilton crossed social-emotional learning and Valentine's Day for a fun lesson. They listened to "A Little Spot of Love" and drew a picture of how they can show love at school.

3 months ago, District Communications

Congratulations to the new inductees of the SHS Tri-M Music Honor Society who were inducted this past Wednesday evening. Tri-M recognizes students for their academic and musical achievements, leadership and desire to serve their community through music. The induction ceremony was led by the current Tri-M officers and included several musical performances by current members.

3 months ago, District Communications

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-february-13-2026

Have a great recess!

3 months ago, SCSD Communication

As we head into Mid-Winter Recess, we want to wish our school community a safe and relaxing break.

Whether you’re heading out on an adventure, hitting the slopes, or perfecting the art of the "staycation" on your couch, we hope you take this time to recharge and disconnect.

Enjoy the break, everyone!

Reminder: District offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Presidents Day!

Classes resume on February 23.

3 months ago, SCSD Communication

🏀 One Last Run on the Home Floor
Tonight is the night. As we celebrate Senior Night, we honor the dedication, sweat, and leadership of our Boys Varsity Basketball seniors. These athletes have left it on the court all season, and tonight, we play for them.

#GoPatriots!

3 months ago, SCSD Communication

💖 Valentines for Vets took place this week at Pleasant Valley Elementary. Students created handmade cards, wrote messages to veterans from Schenectady and had a chance to personally deliver them.

3 months ago, District Communications

💖Valentines for Vets took place this week at Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Students created handmade cards, wrote messages to veterans from Schenectady and had a chance to personally deliver them.

What better way to celebrate National CTE Month than seeing high-level business in action? Our Entrepreneurship and Business Communications students recently visited Vibrant Brands for a JA JobShadow event, exploring how design, copywriting, and tech experts collaborate to deliver results. 🚀

A huge thanks to owner Chris Quereau for sharing his journey of scaling a solo venture into a thriving agency and for reminding our students that setting yearly goals is the secret sauce to success! 📈 #CTEMonth

3 months ago, District Communications

Please join us in welcoming a familiar face to a new role! 🏫

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Brooks has been selected to serve as the Interim Principal of Mont Pleasant Middle School for the remainder of the school year.

Click the link below for more information and to read the full announcement: 🔗 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/6c82dc7b-ddea-431b-9467-75ec174372e7/Mark-Brooks.pdf?disposition=inline

#SCSDStrong #MontPleasant #SchenectadySchools #LeadershipUpdate

3 months ago, SCSD Communication

This past Sunday, My Brother’s Keeper hosted “Smart Choices. Strong Futures,” a youth empowerment event dedicated to mentorship and character development. Through motivational talks and life-skills workshops, students engaged in vital discussions regarding leadership, accountability, and positive decision-making. MBK is all about making sure they walk away feeling backed by the community and hyped to reach their full potential! 🏀

#MyBrothersKeeper #MBK

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3 months ago, District Communications

This week’s Teacher of the Week is Jennifer Edgar-Johnson! Jennifer has been a dedicated ELA teacher at SHS for 28 years. Thank you for all you do, Jennifer!

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 ❤️💙

3 months ago, District Communications

This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Dakota Fuller, a dedicated counselor at Woodlawn. We’re grateful for his commitment and care for our students Thank you, Dakota!

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 ❤️💙

3 months ago, District Communications

Literacy: The Key to Every Door 🔑

Reading isn’t just a school subject. It’s the foundation for everything. From understanding a bus schedule to coding a new app, literacy is the tool that empowers our students to navigate the world.

Let's work together to ensure every Schenectady student become a confident reader. Whether it’s 20 minutes of reading at home or exploring the school library, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future.

How you can help today:

> Ask your child about the best thing they read this week.

> Visit the local library together.

> Model the habit—let them see you reading, too!

#SCSDReads #LiteracyAwareness #FutureReady

3 months ago, SCSD Communication

Every Day Matters: The Attendance Challenge at Yates

A Sticky Situation for a Great Cause

We know that being in school every day is the first step toward student success, and at Yates Elementary, they found a very "engaging" way to prove it. To celebrate the results of their recent Attendance Challenge, students got to have a little fun at the expense of their principal, Mr. Sloan.

The winning class from each grade level earned the unique honor of taping Mr. Sloan to the wall. To top it off, the top three classes in the school got to choose a student representative to deliver a pie to his face.

#projectbehere

3 months ago, SCSD Communication