📢 Is your 3 or 4-year-old ready for Pre-K? 🎒✨ Apply today to secure a spot at one of our amazing Pre-K locations! For more details and to access the application, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
Reminder: In observance of Good Friday, our schools and offices will be closed today. We encourage you to take this time to be with loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday!
Huge congratulations to our HSMTA-nominated performers and the entire cast of School of Rock! 🎸 This recognition is so well deserved for all the incredible hard work you put in to make the musical something truly special! 🤘
🏒 Want to learn how to ice skate? No matter your age, this is your chance! 🧊 Register now for skating lessons at www.schenectadyyouthhockey.com before registration closes TOMORROW — don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! See you on the ice! ⛸️
Don’t miss the Spring 2025 College Fair at SHS on April 24 from 6:30–8 PM! 🎓 Explore dozens of in-state and out-of-state colleges, chat with reps, and take a step toward your future! 🌟
There are two Board of Education seats up for election this year 🗳️. If you're interested in serving the district, petitions are due by April 30th! 📅 For more information, please use this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2065221
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!
Here are some amazing photos shared with us by Superintendent Cotto! 📸 He stopped by CHIME Yates Family Day and CHIME Proctors Family Day last week — both events were fantastic and bursting with student talent. CHIME, one of our valued community partners, is dedicated to providing our music students with high-quality education and meaningful opportunities. 🎶
A couple weeks ago, our students had the chance to venture to Union College for the SeaPerch event—an underwater robotics program run by RoboNation. Our teams built and maneuvered underwater robots through obstacle courses and completed missions, showcasing their engineering skills and teamwork. Congratulations to all students involved, and we hope you had an amazing time! 🤖🌊
Last week, Keane hosted an Earth Day celebration to honor our planet and all the amazing plants and animals that call it home. 🌍🌿 A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this such a special and educational event for our students!
Join us for the Schenectady County Food Council’s Spring Community Gathering on April 24th! Let’s break bread, fight food insecurity, and build a stronger, more equitable food system together! 🍽️🌱
🐣🎉 Join us for Easter on the Hill at Jerry Burrell Park on April 20 from 3–7 PM—6,000 eggs, crafts, food, bounce house, pony rides & more! 🐰 It’s a FREE event, so bring your basket—the hunt starts at 4 PM! 🌸🥚
Proud to share that our talented Digital Arts student, Elizabeth St. Claire from the Visual Performing Arts LC at SHS, earned an Honorable Mention in Visual Identities and Marketing at the 2025 Regional Media Arts Festival! Congratulations! 🎨
We wish all who celebrate, a very happy Passover! May this Passover be filled with joy, warmth, and gratitude.
#Passover #Pesach
Reminder
Spring Recess is next week. No school April 14 - 18!
District offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
🎬 Congratulations to our PM Mediaworks students at Proctors! Their powerful submission focused on mental health placed 6th out of over 600 entries in The Edit media competition—we're so proud of their hard work and creativity! 👏 Check out their video here: https://shsphoenix.com/1313/news/shs-proctors-program-helps-students/
📢 Is your 3 or 4-year-old ready for Pre-K? 🎒✨ Apply today to secure a spot at one of our amazing Pre-K locations! For more details and to access the application, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
Looking for the perfect prom dress? We've got you covered! 👗 Visit Bethel Northside Community Center TOMORROW for $20 dresses! Scan the QR code or click this link to reserve your shopping time: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/943331160053/false#/invitation
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-11-2025
Enjoy your weekend and recess next week.
Superintendent Cotto surprised Mrs. Hunter’s kindergarten class at Yates this week as their Secret Reader, sharing the heartwarming book Hello There, Sunshine—the kids had an absolute blast! 🌞
