
REMINDER: Tonight is Family Information Night for MPMS 8th graders and their families. Join us to learn about the new Freshman Academy opening in 2025-26. Learn about the freshman experience, transition from 8th to 9th grade, supports, programming, scheduling, resources, extra-curricular activities & more.
Tonight, 6 p.m. at Mont Pleasant Middle School


Ready to learn how to swim? 🏊♂️ Take our free swim lessons this spring available to all elementary and middle school students! Scan the code or click this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gRt0EfZiLCkDX35jlzMEEndkokSu6MNR5x4ErhfcPTQ/viewform?edit_requested=true


Here is another alumni profile showcasing our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Asia Madison, SHS Class of 2013, who is now a Mental Health Therapist. Congratulations on all your achievements, Asia!


Come see our talented students perform alongside world-renowned trumpeter Ray Vega this Thursday at SHS from 7-9 PM 🎶🎺! This is a FREE concert you won’t want to miss! 🎵


📢 Attention 8th grade families! Incoming freshmen will be in their own building next year. We’re hosting an information session TONIGHT to share all the details. Check out this graphic for its time and location. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🏫


Reminder: Board of Education Meeting,
Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., 530 Liberty St.
Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/mBq4IlCINnQ


UVM hosted SHS students for a two-day college tour. Students explored UVM and learned about their Young Men of Talent Initiative in partnership with College for Every Student Brilliant Pathways.
Read more about the program here ➡️ https://brilliantpathways.org/young-men-uvm/





MPMS is hosting Women's Empowerment Night this Wednesday! 🎉 This event will take place in the auditorium, with the reception in the gym. Don't miss out on food, performances, vendors, and more to celebrate the amazing women in our lives as part of Women's History Month! 💪


Here’s this week’s #ProjectBeHere infographic! 📊 Check out how you, as parents or guardians, can help your child improve their attendance from home. For more information and resources on attendance, click this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters


Interested in teaching in Schenectady? 🌟 Join us at our recruitment fair on April 1st from 3-6 PM at 530 Liberty to learn more. Apply online at https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/jobopportunities.


You are invited!
Coffee Chat with the Superintendent
March 25, 6 p.m.
March 28, 7 a.m.
No registration required!


Want to see some amazing student artwork? 🎨 Swing by the NYS School Board Association before April 30th to check it out! You can also visit the traveling art show at Proctors until May 14th!



IN TH NEWS: Congratulations to the Central Park team. CPMS won the "Outstanding Overall Program" award in the "What's Cool About Manufacturing" contest held by Environment One.
https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/central-park-middle-schenectady/article_1de6934a-6570-462e-a3b3-bc78e78bab2b.html

The Blue Rose Theatre Company proudly presents... School of Rock! 🎸 Join us to see our talented performers on April 3rd, 4th, or 5th at 7 PM. This production was made possible with the expertise of our music director, Benjamin Zoleski, who was part of the music production team for this musical when it was on Broadway ! Don’t miss out on a night of unforgettable magic!


#ProjectBeHere is back! 🎉 We know student attendance can be a challenge, and our attendance team is working tirelessly to support students in every way possible. Every Monday, we'll be sharing helpful tips and updates on attendance to inspire both students and families to improve attendance rates. If you have any questions about your student's attendance, please reach out to their counselor, the school's attendance specialist, or the principal. Click here for more information about Project Be Here! https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters


Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-20-2025-copy
Have a great weekend.


🎤 School Yard Rap is coming to MPMS 🎤
Middle School Students & the community are invited to MPMS on Fri March 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. for this amazing event promoting equity & diversity through hip-hop.


📢 Attention 8th grade families! Incoming freshmen will be in their own building next year. We’re hosting several info nights soon to share all the details. Check out this graphic for times and locations. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🏫


As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Anthony Lewis as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Anthony is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for him the past 28 years teaching global history at SHS! #passionatepeople


Black Family Wellness Expo was a great event last Saturday! 🎉 Thank you to The Links, Inc. for allowing us to host this fantastic event for our community.
#partnershipswithfamiliesandcommunity


