Are you finding a healthy balance between your time online and your time offline?
It’s important for your well-being to log off, look up, connect with the world around you. Put the screen down & spend time with people & nature today!
#Unplug #DigCitWeek
Happy Diwali! ✨
Wishing everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights a joyous and prosperous day. May your home be filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of joy, and the light of hope.
Shubh Deepawali! 🙏
#Diwali #FestivalofLights #ShubhDeepawali #Happiness
Wishing everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights a joyous and prosperous day. May your home be filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of joy, and the light of hope.
Shubh Deepawali! 🙏
#Diwali #FestivalofLights #ShubhDeepawali #Happiness
🕺🏽💃🏽 The SHS Homecoming Dance was held Saturday evening in the high school gym. View the full photo album here 📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/v8htjud1p78drGnb7
🎃👻 Get ready for some Trunk or Treat fun! 🍬
Join Ellis Medicine for a safe, spooky night out! Wear your best costume and grab some goodies.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 24 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Where: 624 McClellan St. Parking Lot
See you there! #EllisMedicine #TrunkOrTreat #Schenectady #HalloweenFun
Join Ellis Medicine for a safe, spooky night out! Wear your best costume and grab some goodies.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 24 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Where: 624 McClellan St. Parking Lot
See you there! #EllisMedicine #TrunkOrTreat #Schenectady #HalloweenFun
🛠 Real-world learning in action
On Friday, Schenectady High School students visited STS Steel for their annual Open House, where students got a firsthand look at how STEM and teamwork come together in the real world. Experiences like this help our students connect classroom learning to career opportunities right here in our community.
Thank you STS Steel for inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals in Schenectady💡
#CareerReadiness #STEMEducation #CommunityPartners
On Friday, Schenectady High School students visited STS Steel for their annual Open House, where students got a firsthand look at how STEM and teamwork come together in the real world. Experiences like this help our students connect classroom learning to career opportunities right here in our community.
Thank you STS Steel for inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals in Schenectady💡
#CareerReadiness #STEMEducation #CommunityPartners
The creativity at Hamilton’s Hispanic Heritage Month Door Decorating Contest was truly spectacular! 🤩
On October 15, our scholars and staff went all out to create colorful, meaningful door displays celebrating the rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latinx cultures. These installations are incredible artistic and educational tributes!
#HHM #HispanicHeritageMonth #HamiltonSchool #Culture #Art #Community
On October 15, our scholars and staff went all out to create colorful, meaningful door displays celebrating the rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latinx cultures. These installations are incredible artistic and educational tributes!
#HHM #HispanicHeritageMonth #HamiltonSchool #Culture #Art #Community
🌟Congratulations to all the National Honor Society inductees! This moment is a proud celebration for these students, their families, and our community.
Being inducted is an official call to action. These scholars are pledging to continue striving for academic excellence and serving as positive role models in Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
#SchenectadyHigh #NHS #NationalHonorSociety #AcademicExcellence #CommunityLeaders
Being inducted is an official call to action. These scholars are pledging to continue striving for academic excellence and serving as positive role models in Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
#SchenectadyHigh #NHS #NationalHonorSociety #AcademicExcellence #CommunityLeaders
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-october-17-2025
Have a great weekend.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-october-17-2025
Have a great weekend.
🎉 HUGE congratulations to Rebekka Henriksen, our District Farm to School Project Manager! 🎉
On October 15, Rebekka was proudly named a Community Partner of the Year by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County. This honor is a testament to her tireless efforts and exceptional leadership.
Rebekka is committed to connecting local farms with our schools, which helps create healthier eating habits for our students and supports the agricultural economy right here in our community.
Thank you, Rebekka, for your dedication. We're so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
#FarmToSchool #CommunityPartner #SchenectadyCounty #CornellCooperativeExtension #HamiltonSchools #Leadership
On October 15, Rebekka was proudly named a Community Partner of the Year by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County. This honor is a testament to her tireless efforts and exceptional leadership.
Rebekka is committed to connecting local farms with our schools, which helps create healthier eating habits for our students and supports the agricultural economy right here in our community.
Thank you, Rebekka, for your dedication. We're so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
#FarmToSchool #CommunityPartner #SchenectadyCounty #CornellCooperativeExtension #HamiltonSchools #Leadership
🎃 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!
