REMINDER
Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, May 21
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/QJudrBC2b_E
Experience the unexpected with SURPRISE! 🎭—a series of bold, student-written plays from SHS John Sayles School of Fine Arts. Join us May 30–31 for the incredible performances!
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!
Attention Early College High School Seniors! Its time for your graduate breakfast this Thursday at SCCC. Families are welcome. Come celebrate your incredible accomplishments with your ECHS family! 🎓
Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Jessica Tyree, SHS Class of 2011, who is now a Senior Probation Officer. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
May's Job Fair is almost here! Join us TOMORROW 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! 👥
🗳 Annual budget vote and Board of Ed election - Polls are open now!
🚫 No tax levy increase
🏛 The budget supports the four pillars of the Strategic Plan
🗣 Two Board of Education seats are open
More info here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2180253
Check out some photos from our recent Crisis Intervention Training at the Family Opportunities Center, held this past Saturday! Participants had a valuable opportunity to learn some best strategies for effectively responding to everyday crises through intervention techniques.
📰 In The Daily Gazette
Schenectady school board race: Four candidates compete for two seats
➡️ https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/schenectady-school-board-candidates/article_add7969d-a2c9-44af-b80f-c239d7cf0ea0.html
With graduation quickly approaching, we’re excited to highlight two of our Top 10 SHS students each week to celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication they’ve shown throughout their high school careers. First up is our valedictorian, Richard Chunilal! To learn more about Richard and his reflections on his journey at SHS, check out his featured news article. Congratulations, Richard! 🎓
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2220823
Attention ECHS seniors! Come decorate your cap with us this Wednesday at SCCC from 1-4 PM. Don't miss the fun! 🎓
Don't miss the next Project Dance performance on TOMORROW at 7 PM, featuring incredible routines by our talented student dancers. It's a show you won’t want to miss!
🗳 Annual budget vote and Board of Education election - Tuesday, May 20, 12-9 p.m.
🚫 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
🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education.
For full budget details, click here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2180253
Join us for a community carnival TOMORROW! 🎪 Enjoy games, food, music, and more at the Union College Library Lawn! 🎉
Join the Schenectady Youth Baseball Sandlot League this summer for just $20! Open to all skill levels in elementary and middle school. Held at Schenectady High School on select Saturdays (7/6–8/10) from 12–2pm. Scan the QR code or go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1az--AqIviABnNdgDSRR9TZLwuXxD1IOut29aGh_Eq3c/viewform?edit_requested=true#settings
The Budget Vote & School Board Election are coming up on Tuesday, May 20.
Four candidates are running for two seats on the Board. If you missed the candidate forum you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UkptUIpqqw&t=3s
Support the next generation by becoming a worksite supervisor through Schenectady County Connects' Youth Employment Program. Help youth gain valuable job skills while giving your business an extra hand—register today at bit.ly/SchCoWorksite !!!
Yesterday, Center City students and staff wore green 💚 in support of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. We love seeing our school community come together to support those who may be struggling. If you are having a hard time, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help — you are not alone.
The SHS National Honor Society is hosting a car wash fundraiser TODAY from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM—come out and support our scholars!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-16-2025
Have a great weekend.
