June 23 - 27
Elementary and middle school dismissal times this week are as follows:
Grades Pre-K through 5: 11 a.m.
Grades 6 - 8: 11:45 a.m.

Due to the extremely warm temperatures expected next week, we are changing the schedule to half days of school for students in Grades Pre-K-8.
June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 will be a half days of school.
Regents will take place at the high school as scheduled.

Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-20-2025

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
We wish you a meaningful Juneteenth!

Looking for something fun to do today? Be sure to come by the SchenEquity Block Party.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
We hope to see you there.

The SchenEquity Block Party is starting now. Don't forget to come by. It will be taking place until 3 p.m. today at 530 Liberty St.

The SchenEquity Community Block Party goes until 3 today. Come by for some FREE family fun. It's downtown at 530 Liberty St. (at the SCSD Family and Community Engagement Center).

🌍Dr. Cotto walked in the CDYMCA African Heritage Parade in downtown Albany last weekend. Since 2019, the parade has marked the beginning of the Capital District's Juneteenth celebrations.




Mark your calendar now for the 9th annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park
July 26th from noon - 3 p.m.
See flyer for more information.

Registration is open for little league! Click this link for more information and to sign up: https://www.schenectadylittleleague.com/Default.aspx?tabid=760100

As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Tom Mueller as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Tom!⭐ #passionatepeople


Let's Talk! Please submit any questions or concerns to us directly through this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/let-s-talk


MEETING CANCELLED
The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 is cancelled. It will be rescheduled. We will post the reschedule date soon.

DCIP INFORMATION MEETING
SCSD stakeholders are invited to learn about the district's improvement plan and provide feedback.
Information and feedback meeting
> Monday, June 23
> 6 p.m.
> 530 Liberty St.

Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, June 18
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Live-stream Link: https://youtube.com/live/6w1fZZLPPEk?feature=share

🚨 Join us for the SCSD Job Fair TOMORROW June 18th, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM at 530 Liberty St! Explore open positions like Teacher, Security Monitor, Paraprofessional, and more — plus get the chance for on-the-spot interviews. Don’t forget your resume! 💼

Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Imani Strickland, SHS Class of 2015, who is now a Habilitation Specialist for the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Congratulations on your accomplishments!

Summer Wrestling Camp
Open to Boys and Girls in Grades 4-7
July 21 - 25
See Flyer for details

REMINDER
There is no school and district offices will b e closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth!

📸Highlights from Oneida Middle School's Cultural Potluck









