Schenectady City School District

Here’s another Alumni Profile, highlighting our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Brian Rakvica, SHS Class of 1992, currently the Global Remediation and Environmental Affairs Manager at Syngenta Group. Congratulations on your continued success, Brian! 🎉

🚨REMINDER, there will be no school on Wednesday, January 29, for students and 10-month employees. The district offices will be open and it will be a regular work day for 12-month employees. 🐍

As part of our new strategic plan, we're excited to announce Dana Russo as our very first Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Dana is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her 25 incredible years of teaching students to become better readers! 📚

Did you know every student in our district (Pe-K - Grade 12) has access to a school counselor? Counselors are available to support students in many ways. Counselor directory: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/school-counselor-directory #studentandgraduatesuccess

Beginning tomorrow (Monday) students who ride CDTA Red line, Green Line and Purple Line will be picked up at their stops ten minutes earlier than the current time. Students will arrive at school at approximately 8 a.m.

If you're free this morning, come by the Family Opportunities Center for a fun day of literacy activities to support your kids' learning! The event kicks off at 10am—hope to see you there! 📚

Thank you to the SCSD Education Foundation more than $63,000 in classroom grants awarded to teachers this year. Another example of community partnerships that support our teachers and students. This was highlighted in the Daily Gazette High Notes today: https://www.dailygazette.com/opinion/high-notes-kids-challenge-for-heart-defects-autism-grants-funds-for-teachers/article_4f053e0a-d9bb-11ef-aa3d-2b1a5e496137.html #partnershipswithfamiliesandcommunity

Check out these highlights from Dr. Cotto’s recent visits to Keane and Zoller! 🚀 Don’t miss the third slide for a sneak peek at his latest intergalactic adventure... Hope everyone had an awesome week! ✨

Join us at Girls Inc. on January 31st at 5:30pm for a fun-filled evening of karaoke and ice cream! Don’t miss out on the laughter, music, and sweet treats! 🎤🍦

Interested in playing baseball? Opportunities for students of all ages and grade levels. Please complete this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gQN7Z-F_AoS-7i3dsKIsc-87TSdHjrQsqq8uoc7-bnA/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

Check out another colorful and creative piece by MLK 5th grader Keriona Johnson-Madison! Stay tuned for more amazing artwork representing our sports. One school will win a free field trip courtesy of the transportation department! Great job, Keriona! 🎳

Happy Friday ... Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-january-24-2025 Have a great weekend. #schenectadyrising

Everyone is invited to Family Literacy Day on Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m. at 120 Emmons St. Click on the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch6zscfH2k4QZM3dHrxjOB0soZ7wQGe-B3XIXH4NnzYCNzYw/viewform We hope to see you there.

Today was our annual spelling bee for grades 6-8! 🐝 Congrats to all finalists for an incredible job, and a special shoutout to our winners: 1st place Gibson Morris (OMS), 2nd place Priya Goberdhan (MLK), and 3rd place Ashton Persaud (Van)! Your hard work truly paid off! 🏆

🍎Pamela Eighmie was recognized by the Board of Education as 2025 Teacher of the Year at last night's board meeting. #PassionatePeople

Reminder Beginning Monday, January 27, students who ride CDTA Red line, Green Line and Purple Line will be picked up at their stops ten minutes earlier than the current time. Students will arrive at school at approximately 8 a.m.

The lockout at MLK is lifted. Thank you for your patience.

MLK Elementary School is in a lockout due to police activity in the school community. All doors are locked and no one can enter the school at this time. We will let you know when the lockout is lifted.

Calling all SCSD middle schoolers! Ready to join our new Ultimate Frisbee team? Use the QR code or the link below to sign up and let’s get playing! 🥏✨ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevEaZejLeowbe3FqS3AKB-omIutN7X-Qmdn_UdX2cm9PIHoA/viewform?usp=header

Reminder Dr. Cotto is holding his monthly Coffee Chat Thursday evening and Friday morning. Stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with the superintendent. Everyone is welcome.