Schenectady City School District

Thank you to the Schenectady community for your support of the school budget vote and facility propositions. Congratulations to Bernice Rivera who was re-elected to the Board of Education and Daniel Flynn and Rennie Glasgow who were elected to their first terms on the board.

Unofficial Results
2026-2027 School Budget (PASSED)
Yes 526 No 92

Proposition #1 Operations & Maintenance Facility (Catalyn St.)
(PASSED) Yes 488 No 127

Proposition #2: Adult & Continuing Education Center (Nott Terrace)
(PASSED) Yes 473 No 136

Proposition #3: City As Our Campus / ECHS / P-TECH Lease (State St.)
(PASSED) Yes 468 No 147

Board of Education
Bernice Rivera 474 votes
Daniel Flynn 423 votes
Rennie Glasgow 413 votes

☀️ Game, Set, Match! 15 LOVE’s Free Summer Program is Back! 🎾🏆

Looking for an amazing, active, and completely FREE summer experience for your kids? Registration is open for the 15 LOVE Summer Program!

See flyer for details.

Did you know? 🎒 Regular attendance in preschool and kindergarten is more crucial than you might think

Even missing just a few days can impact a child's early reading and math skill development. By starting good attendance habits early, we set our youngest learners up for long-term academic and social success.

Let's work together to build strong habits right from the start! 🌟

🗳️ Polls are open until 9 p.m. 📋 For a full breakdown of the budget, the property proposals, and the school board candidates, please click on the link: 👉 https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2026-2027budget 📍 If you are unsure of your designated polling place or need voting hours, you can easily look it up online: 👉 https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en

COMMUNITY EVENT
Job Fair and Festival
June 6
4 - 9 p.m.
1052 Pleasant St.

REMINDER
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, is our annual School Budget Vote and Board Election. Your participation plays a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and supporting our students.

Here is what is on the ballot this year:

The Annual School Budget
Three Property Proposals
School Board Election

📋 Vote Details & Information

For a full breakdown of the budget, the property proposals, and the school board candidates, please click on the link:
👉 https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2026-2027budget

📍 Voting Hours & Locations

Polls will be open on Tuesday, May 19 from noon - 9 p.m.. If you are unsure of your designated polling place or need voting hours, you can easily look it up online:
👉 https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en

Thank you for your continued partnership and for staying engaged in our school community.

We hope you had a productive start to the week following a great weekend. With have both this upcoming Friday and Monday off, meaning a 4 day weekend! Let’s make these next 3 days of school count. Stay focused, stay present, and give it your all so you can head into the long break with your school work finished and your mind clear!

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

REMINDER
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, is our annual School Budget Vote and Board Election. Your participation plays a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and supporting our students.

Here is what is on the ballot this year:

The Annual School Budget
Three Property Proposals
School Board Election

📋 Vote Details & Information

For a full breakdown of the budget, the property proposals, and the school board candidates, please click on the link:
👉 https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2026-2027budget

📍 Voting Hours & Locations

Polls will be open on Tuesday, May 19 from noon - 9 p.m.. If you are unsure of your designated polling place or need voting hours, you can easily look it up online:
👉 https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en

Thank you for your continued partnership and for staying engaged in our school community.

PREVIEW: SUMMER SCHOOL 2026 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Schenectady City School District families, get ready to plan ahead!
While registration is not yet open, here is an important first look at our Summer School 2026 schedule so you can save the dates.

Dates: July 8th – August 13th

Regents Exams: August 18th & 19th

Breakfast & lunch will be available, and transportation will be provided for those who qualify.

Locations, Grade Levels & Hours:
Steinmetz Freshman Leadership Academy (SFLA): * Who: 9th Grade (Freshmen)
Hours: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Schenectady High School (SHS) @ Mont Pleasant: * Who: 11th & 12th Grade (Select Juniors & Seniors)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Capital Region BOCES Site: * Who: 10th Grade (Sophomores) & select 11th Grade
Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

⚠️ Please Note: Space will be limited! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on how and when to register your child.

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending May 15. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-may152026

For Teacher Appreciation Month, the Schenectady City Council proudly recognized Ms. Gibson with a City Resolution for her outstanding dedication to her students and the community.

Councilman Justin Chaires chose Ms. Gibson for this honor because she represents the compassion, leadership, and commitment that leaves a lasting impact in our schools every day. Thank you for all you do for our children and the future leaders of Schenectady. 🍎📚

"A special thank you as well to her TA and para for their hard work, and to Superintendent Dr. Carlos Cotto for his continued support of our amazing teachers, SRPs, and Schenectady students". - Justin Chaires

The Blue Roses Theatre Company is proud to announce their final production of the 2026-2026 season: Imagine That! A Series of Student-Written Work. The program features six original short plays and three original monologues written by students in the Writing for Stage and Screen course. Six student directors have been hard at work bringing this program to the stage, as have a host of actors, technicians, and designers!

Fri, May 29 @ 7:00 PM 🌙
Sat, May 30 @ 2:00 PM ☀️ & 7:00 PM 🌙

📍 Location: Ziskin Black Box Theater, Schenectady HS
$5 General Admission
FREE for SCSD students & staff 🎓
Mature themes: Parental guidance advised for students under 13
Artwork by: Allison Ele

The budget vote on May 19th features a 0% tax levy increase for the eighth consecutive year. This year's budget also includes three facility propositions.

The first of these three facility propositions is 1080 Catalyn Street, a proposed new hub for our Operations and Maintenance team. This acquisition allows the team to move out of Mont Pleasant Middle School, removing industrial materials from the building and opening up valuable educational space for our students. To learn more about Proposition 1, please visit schenectadyschools.org/page/2026-2027budget. 💰📉

Registration is open for the 21st Century Summer Program (Grades 6-12)

Dates: July 6 - 31
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdltjj1O1B3RUxlhglAMQMapu2q5ThtMNyqZby0TU40fNMZNg/viewform

Literacy is the foundation for everything. It’s the key to curiosity, the bridge to empathy, and the strongest tool we have for lifelong success. When we support literacy, we aren’t just teaching kids to decode words; we’re giving them the ability to navigate the world.

Whether it’s 20 minutes of reading before bed or exploring new worlds at the library, every page counts.

How can you support a young reader today?
> Model it: Let them see you reading for pleasure.
> Discuss it: Ask "What do you think happens next?"
> Access it: Visit our local library or school media center. Don't forget about our free library at the Family and Community Engagement Center located at 530 Liberty St.

Let’s keep our community turning pages.

#SchenectadyReads #LiteracyMatters #ReadEveryDay #Superpower

📸 PHOTOS: Girls Lacrosse Senior Night
The season wraps up today with a home game at SHS beginning at 4 p.m.

Congratulations to Schenectady students on graduating from Rise High last night! We celebrate their hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments, and we wish them continued success as they complete this school year and prepare for future opportunities.

This week’s Teacher of the Week is Karyn Lefco! Karyn has been a special education teacher at Woodlawn for 11 years. Thank you for your dedication, Karyn!

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 ❤️💙