Make your voice heard! 📢 Join us for the Schenectady Eats Survey Review to share your thoughts on food access in our community 🥦🍎. New location: 603 State Street. We’ll be meeting TOMORROW from 6:00–7:30 PM. 🚗 Parking is available behind the building off Chapel Street.
In honor of CAP Month, the Family Opportunity Center invited 21st Century students to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. Students proudly displayed blue pinwheels—the national symbol for prevention—and learned how safe, supportive environments help children thrive. Together, we’re building a brighter, safer future! 💙
@scsd_21stcentury @childrenandfamilyservices
#SchenectadyRising #FamilyOpportunityCenter #ChildAbusePrevention #BuildingStrongerFamilies #PinwheelsforPrevention
On Friday, our Superintendent Dr. Carlos Cotto received the Community Impact Award at the City of Schenectady Fair Housing Luncheon, an honor recognizing an individual whose passion for community engagement empowers families to understand their rights and embrace fair housing principles. He was joined by his family and members of the IEE department. Congratulations, Superintendent Cotto! 🏆
Struggling with your child’s big feelings? Don’t worry — we’ve got you! Sign up for Tantrum Training starting this friday to learn proven strategies that help calm the chaos and support your child with confidence. Contact Laura Dapolito at DAPOLITOL@SCHENECTADYSCHOOLS.ORG or call 518-573-3955 to get started today! 💡
This week’s #ProjectBeHere graphic highlights the importance of our attendance staff! To learn more about Project Be Here and how to improve your student's attendance, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
📚 Join us TOMORROW at 6 PM in the Schenectady Main Library! Author Tony Hillery will share his joyful book Saturdays at Harlem Grown and chat about urban farming and growing community 🌿✨ Books will be available to purchase!
🎬 Sign up for SEP Theatre Camp
The SEP Theatre Camp is open to students entering grades 3-5 in fall 2025. The camp is meant for students interested in Musical Theatre performance. Students will learn acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of 🐠 Go Fish the musical 🐠
🗓The camp will run as part of the Extended Day Program of the Summer Enrichment Program. The camp will take place at Schenectady High School on weekdays from July 7th-August 1st, 2025 from 2:30 - 5:30pm.
🚌 Students will be bussed from their Summer Enrichment Day Program to SHS for camp each day. SCSD cannot provide transportation to SHS for students not enrolled in the Summer Enrichment Program. Students not involved in the Summer Enrichment Program will need to be dropped off at SHS Door 8 at 2:30pm each day. All campers must be picked up at 5:30 each day, there is no transportation home.
🥪 All students will receive snack and dinner each day they attend camp.
Registration is limited to 45 campers into the program and will close on Friday, May 30th. ➡️https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8UXZbn_sopRcRDr4et1dWScnYWs5bEgRbX6BvosT0cOSdlg/viewform
If you have additional questions about the program or registration, please reach out to Leia Depeche at depechel@schenectadyschools.org
💵 Board of Education adopts $295,514,615 budget proposal for 2025-2026💵
🗓 Schenectady residents will vote on the budget and elect two members to the Board of Education on May 20, 2025.
📈 The proposed budget reflects a $17,782,846 or 6.4% increase over the current year
🚫 No increase in the tax levy for 7th consecutive year.
🍎 The proposal also includes all existing programs, services, and staffing.
⏰ Polls are open 12 - 9 p.m.
More Information can be found here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2167154
🔎 Where do I vote? Lookup tool ➡️ https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en
This stunning artwork was created by over 100 Schenectady High students with Artist-in-Residence Marica Minori! 🔥 Fired in a wood kiln at 2340°F, its shine comes from melted ash and dancing flames—no glaze needed! Our students are so talented!
🐠🐙 At Hamilton yesterday, our students had an amazing opportunity to learn from sea-life experts from Via Port Aquarium! They even got to meet some incredible sea creatures up close. It was such a cool and unforgettable experience! 🐙🦀
😎 We’re excited to announce that the 21st Century Summer Program application is now open until May 2. Serving all students entering grades 6-12 for the 25-26 school year. Click the link to register ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchrgL9G7BbR4uBAMVuGUufDcVGi475AoFEDeWQmWN7sqoH-Q/viewform
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending April 25: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-25-2025
Have a great weekend.
Our Modified Boys and GirlsTrack Meet today, hosted by Shaker, will be at CBA starting at 4:15 p.m.
Board of Education Adopts $295 Million Budget Proposal
* No Tax Increase
* Maintains All Programs, Services, & Staffing
Budget Hearing: May 7
Budget Vote: May 20
More here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2167154
As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Michael Sheridan as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Michael!⭐ #passionatepeople
Get ready for a summer full of adventure, creativity, and fun at RAS Summer Camp for grades K-5, running July 7 to August 1! With four themed weeks and exciting activities at three Schenectady host locations, it's the ultimate place to be a kid! Register scanning the code or following the link provided in the graphic! 😎🌈🎉
The after school program at Central Park Middle School is cancelled today, April 23, due to a power outage. Thank you.
📣 College & Career Week is Coming to Schenectady High School!
Get ready for an exciting week of exploration, opportunity, and planning for high school students' futures! Beginning Monday, April 28, through Friday, May 2nd, high school students will have access to a full lineup of events designed to support college and career readiness.
Have questions or want to participate in a session? Talk to your school counselor!
🗓️ See the full schedule of events below or check in with the Counseling Office for details.
#CounselorsOfSCSD #SCSDFutureFocused
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Alioune Mbodj as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Alioune is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for him the past 6 years teaching french at SHS! #passionatepeople
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Your organization, patience, and professionalism make a world of difference every single day. We’re so grateful for everything all our administrators do behind the scenes to keep us on track and moving forward! 🎉
