❄️Be sure to watch Woodlawn Elementary choir on WMHT Music for the Holidays.
⏰ SCHEDULE
12/23 9:00 p.m.
12/24 2:30 a.m.
12/24 10:30 p.m.
12/25 5:00 p.m.
⏰ SCHEDULE
12/23 9:00 p.m.
12/24 2:30 a.m.
12/24 10:30 p.m.
12/25 5:00 p.m.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's holiday video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-holiday-message-december-23-2025
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
The first annual SHS Tri-M Music Honor Society's Winter Concert food drive collected over 150 non-perishable food items to help our community. Tri-M President Alahna Brown and Vice President Devyn Flaherty delivered the donations to Street Soldiers in downtown Schenectady this weekend ahead of their weekly gathering. Thank you to everyone who helped make the food drive a success!
Community Resource Spotlight: Safe Inc. 🤝
Schenectady families, if you or someone you know is in need of assistance this holiday season, Safe Inc. of Schenectady is here to help.
Their Street Outreach Team provides support for immediate needs, including:
🧴 Toiletries
👕 Clothing
🍎 Food
🚨 Other emergency essentials
If you are in need, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 📞 Call the Outreach Team: 518-374-5178
No one should have to go without. Please share this post to help us spread the word to those who may need support.
Schenectady families, if you or someone you know is in need of assistance this holiday season, Safe Inc. of Schenectady is here to help.
Their Street Outreach Team provides support for immediate needs, including:
🧴 Toiletries
👕 Clothing
🍎 Food
🚨 Other emergency essentials
If you are in need, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 📞 Call the Outreach Team: 518-374-5178
No one should have to go without. Please share this post to help us spread the word to those who may need support.
We are proud to announce that Jonathan Cooley has been named the new Assistant Principal of Mont Pleasant Middle School. He will join the MPMS team on January 7.
Please join us in giving Mr. Cooley a warm welcome.
>> Click here for more information: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2611010
Please join us in giving Mr. Cooley a warm welcome.
>> Click here for more information: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2611010
🎅🏼Santa made a surprise visit to MLK pre k students in Tiffany Giardono's class to deliver books and candy canes!
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-19-2025
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-19-2025
Come out and support the SHS Girls Basketball Team vs. Bethlehem
Friday, December 19
Bethlehem High School
Friday, December 19
Bethlehem High School
A World of Traditions on One Tree 🌍🎄
If you visit 80 Nott Terrace this week, you’ll see more than just a 12-foot tree—you’ll see a celebration of our global community.
Our Adult Education ESL and GED students from across the globe took great pride in hand-designing ornaments for our "Holidays Around the World" tree. These beautiful pieces represent the heritage and heart of our students, featuring designs from China, Mexico, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Haiti, Korea, Japan, and the USA.
We are so proud of our adult learners and the diverse cultures that make Schenectady such a vibrant place to live and learn. If you stop by there, pause and check out their incredible work.
Dear Parents and Students,
Please note that although there is no CTE BOCES programming on Monday, Dec. 22nd or Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, students are expected to attend their regular high school classes on these days. Transportation will be provided as normal, and attendance is vital for success!
Please follow the schedule below:
AM CTE Students: Report to the Cafeteria upon arrival for a morning event. You will then proceed to your afternoon classes as scheduled.
PM CTE Students: Attend your morning classes as scheduled. Afterwards, report to the Auditorium during the time you would normally go to CTE BOCES.
We look forward to seeing everyone on campus next week!
❄️ Join us for a cozy Winter Warm Up Family Night TONIGHT @ 4:30! Enjoy crafts, cookie decorating, holiday movies, a hot cocoa bar, bingo, and more. Come in your comfiest PJs and bring the whole family for a night of fun! 🎄✨
UPDATE: Power has been restored to Zoller.
We apologize that we had to cancel the Polar Express. We were not sure how long we would be without power. Thank you.
We apologize that we had to cancel the Polar Express. We were not sure how long we would be without power. Thank you.
POWER OUTAGE
Zoller Elementary School's Polar Express scheduled for this morning is cancelled due to a power outage.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
We will keep families updated regarding the power outage as soon as more information becomes available.
Thank you.
Zoller Elementary School's Polar Express scheduled for this morning is cancelled due to a power outage.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
We will keep families updated regarding the power outage as soon as more information becomes available.
Thank you.
Thursday Check-In! As the school day comes to an end, let’s remember the importance of showing up and showing out.
Let’s finish the week on a positive note by coming to school tomorrow, building our knowledge ✏️, and spending time with friends 💙❤️.
Parents and guardians, if you need support motivating your child to attend school, please reach out to your student’s teacher, counselor, or your school’s attendance specialist. Click the link to learn more about why attendance matters:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
Let’s finish the week on a positive note by coming to school tomorrow, building our knowledge ✏️, and spending time with friends 💙❤️.
Parents and guardians, if you need support motivating your child to attend school, please reach out to your student’s teacher, counselor, or your school’s attendance specialist. Click the link to learn more about why attendance matters:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
:📊 Mark Your Calendars: Interim Progress Reports
Secondary interim progress reports will be mailed home on Monday, December 22.
Want to see your student’s progress sooner? You don't have to wait for the mail. You will be able to access the reports through the Infinite Campus Backpack.
How to check:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Navigate to the "More" section.
Click on "Backpack" to view and download the report.
Secondary interim progress reports will be mailed home on Monday, December 22.
Want to see your student’s progress sooner? You don't have to wait for the mail. You will be able to access the reports through the Infinite Campus Backpack.
How to check:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Navigate to the "More" section.
Click on "Backpack" to view and download the report.
🕎 UPK students at Van Corlaer learned about Hannukah and worked on an activity based around the Festival of Lights.
This week’s alumni feature is Peter Shapiro, who currently works for the New York State Department of Public Service. Congratulations on your continued success, Peter! #studentandgraduatesuccess ⭐️
⛄️ Woodlawn Elementary choir performs on WMHT’s Music for the Holidays next week!
Under the direction of Megan Phelps and co- directed by Lisa Longe and Kristen Olochnowiz , Woodlawn 4th and 5th graders recorded three musical selections at the WMHT studios in November, where students experienced real life conditions of performing. They were welcomed into a green room space, brought into a recording studio, and filmed by the WMHT crew.
🎶 Watch on 12/23 @ 9:00 p.m. to see Woodlawn’s performance. Full schedule at https://www.wmht.org/music-for-the-holidays/
Under the direction of Megan Phelps and co- directed by Lisa Longe and Kristen Olochnowiz , Woodlawn 4th and 5th graders recorded three musical selections at the WMHT studios in November, where students experienced real life conditions of performing. They were welcomed into a green room space, brought into a recording studio, and filmed by the WMHT crew.
🎶 Watch on 12/23 @ 9:00 p.m. to see Woodlawn’s performance. Full schedule at https://www.wmht.org/music-for-the-holidays/
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: Cancellation due to Water Main Break
Due to a water main break at 80 Nott Terrace, all afternoon and evening GED and ESL classes scheduled for today are cancelled.
Classes at the FIC (Family Investment Center) will still run as scheduled.
Join us for the Schenectady City School District Job Fair on December 17th! Immediate interviews, walk-ins welcome — come explore our open positions!
