Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending March 7: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-07-2025
We are grateful for all our maintenance staff throughout the district for their hard work and dedication in providing the best possible learning environment for our students. Take a moment today to thank the maintenance workers in our district or in your life! 💌
Daily attendance is important. Congratulations to our scholars at Paige on their perfect attendance! They celebrated with a delicious pancake breakfast this morning. Keep up the great work! 🏆 🥞
#projectbehere
This week’s guest artist residency with Soul Steps and musician, Jason Lucas, are bringing the SHS Dance Department and JSSFA Drummers together to create a collaborative performance. The piece will be showcased at Project Dance on May 20th, and we can't wait to see it! 💃🏽✨
Black Family Wellness Expo
Saturday, March 15 at Schenectady High School
The event will include an interactive panel with health care professionals, 50 exhibitors, refreshments, and more. The event will be held 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The speaker series will take place 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Congratulations to our amazing modified swimmers on securing their 4th win of the season! 🏆 Next up, they face Shaker and Shen—their toughest competitors yet! Wishing them the best of luck in their upcoming meets! 🏊♂️
🧠 Parents, don’t miss our ADHD workshop! Join us on March 11th at the Family Investment Center. Check the flyer for details and contact dapolitol@schenectadyschools.org to reserve your spot today!
Don't forget to vote for Central Park students! VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT!
Vote here🗳 https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/capital-region-ny/
Watch here🎥 https://youtu.be/NSexxQDHOfc?si=4BfYdOnzrE0OXV1S
March is Women's History Month, an annual observance to recognize the accomplishments, contributions, & historical significance of women. This is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of women, to inspire future generations.
As part of our new strategic plan, we proudly recognize Shelette Pleat as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Shelette!⭐ #passionatepeople
🏀 Schenectady High students, teachers battle in basketball🏀
Last week, teachers and students came together to raise money for the prom by competing in a Staff Vs Students basketball game. The game was extremely competitive and featured a halftime show and prizes.
📺Watch the coverage from WNYT NewsChannel 13
https://wnyt.com/wnyt-commit-to-kids/schenectady-high-students-teachers-battle-in-basketball/
Vote for Central Park's entry into the Cap Region What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® student video contest. The contest helps students explore cool manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies. CPMS students were teamed up with local manufacturer E/One.
Vote here🗳 https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/capital-region-ny/
Watch here🎥 https://youtu.be/NSexxQDHOfc?si=4BfYdOnzrE0OXV1S
This past Saturday, 115 employees participated in Patriot Tech Camp with 20 sessions focused on using instructional tech to engage students and boost classroom outcomes. Special thanks to the 20 staff members who presented. Looking forward to more events like this! 📚
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Gretchen Zebrowski as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Gretchen is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 25 years teaching Pre-k at Woodlawn! #passionatepeople
COMMUNITY NOTE
Schenectady Little League Registration is Open! ⚾️⚾️⚾️
Attention staff, students, families, and community members! Please review our Code of Character and share any feedback with the committee. Use this link to provide your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctNqpmewKL3popu6ZX91HRqQYL0LBZkZ6wFJmz5caE07VmIg/viewform
🥣 By celebrating National School Breakfast Week, we’re encouraging all families to recognize the importance of a healthy start to the day for fueling a child’s academic success. In Schenectady, all students are eligible for free breakfast when they arrive to school. Eating breakfast in the morning can lead to higher scores in reading and math, and improved concentration and memory.
TY if you have participated in the Culture & Climate Survey. Please click on the link to participate today: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs
The survey is open through March 14.
Big thanks to everyone who attended the district’s most recent transportation meeting! It was a productive session, where they discussed what’s working well and areas for improvement. Teamwork among vendors is key to on-time student arrival! 🚍
Here’s another Alumni Profile, celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Precious Riehl, SHS Class of 2009, who is now a Program Manager in the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Congratulations on all your accomplishments, Precious! 🎉
