We're excited to share that Leah Akinleye has been selected as the new Director of Innovation, Equity, and Engagement!. She officially steps into the role on December 1st.
Leah brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives and ensuring equity is at the core of all we do.
Please join us in congratulating her.
>> For more info, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2568049
Leah brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives and ensuring equity is at the core of all we do.
Please join us in congratulating her.
>> For more info, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2568049
The Schenectady City School District is committed to student safety, both in the classroom and online. We want to draw your attention to the increasing presence of risky and dangerous social media trends, particularly "challenges" circulating on platforms like TikTok.
While many online trends are harmless and fun, a small number encourage reckless, illegal, or physically harmful behavior. Due to peer pressure and the desire for social media attention, children may not fully grasp the severe, often permanent, consequences of participating.
Follow this link for more information & to learn what you can do: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2567518
While many online trends are harmless and fun, a small number encourage reckless, illegal, or physically harmful behavior. Due to peer pressure and the desire for social media attention, children may not fully grasp the severe, often permanent, consequences of participating.
Follow this link for more information & to learn what you can do: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2567518
More Thanksgiving meal information!
Join us for a free Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃
Bethesda will be serving on Wednesday, 11/26 at 12 PM, and City Mission will host on Thursday, 11/27 at 1 PM.
All are welcome—come enjoy a warm meal and community! 🤎
Join us for a free Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃
Bethesda will be serving on Wednesday, 11/26 at 12 PM, and City Mission will host on Thursday, 11/27 at 1 PM.
All are welcome—come enjoy a warm meal and community! 🤎
Thursday evening was Sycamore Collaborative 's Evening for Unity and Thanks 2025.
Dr. Cotto, Dr. Kedley, and Farm to School Program Manager Rebekkah Henriksen attended to highlight our partnership and efforts around food insecurity in the Schenectady community.
Dr. Cotto, Dr. Kedley, and Farm to School Program Manager Rebekkah Henriksen attended to highlight our partnership and efforts around food insecurity in the Schenectady community.
Join us this Thanksgiving for a warm, traditional home-cooked meal open to all in our community. Dine in, pick up a meal to go, and enjoy the holiday surrounded by kindness and connection. Learn more and get all the details by contacting info@hopeanswers.org 🦃✨
Now seeking Internship Host for Big Picture Learning
For More Information https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/shs/page/big-picture-learning-schenectady
For More Information https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/shs/page/big-picture-learning-schenectady
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 21, 2025: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-21-2025
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
❄️ The 56th Annual Schenectady Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in downtown Schenectady!
🌟 Festivities will begin with a block party at 3, followed by the parade kickoff at 5 p.m. with our Proctors Musical Theatre students performing in front of the marquee.
🌟 Festivities will begin with a block party at 3, followed by the parade kickoff at 5 p.m. with our Proctors Musical Theatre students performing in front of the marquee.
🎉 Join us for Family Bingo Night!
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 | 🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 SHS Cafeteria – Enter through the FA Wing
Enjoy a fun evening with prizes, raffles, and more!
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 | 🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 SHS Cafeteria – Enter through the FA Wing
Enjoy a fun evening with prizes, raffles, and more!
The Blue Roses Theatre Company is excited to announce their first show of the season: Reckless by Craig Lucas. The story begins on a snowy Christmas Eve, where protagonist Rachel experiences an unexpected revelation from her husband, Tom, who confesses he has contracted a hitman to kill her, leading her on a bizarre journey filled with eccentric characters.
📅 Showtimes:
Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, Nov. 21 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 22 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
🎭 Don’t miss it! Catch Reckless by Craig Lucas in the William W. Ziskin Black Box Theater at SHS!
📅 Showtimes:
Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, Nov. 21 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 22 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
🎭 Don’t miss it! Catch Reckless by Craig Lucas in the William W. Ziskin Black Box Theater at SHS!
This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Taiesha Spottswood, a dedicated Restorative Practice Specialist at Lincoln. We’re grateful for her commitment and care for our students! Thank you, Taiesha!
