June is here, and we are celebrating the beautiful diversity, history, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride isn’t just about the parades and the rainbows (though we love those too), it's about honoring the activists who paved the way, standing up for equality, and ensuring everyone feels safe, seen, and celebrated exactly as they are.
Whether you are celebrating loudly with community, reflecting quietly, or still figuring out your journey, please know that you belong here. Today, this month, and every single day.
Let's keep lifting each other up, practicing empathy, and spreading love. Happy Pride, everyone! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
#PrideMonth #Pride2026 #LoveIsLove #CelebrateDiversity #CommunityFirst
Here is your Monday reminder that there are only 18 days left until the official last day of school for the district! Now is the time to lock in, finish strong, and get your work done so you can fully enjoy a well-deserved summer break. Let's start the countdown right by showing up for all 5 days this week!
Parents and guardians, if you need support motivating your child to attend school, please reach out to your student’s teacher, counselor, or your school’s attendance specialist. Click the link to learn more about why attendance matters:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-june-05-2026
Huge congratulations to Schenectady High School students Dubraj Basant, Khareena Girdhari, Lyric Robison, and Marcus Williams! They have officially qualified as finalists for the 2026 JA National Stock Market Challenge!
After beating out over 500 local students at the regional competition at UAlbany, this powerhouse team is heading to Boston from June 8-11 to represent Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York on the national stage.
Huge congratulations are in order for Schenectady senior Marcus Williams, who has been voted to the First Team Colonial Council as a defenseman for the 2026 lacrosse season🥍💥
Locking down an All-Star nod in a highly competitive league is no small feat.
Thank you for leaving it all on the field, Marcus. The Schenectady community is incredibly proud of your hard work, grit, and leadership. ❤️🤍💙
See the attached flyer for the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association's "Learn to Skate Program."
📅 Event Details
Date: June 30
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Jerry Burrell Park (Hamilton St. & Schenectady St..)
Cost: Free
💡 : This kickoff launches the broader Summer Meals program, which provides free, nutritious lunches all summer long to kids and teens ages 18 and under across Schenectady while school is out.
>> Visit the SCSD Summer Resource Guide for the full schedule and other resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/summer-resource-guide-meals
Our SFLA Culinary Program students are getting real-world, industry-standard experience right here in the kitchen. Yesterday's lesson? Mastering the Rational oven to see how precision technology elevates modern cooking. They spent the day morning yesterday learning about the advanced Rational oven, a staple in top-tier commercial kitchens, and the results were absolutely delicious.
There is nothing better than seeing hard work turn into high-tech culinary art.
#FutureChefs #CulinaryArts #SchenectadySchools #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #HandsOnLearning
As the only school in the capital region to offer the world-renowned IB pathway, we are extremely proud of the students, teachers, and community that make this program such a success! ❤️💙 #schenectadyrising
The SeaPerch competition is an underwater robotics contest where students build and operate an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle to navigate timed obstacle courses and complete specific mission tasks!
To wrap up an amazing experience, they received their certificates of completion from Erica Smitka, Executive Director of the NYS League of Women Voters. Way to go guys! 📜👏
To learn more about the passionate people in our district and explore our strategic plan, visit this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
#passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙
Looking for a fun, meaningful way to connect and give back? Join us for a FREE Creative Movement and Rock Painting Interactive Workshop! Let’s expand our capacity to be in service to our amazing community together.
🗓️ Sat. June 13th | Noon – 2PM at SCSD Family Opportunity Center (1104 Webster St.)
Parents and guardians, if you need support motivating your child to attend school, please reach out to your student’s teacher, counselor, or your school’s attendance specialist. Click the link to learn more about why attendance matters:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
Your voice matters! Help us shape the future of special education services in our district.
We are currently conducting a comprehensive Special Education Audit led by the independent experts at the Schmitt Leadership Group, and we need to hear directly from our parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Whether your child has an IEP, a 504 plan, or receives specialized accommodations, your firsthand experiences, insights, and perspectives are invaluable to this process. Come share what is working well, where we can improve, and how we can better support your family.
📅 Feedback Session Details:
Session 1 (TONIGHT): Monday, June 1 at 5:00 PM
Session 2 (Tomorrow): Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 530 Liberty St.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our students' success! We hope to see you there tonight. 👋
The next meeting of the Board is Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
📅 June 2nd at 6 PM
📍 GE Theatre @ Proctors
Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Grades 7-12 (2026-2027 School Year)
In alignment with New York State Education Law Section 817, our district is committed to ensuring that all students have equitable access to Honors, , International Baccalaureate (IB), and College in the High School classes.. We look at your child's unique potential—not just rigid tracking or test scores—and we provide the academic and financial supports they need to succeed.
Check Your Email: We have sent out official informational letters directly to parent/guardian emails today for students entering grades 7-12 next year. The letters have been translated into multiple languages to ensure all families have the information they need.
Need a Different Language or More Info?
If you need to access the letters in another language or want to learn more, please visit the Counseling Department website. You can find it easily by going to the Schenectady High School main website and navigating to the Counseling section.
Let's work together to unlock your child's potential for the 2026-2027 school year. Reach out to your school counselor with any questions!
