The SHS National Honor Society is hosting a car wash fundraiser on May 16th from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM—come out and support our scholars!
Dozens of Big Picture Learning Schenectady students have been venturing beyond the school walls to work with mentors across Schenectady. These students gain valuable college and career skills through authentic learning experiences that are connected to the community.
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🧠 — before you can support your friends and classmates, you must first recognize the signs. Check out this infographic for some key identifiers, and stay tuned for more mental health information coming throughout the month. If you are struggling, please reach out to a trusted adult or friend for support because you are not alone in this. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
SCSD mental health resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/mental-health-services
🏫 Students from Schenectady High School spent the last week on a number of college and university visits. Thanks to the the district's NY GEARUP grant, our team was able to put together trips to Ithaca, Cornell, NYU, SUNY Poly, Howard University, Morgan State, Cheney University, and Delaware State. 🎓
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending May 9:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-09-2025
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of health and wellness at the SCSD 2025 Annual Employee Wellness Fair! 🎉 All SCSD employees are invited to bring their families and explore over 75 vendors offering everything from nutrition to mental health resources!
Join us for a joyful and inclusive Family Day for special education students and their siblings to explore, play, and connect in a sensory-friendly indoor playcenter! Parents or caregivers must accompany their children—come make memories together on Saturday, May 17th! 🌈
Join us for Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM, located at 530 Liberty Street. Hear directly from the candidates about how they plan to support our school community. Click here for the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/6UkptUIpqqw
Get ready to dress up and dance the night away at Woodlawn’s Springtime Dance! 🌼🎶 Join us on Thursday, May 15th from 6–7:30 PM in the Woodlawn Cafeteria for a fun-filled evening of games, crafts, snacks, and music by DJ Ketchup—don’t forget your dancing shoes!
🗳 2025 School Board Candidates 🗳
Two Board of Education seats are up for election on May 20, between noon and 9 p.m. The seats are currently held by Cathy Lewis and Vivian Parsons.
🗓 There will be a League of Women Voters Forum Night on Tuesday, May 13 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
For more information about the candidates, click here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2181791
Struggling with your child’s big feelings? Don’t worry — we’ve got you! Sign up for Tantrum Training happening TOMORROW to learn proven strategies that help calm the chaos and support your child with confidence. Contact Laura Dapolito at DAPOLITOL@SCHENECTADYSCHOOLS.ORG or call 518-573-3955 to get started today! 💡
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Ashley Trumpler as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Ashley is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 4 years teaching AIS math at Hamilton! #passionatepeople
SHS Key Club and The Commencement Group will sell flowers and gifts at graduation on June 26. Pick up online orders at our booth near the entrance before the ceremony. Link to Order: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/schenectadyhs/ 💐💐💐
Congratulations to Amesha Bacchus for being recognized as the 2024–2025 Outstanding Business Education Student! 🎉 This well-deserved honor celebrates her academic excellence, exceptional citizenship, and positive attitude. Amesha was honored at an awards dinner at The Century House alongside other top students from the region, with her proud parents and teacher in attendance. Sponsored by the Business and Marketing Educators' Association of the Capital District, this event highlighted the achievements of outstanding students in business education—way to go, Amesha, we’re so proud of you! 🌟
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!
As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Kenneth Mayfeild as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Kenneth!⭐ #passionatepeople
May's Job Fair is almost here! Join us on May 21st from 2–4 PM at 530 Liberty to explore exciting opportunities and find your place in the SCSD family. We're hiring for a variety of roles including teachers, security monitors, school safety officers, paraprofessionals, electricians, and more—don’t miss your chance to make a difference! 👥
🌸🎶 Don’t miss the SHS Spring Pops Concert TOMORROW 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! 🎶🌸
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
It's not only time to come together to promote mental well-being & advocate for mental health care but it's also a time to prioritize your own mental health.
If you are struggling, please reach out for support. You are never alone!
Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Kaitlyn Franz, SHS Class of 2015, who is now a Change Control Specialist at Regeneron. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