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 ❤️💙
📰IN THE NEWS: SHS students prep to start holiday parade
https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/high-schoolers-prep-to-start-schenectady-county-holiday-parade/article_ebdecd31-bf46-4c64-b357-074877b94c05.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOMA1lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe8A0-QbNZh8xCn-x1IQExL73wuWKXidHJCjppqUj75rqgbuWjN3NqKZ6kUIw_aem_TsrvQpGy1S93FCgf87P_cg
COMMUNITY NOTE
State Street Cleanup Day
Let's work together to make our neighborhood shine.
State Street Cleanup Day on Saturday, November 22nd.
Scan the QR code for more information.
Every pair of hands makes a huge difference
State Street Cleanup Day
Let's work together to make our neighborhood shine.
State Street Cleanup Day on Saturday, November 22nd.
Scan the QR code for more information.
Every pair of hands makes a huge difference
Congratulations to our ten talented SHS musicians selected for the NYSSMA Area All-State Festival! We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them shine at Proctors on November 22. 🎶✨
https://tickets.proctors.org/Theatr eManager/95/tmEvent/tmEvent36 405.html
https://tickets.proctors.org/Theatr eManager/95/tmEvent/tmEvent36 405.html
🦃 Thanksgiving Food Distribution 🍎
Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place this Saturday at Schenectady High School.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Schenectady High School
📝 Important Details
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
One Per Family: To ensure they can serve as many families as possible, they will be distributing one grocery bag and one turkey per family.
Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for helping Schenectady families celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving.
#communitypartners
Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place this Saturday at Schenectady High School.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Schenectady High School
📝 Important Details
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
One Per Family: To ensure they can serve as many families as possible, they will be distributing one grocery bag and one turkey per family.
Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for helping Schenectady families celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving.
#communitypartners
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Linda Doud! Linda has been a dedicated Reading teacher at CPMS for 10 years!
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 ❤️💙
🎨Thank you to the Human Resources team for organizing a Staff Mocktail & Paint party. This event brought staff together for creativity, connection and connecting with colleagues, something we all value in our school community.
Look for more events like this organized by HR in the coming months.
Look for more events like this organized by HR in the coming months.
📢 We’re Hiring!
Join us at the Schenectady City School District Job Fair TOMORROW from 2:00–4:00 PM at 530 Liberty Street, Schenectady (Main Entrance Lobby Area).
We’re looking for Nurses, Secretaries, Intervention Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Teaching Assistants, Parent Liaisons, Maintenance Staff, and more! 🌟
💼 Immediate interviews available! Don’t forget to bring printed copies of your resume and make sure your online application is submitted.
For more details, visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
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Join us at the Schenectady City School District Job Fair TOMORROW from 2:00–4:00 PM at 530 Liberty Street, Schenectady (Main Entrance Lobby Area).
We’re looking for Nurses, Secretaries, Intervention Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Teaching Assistants, Parent Liaisons, Maintenance Staff, and more! 🌟
💼 Immediate interviews available! Don’t forget to bring printed copies of your resume and make sure your online application is submitted.
For more details, visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
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REMINDER
Board of Education Work Session
Wednesday, November 19
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Livestream link: youtube.com/live/oRNDAe2mpB4?feature=share
Board of Education Work Session
Wednesday, November 19
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Livestream link: youtube.com/live/oRNDAe2mpB4?feature=share
🌟 Real-World Learning for SHS students🌟
SHS students had an amazing experience participating in the Junior Achievement Job Shadow program at the Marriott Hotel in Albany last week.
They explored a wide range of careers in the hospitality industry from Marriott team members. Students discovered how teamwork, communication, and customer service keep a hotel running successfully. This impactful experience also helped students connect what they’re learning in Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship to real-world career pathways.
SHS students had an amazing experience participating in the Junior Achievement Job Shadow program at the Marriott Hotel in Albany last week.
They explored a wide range of careers in the hospitality industry from Marriott team members. Students discovered how teamwork, communication, and customer service keep a hotel running successfully. This impactful experience also helped students connect what they’re learning in Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship to real-world career pathways.
