Schenectady City School District

Join us every 4th Thursday this summer at Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady, NY for Movies on the Hill—a free, family-friendly outdoor film series dedicated to building community through the arts. Presented by Narley Neighbors, this grassroots nonprofit event brings neighbors together with music by DJ A.R. Dollar, fun starting at 6:30 PM, and movies at dusk. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy this year’s remaining lineup: Godzilla x Kong on 8/28, and Crooklyn on 9/25! 🎬🍿

Good afternoon! Please see the attached for bus routes for Regents Exams for next week! In addition, you can find the Regents Exam Schedule. Questions? Contact the Schenectady High School Counseling Office: 518-881-2044 (Option 5). Thank you!

You're invited to the Steinmetz Freshman Leadership Academy Open House & Orientation on Wednesday August 27th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This special event welcomes all incoming freshmen and their families to meet Principal Justin Lansley, learn about his vision for the school year, and tour our brand-new facilities designed to support student success.🎓 To top it off, we’ll be hosting a cookout—so come hungry and ready to celebrate the start of an exciting new journey. We can’t wait to meet you and help you feel at home at Steinmetz!🌟

AUGUST JOB FAIR 🗓 Wed. Aug. 20 📍530 Liberty St. 12305 - Main Lobby ⏰ 2 - 4 p.m. Full list of vacancies ➡️ https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities On-the-spot interviews 📝 Don’t forget to bring copies of your resume with you.

SHS Boys Volleyball Tryouts 🏐 August 18 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at SHS gym Click here to sign up ➡️ https://account.students.arbitersports.com/?reqid=809f39a51839cbd4b44f1f689f62a452 Contact Coach Bruno with questions: brunoa@SchenectadySchools.org

Girls Modified Soccer ⚽️ Tryouts begin 8/25 Click here to sign up https://account.students.arbitersports.com/reqid=4db54eacb295a98495e007644202a7f7 Contact Coach Beck at beckm@SchenectadySchools.org

Attention Central Park 6th graders! 🎒 Don’t miss out on 6th Grade Orientation happening on August 20th - 11:00 AM or 5:00 PM—it's the perfect way to get ready for an amazing school year. Check out the flyer for all the details! 📣 RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu5nJeb_nOcBTLRTE7JQNaaK7fzwJjGISmNON6wpuBOp3HAA/viewform?pli=1

In the News Today Daily Gazette feature remembering Aaliyah Torain: https://www.dailygazette.com/news/aaliyah-torain-obituary-schenectady-selfless-love/article_376576eb-5df0-498a-9db4-90a6b301dc11.html

Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Kayla Aulet, SHS Class of 2015, who is now a Registered Nurse. Congratulations on your accomplishments!

Safety Plan Hearing & Board of Education Meeting coming up on Wednesday! 6:30 p.m. 530 Liberty St. Agenda - > https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/files/DKCJRU4C3599/$file/Agenda%208.13.25.pdf

Visit our website to see the list of school supplies that will be waiting for your child at school when they arrive in September📝 https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2348463

Good morning .... Here is the link for the Family Information Session that will be held this morning at 9 a.m. regarding the cell phone policy: https://meet.google.com/kjp-gsdr-bdy?authuser=0 This morning's session is a virtual meeting.

We are hiring! Join us on August 20 to learn about available positions and become part of our dedicated team. You can also view and apply for all current openings and apply online at: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities

You're invited to the Steinmetz Freshman Leadership Academy Open House & Orientation on Wednesday August 27th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This special event welcomes all incoming freshmen and their families to meet Principal Justin Lansley, learn about his vision for the school year, and tour our brand-new facilities designed to support student success.🎓 To top it off, we’ll be hosting a cookout—so come hungry and ready to celebrate the start of an exciting new journey. We can’t wait to meet you and help you feel at home at Steinmetz!🌟

Starting September 1st, when you purchase a reusable community bag at Hannaford, $1 will be donated to the SCSD Educational Foundation. Your small act of sustainability directly supports local students by funding valuable academic opportunities. 🌱📖

Join us every 4th Thursday this summer at Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady, NY for Movies on the Hill—a free, family-friendly outdoor film series dedicated to building community through the arts. Presented by Narley Neighbors, this grassroots nonprofit event brings neighbors together with music by DJ A.R. Dollar, fun starting at 6:30 PM, and movies at dusk. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy this year’s remaining lineup: Godzilla x Kong on 8/28, and Crooklyn on 9/25! 🎬🍿

Attention Central Park 6th graders! 🎒 Don’t miss out on 6th Grade Orientation happening on August 20th - 11:00 AM or 5:00 PM—it's the perfect way to get ready for an amazing school year. Check out the flyer for all the details! 📣 RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu5nJeb_nOcBTLRTE7JQNaaK7fzwJjGISmNON6wpuBOp3HAA/viewform?pli=1

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Watch today's parent Cell Phone Policy information session on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/LkTWdSYnAJQ Next parent info sessions 📍 Thursday, August 7 · 6 p.m. SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center (530 Liberty St.) 💻 Monday, August 11 · 9 a.m. Virtual session — link will be shared before the event. Submit your questions in Let's Talk 🗣 https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6F7KR7D2BLT

We're hosting Family Information Sessions to share details about our new cell phone policy — designed to support student focus and connection throughout the school day. Come learn more and ask questions! 📍 Monday, August 4 · 9 a.m. Location: SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center (530 Liberty St.) 📍 Thursday, August 7 · 6 p.m. Location: SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center (530 Liberty St.) 💻 Monday, August 11 · 9 a.m. Virtual session — link will be shared before the event.

Schenectady Out of the Darkness Walk Saturday, September 27th, 2025 Central Park - Event begins 12:00pm Register at afsp.org/schenectady