Our Peer Mediation training for selected Mont Pleasant Middle School students in grades 6-8 wrapped up today!. 🎉
Over three intensive days, our students worked with Mediation Matters trainers, mastering vital skills like conflict resolution, active listening, and reflective questioning. They also bonded through community-building activities to become a cohesive team.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and look forward to officially launching this vital program.
A huge thank you to Keith Langlois with Trustco Bank for generously sponsoring lunch for all three days of this transformative training! 🥪
#PeerMediation #ConflictResolution #MontPleasantMS #TrustcoBank #SchenectadySchools #StudentLeaders
Over three intensive days, our students worked with Mediation Matters trainers, mastering vital skills like conflict resolution, active listening, and reflective questioning. They also bonded through community-building activities to become a cohesive team.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and look forward to officially launching this vital program.
A huge thank you to Keith Langlois with Trustco Bank for generously sponsoring lunch for all three days of this transformative training! 🥪
#PeerMediation #ConflictResolution #MontPleasantMS #TrustcoBank #SchenectadySchools #StudentLeaders
Early College High School Student Council Election Day 🗳 ECHS teamed up with the Board of Elections to give students a real voting experience, with ballots and ballot counters. It was a great way to engaged and get excited about civic participation.
READY TO LEAD THE MOVEMENT? We're Hiring!
We're searching for a dedicated Program Specialist to drive our My Brother's Keeper (MBK) initiative!
This specialist will be responsible for:
Coordinating all aspects of the MBK program.
Leading and mentoring our MBK Ambassadors.
Serving as a crucial liaison between the district and community organizations.
Ensuring family and community engagement is at the heart of our work.
Help us build brighter futures. Learn more and apply: http://bit.ly/3KMzuuh
We're searching for a dedicated Program Specialist to drive our My Brother's Keeper (MBK) initiative!
This specialist will be responsible for:
Coordinating all aspects of the MBK program.
Leading and mentoring our MBK Ambassadors.
Serving as a crucial liaison between the district and community organizations.
Ensuring family and community engagement is at the heart of our work.
Help us build brighter futures. Learn more and apply: http://bit.ly/3KMzuuh
COMMUNITY NOTE
Capital District Handyman Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 25
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Schenectady Little League (Oregon Ave. Baseball Field
Wear Your Costume!
Capital District Handyman Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 25
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Schenectady Little League (Oregon Ave. Baseball Field
Wear Your Costume!
✅ Civic Engagement
✅ Voter Registration
✅ Student Voice
Today, each Schenectady High School senior participated in a lesson on civic engagement. They watched campaign speeches from their peers, filled out a real ballot from the Schenectady County Board of Elections, and placed it in a real ballot counter. Students then had the option to register or pre-register to vote with help from the NAACP Schenectady Branch 2175.
✅ Voter Registration
✅ Student Voice
Today, each Schenectady High School senior participated in a lesson on civic engagement. They watched campaign speeches from their peers, filled out a real ballot from the Schenectady County Board of Elections, and placed it in a real ballot counter. Students then had the option to register or pre-register to vote with help from the NAACP Schenectady Branch 2175.
This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Andrew Jablonski, a dedicated assistant principal at MPMS. We’re grateful for Andrew's commitment and care for our students! Thank you, Andrew!
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 ❤️💙
💼 The district's monthly job fair will be TODAY 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
A difficult reality to face is that sometimes, a child may be involved in a bullying-related incident at school. Here are some ways to identify this behavior and how we can work collaboratively with school staff to ensure your child receives the support they deserve.
Visit our Who to Call page to find the best point of contact for your child: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/who-to-call
You can also review the Code of Character, Conduct, and Support with your child to reinforce the importance of expected behaviors at school: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/code-of-character-conduct-and-support
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth ❤️💙
Visit our Who to Call page to find the best point of contact for your child: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/who-to-call
You can also review the Code of Character, Conduct, and Support with your child to reinforce the importance of expected behaviors at school: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/code-of-character-conduct-and-support
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth ❤️💙
Don’t miss our Boys Varsity and JV soccer teams as they face off against Shen on October 16th at 4:15 p.m!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Trunk & Treats on Oct. 18th from 2–5:30 PM at the Central Park Basketball Courts! 🍭✨ Enjoy trunks & treats, a hot chocolate bar, face painting, bounce house fun, music, and more. Free #NAYTOBER bracelets while supplies last! 🧡
