Over 100 talented student musicians took part in the NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble festival this weekend, with six of our high schoolers auditioning for All State—each earning top A+ scores! Special shoutout to Ayden Chrisman (violin) and Zoe Daniels (flute) for their perfect scores 🎶
🗳 On Tuesday, May 20, residents of the Schenectady City School District will vote on the proposed $295,514,615 budget for the 2025-26 school year.
📈 This represents a $17,782,846 or 6.4% increase in spending
🚫 No tax levy increase for a seventh consecutive school year
🏛 The budget reflects the district's goals and supports the four pillars of the Strategic Plan
☑️ Since there is no tax levy increase, a simple majority is required for the budget to pass
🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education.
⏰ Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m. If you are unsure of where to vote, click here ➡️ https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en
REMINDER: The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. The BOE work session will immediately follow the hearing.
Both will be live-streamed. The link will be provided.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, support, and guide our students every day 🍎. Their dedication shapes the future, one lesson at a time. Don’t forget to thank your teachers this week—they deserve it! ✨
📚🏀 Thank you to members of the New York Phoenix for spending part of their Saturday with students from Hamilton and Keane for their Books and Basketball program. 🏀📚
🎨 Come see incredible student talent at the SCSD Annual Art Exhibit, on display May 2–20 at ViaPort Rotterdam Mall! Don’t miss the Opening Reception TONIGHT from 6:00–7:30 PM!
📢 Attention 8th grade families! Incoming freshmen will be in their own building next year. We’re hosting another information session TOMORROW NIGHT to share all the details. Check out this graphic for its time and location. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🏫
🎓 Congratulations to the Schenectady High School Class of 2025 Top 10 🎓
🗣 Congratulations to the students, families, and educators who participated in the New York State My Brother’s Keeper Symposium Thursday! The event featured student presentations, nationally renowned guest speakers, an induction ceremony for the 2025 class of NYSMBK Fellows, and valuable breakout sessions that featured inspiring student and educator discussions.
👏🏽 Shout out to Isaiah and Elijah from SHS on being inducted as Fellows.
Not sure who to contact for your child's needs? Visit our updated Who to Call page for quick access to the right support: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/who-to-call
🌸🎶 Don’t miss the SHS Spring Pops Concert on May 8th 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! 🎶🌸
Get ready for liftoff! 🚀 Join us at Mont Pleasant on Thursday, May 29th from 4:30–6:00 PM for a fun evening at the NASA STEM Fair! Experience the excitement of student innovation with projects like the NASA Engineering Design Challenge and SEAPERCH robots!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-02-2025
Have a great weekend.
Join us for a community carnival 🎪 on May 18th! Enjoy games, food, music, and more at the Union College Library Lawn! 🎉
Join us in honoring the memory of Adriana Younge at a community gathering on May 5th at 7 PM, held at Central Park Music Haven. Come show your support for her friends and family. 💌
Today, we celebrate and recognize the incredible hard work and dedication that each of our school principals demonstrates every single day. Take a moment to thank your principal and let them know just how much their leadership and impact mean to your school community!🏫
Join us for the Ring of Hope Boxing Club’s Bingo Fundraiser on May 28th, 5:30-7:30 PM! Enjoy a fun night of prizes and memories while supporting a great cause. Your participation helps provide young men and women with healthy self-defense and community opportunities! 🎉
As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Andrew Holland as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Andrew!⭐ #passionatepeople
The IB Art Exhibition Reception, held on the 23rd, was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented student artists. The exhibit will remain displayed at SHS until May 16th—don’t miss your chance to check it out! 🎨🖼️
Art is in full bloom! 🌸🌼 Don’t miss the chance to check out the student art booth at the Schenectady Green Market this spring—come support young talent and celebrate creativity! 🌷✨ Check the flyer for all the details!
