It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the Schenectady City School District and Athletic Department learn of the passing of legendary coach, mentor, and community leader Carmen “Carm” DePoalo.
For over five decades, "Coach Carm" poured his heart into our youth and community, from leading the Schenectady High School varsity football team to new heights, to founding youth leagues, supporting labor families, and mentoring generations of student-athletes on and off the field. His impact on Schenectady athletics and the Capital Region will endure for generations.
Our thoughts, love, and deepest condolences are with his family, friends, former players, and all who were touched by his exceptional life.
Read the full statement here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/3154002
🎟 INFORMATION FOR TONIGHT'S GAME
Varsity Football is away at Guilderland tonight at 7 p.m. Important details below!
➡ Student IDs are needed for entry
➡ No backpacks are allowed in the facility.
➡ Ticketing for the game is on GoFan, $3 entry fee. https://gofan.co/app/school/NY13798
Schenectady High School College Fair
🕰️September 28, 6:30-8pm
📍HS Main Campus
New York State Education Law requires that the school district in which a charter school is located hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the community on charter school applications and renewal requests.
Hearing Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Location: 530 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Members of the public are invited to attend and provide oral or written comments regarding the charter school's renewal application.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of or following via Let’s Talk
Link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/parentsquare-families
To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, with all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙
Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
Date & Time: September 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Details: Enjoy a light breakfast with your student before class begins.
Location: Drop off in the FA parking lot (off the plaza), look for the tent near the football field!
To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, which features all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙
Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
As the excitement of the first two weeks settles down and we settle back into our daily school routines, it’s important to focus on the bigger picture: getting every single one of our students across that graduation stage.
To accomplish this, we need our students in school every day. Attendance has never been more important.. to be successful, you have to be present!
If your student is struggling with attendance, you don't have to navigate it alone. We offer a wide range of support services, including attendance specialists, counselors, and teachers who are here to help.
To learn more about Project Be Here and explore available attendance resources, please click the link below. We hope you’re having a great week, and let’s make sure our students are here every day!
PBH Resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/attendance-policy
🗓️Save the Date
Schenectady High School College Fair
🕰️September 28, 6:30-8pm
📍HS Main Campus
All students from all campuses are encouraged to attend!
🚙 Thank you to Capitaland Subaru for choosing 15 Schenectady High School classrooms through the annual Subaru Loves Learning initiative. Each teacher received $500 to provide funding and essential supplies to their classes.
Date & Time: September 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Details: Enjoy a light breakfast with your student before class begins.
Location: Drop off in the FA parking lot (off the plaza), look for the tent near the football field!
To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, which features all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙
Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
Reminder
Board of Education Work Session
Wednesday, September 16
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/Public
Meeting will be live-streamed: https://youtube.com/live/R4fUAUdubQU?feature=share
To check out the rest of our passionate people, follow the link below to our Strategic Plan page, with all the information you need on the guiding principles that shape the work we do to better the lives of our students every day. ❤️💙
Click here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
Let’s hear it for this incredible class:
⭐ Richard DiCaprio
⭐ Sheila Dixon
⭐ Nelson Griffin
⭐ Ernest Houghton
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the indelible mark you’ve left on SCSD athletics. Joined by family, friends, and community members, we were honored to celebrate these local legends at Monday evening's ceremony. More than 420 guests attended.
