Join us for the Schenectady City School District Job Fair on December 17th! Immediate interviews, walk-ins welcome — come explore our open positions!
Wishing the Schenectady community a very Happy Thanksgiving.
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
Join us this Thanksgiving for a warm, traditional home-cooked meal open to all in our community TODAY! Dine in, pick up a meal to go, and enjoy the holiday surrounded by kindness and connection. 🦃✨
✉️ Secondary Report Card Update (Grades 6-12)
Please note that the mailed copies of first quarter secondary report cards (Grades 6–12) are running behind schedule and will not arrive in mailboxes until next week.
Access Your Report Card NOW!
You can access your student's report card immediately via the Parent Portal Backpack.
How to Access:
1. Log in to the Parent Portal.
2. Click on “More” located on the left-hand menu.
3. Select “Backpack”.
We apologize for the delay in mailing and appreciate your patience!
If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, you can sign up by emailing registration@schenectadyschools.org Provide your name and the name of your children. You will receive an email with an activation code and steps on how to access your account.
Please note that the mailed copies of first quarter secondary report cards (Grades 6–12) are running behind schedule and will not arrive in mailboxes until next week.
Access Your Report Card NOW!
You can access your student's report card immediately via the Parent Portal Backpack.
How to Access:
1. Log in to the Parent Portal.
2. Click on “More” located on the left-hand menu.
3. Select “Backpack”.
We apologize for the delay in mailing and appreciate your patience!
If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, you can sign up by emailing registration@schenectadyschools.org Provide your name and the name of your children. You will receive an email with an activation code and steps on how to access your account.
Attention Schenectady Families
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
🔔 Reminder for 8th Grade Families! 🔔
It's time to start planning for high school. Don't miss the first of three scheduled High School Information Sessions specifically for all 8th Graders and their families.
🗓 When: Tuesday, December 2 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Central Park Middle School
This is a crucial opportunity to learn about the transition to high school, programs, and pathways. We strongly encourage all 8th-grade students and their parents/guardians to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there.
It's time to start planning for high school. Don't miss the first of three scheduled High School Information Sessions specifically for all 8th Graders and their families.
🗓 When: Tuesday, December 2 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Central Park Middle School
This is a crucial opportunity to learn about the transition to high school, programs, and pathways. We strongly encourage all 8th-grade students and their parents/guardians to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there.
More Thanksgiving meal information!
Join us for a free Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃
Bethesda will be serving on Wednesday, 11/26 at 12 PM, and City Mission will host on Thursday, 11/27 at 1 PM.
All are welcome—come enjoy a warm meal and community! 🤎
Join us for a free Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃
Bethesda will be serving on Wednesday, 11/26 at 12 PM, and City Mission will host on Thursday, 11/27 at 1 PM.
All are welcome—come enjoy a warm meal and community! 🤎
🎉 What a Harvest! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with us at the Big Pic Harvest. The energy was fantastic, the food was delicious. 🍎🎃
#BigPicHarvest #HarvestEvent #CommunityFun #FallVibes #ThankYou
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with us at the Big Pic Harvest. The energy was fantastic, the food was delicious. 🍎🎃
#BigPicHarvest #HarvestEvent #CommunityFun #FallVibes #ThankYou
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Thanksgiving update: https://bit.ly/48yxFdz
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Join us this Thanksgiving for a warm, traditional home-cooked meal open to all in our community. Dine in, pick up a meal to go, and enjoy the holiday surrounded by kindness and connection. Learn more and get all the details by contacting info@hopeanswers.org 🦃✨
📣 COMMUNITY NOTE 📣
❄️ Girls Scouts Winter Festival Camp Is-Sho-Da is coming!
See Flyer for details.
❄️ Girls Scouts Winter Festival Camp Is-Sho-Da is coming!
See Flyer for details.
We're excited to share that Leah Akinleye has been selected as the new Director of Innovation, Equity, and Engagement!. She officially steps into the role on December 1st.
Leah brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives and ensuring equity is at the core of all we do.
Please join us in congratulating her.
>> For more info, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2568049
Leah brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives and ensuring equity is at the core of all we do.
Please join us in congratulating her.
>> For more info, click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2568049
The Schenectady City School District is committed to student safety, both in the classroom and online. We want to draw your attention to the increasing presence of risky and dangerous social media trends, particularly "challenges" circulating on platforms like TikTok.
While many online trends are harmless and fun, a small number encourage reckless, illegal, or physically harmful behavior. Due to peer pressure and the desire for social media attention, children may not fully grasp the severe, often permanent, consequences of participating.
Follow this link for more information & to learn what you can do: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2567518
While many online trends are harmless and fun, a small number encourage reckless, illegal, or physically harmful behavior. Due to peer pressure and the desire for social media attention, children may not fully grasp the severe, often permanent, consequences of participating.
Follow this link for more information & to learn what you can do: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2567518
More Thanksgiving meal information!
Join us for a free Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃
Bethesda will be serving on Wednesday, 11/26 at 12 PM, and City Mission will host on Thursday, 11/27 at 1 PM.
All are welcome—come enjoy a warm meal and community! 🤎
Join us for a free Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃
Bethesda will be serving on Wednesday, 11/26 at 12 PM, and City Mission will host on Thursday, 11/27 at 1 PM.
All are welcome—come enjoy a warm meal and community! 🤎
Thursday evening was Sycamore Collaborative 's Evening for Unity and Thanks 2025.
Dr. Cotto, Dr. Kedley, and Farm to School Program Manager Rebekkah Henriksen attended to highlight our partnership and efforts around food insecurity in the Schenectady community.
Dr. Cotto, Dr. Kedley, and Farm to School Program Manager Rebekkah Henriksen attended to highlight our partnership and efforts around food insecurity in the Schenectady community.
Join us this Thanksgiving for a warm, traditional home-cooked meal open to all in our community. Dine in, pick up a meal to go, and enjoy the holiday surrounded by kindness and connection. Learn more and get all the details by contacting info@hopeanswers.org 🦃✨
Now seeking Internship Host for Big Picture Learning
For More Information https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/shs/page/big-picture-learning-schenectady
For More Information https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/shs/page/big-picture-learning-schenectady
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 21, 2025: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-21-2025
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
❄️ The 56th Annual Schenectady Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in downtown Schenectady!
🌟 Festivities will begin with a block party at 3, followed by the parade kickoff at 5 p.m. with our Proctors Musical Theatre students performing in front of the marquee.
🌟 Festivities will begin with a block party at 3, followed by the parade kickoff at 5 p.m. with our Proctors Musical Theatre students performing in front of the marquee.
🎉 Join us for Family Bingo Night!
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 | 🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 SHS Cafeteria – Enter through the FA Wing
Enjoy a fun evening with prizes, raffles, and more!
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 | 🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 SHS Cafeteria – Enter through the FA Wing
Enjoy a fun evening with prizes, raffles, and more!
