🐕🦺 An aspiring animal trainer with a passion for the arts has been named SkillsUSA Student of the Year at Capital Region BOCES.🎖This is the second year in a row a Schenectady student has received the honor.
Nadia Nunn is completing her second year of the Digital Media Design program at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center.
Though she aspires to a career working with animals, Nunn has an artistic side and is using the Digital Media program to broaden her skills and open new mediums for her to work with.
“The Digital Media program is helping me gain experience and expand my knowledge of the arts. It has allowed me to use a different medium for expressing myself,” she said.
She will attend SUNY Cobleskill next year in pursuit of an animal sciences degree, but also plans to use the skills she has learned in Digital Media Design to earn money and express herself.
FREE Summer Swim Lessons available for SCSD elementary & middle school students.
See flyer for dates.
Foillow link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMnPQT1zcp1ITfHqY43N36JyqOw6CLw46TFuiWR63lAyJIiw/viewform
Our next Top 10 student feature is Jayda Palmer! To learn more about Jayda's reflections, achievements at SHS, and her future plans, click the link to read her featured article. Congratulations, Jayda!🎓https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2260645
🍎 Congratulations to all of our new educators who are completing their first year of teaching in Schenectady Schools.
Our next Top 10 student feature is Brian Hernandez! To learn more about Brian's reflections, achievements at SHS, and his future plans, click the link to read his featured article. Congratulations, Brian!🎓https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2215423
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-6-2025
Have a great weekend.
🚨 Join us for the SCSD Job Fair on Wednesday, 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! 💼
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Jennifer Dobson as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Jennifer is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 21 years teaching Kindergarten! #passionatepeople
Congratulations to Jamel Johnson on your commitment to Castleton where he will continue his wrestling career. We wish you nothing but success! 🎉
A Board of Education Work Session will be held tonight, 6:30 p.m., 530 Liberty St.
Reminder: There is not a public comment period at work sessions.
The live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ez3c9naw3pA
SUMMER MEALS KICKOFF
Join our community partner Sycamore Collaborative for a fun day in the park on Monday, June 30, 12 - 3 p.m. at Jerry Burrell Park
As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Judith Morales as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Judith!⭐ #passionatepeople
COMMUNITY NOTE:
Learn to Skate Programs this summer
See flyer here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/5723102/Learn_to_Skate.pdf
The Schenectady Ole Timers Baseball Club will be running a Baseball Clinic for Sch'dy kids ages 7-12 on July 7 & 8 . The clinic is free & offers high level instruction.
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6PqfkW0963NTOEGlwgA-elVTGnqWXRc1HetvOT7IkkggoKg/viewform
Attention Families of Students with Disabilities (Ages 13+)
We invite you to a special workshop hosted by Ms. Carolyn Manzella, Coordinator of Special Education at Schenectady High School, and Ms. Stephanie D’Annibale, Transition Counselor from our School Counseling Department. This session is designed for both families and staff—and can be attended in person or virtually.
🧭 Workshop: Navigating Adult Services and Transition Planning
Gain valuable insights into planning for your child’s future, including available adult services and transition supports.
Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 3
🕰️ Times: Session #1: 12:30–2:00 PM or Session #2: 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Schenectady High School – Library C3
OR
join virtually via Google Meet via phone by calling/dialing (407) 336-1450 then entering pin 698 392 442#
via computer through the following link: https://meet.google.com/vmc-ooxc-yiq?authuser=0
If you have any questions please feel free to call our main counseling office phone at 518-881-2044 Option 2
Reminder
Board of Education Work Session
Wednesday, June 4
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Advanced Course Opportunities – Please Read
Dear Middle School and High School Families,
Please take a moment to check out our High School Counseling Website regarding advanced course options for the 2025–2026 school year. It includes important information about course benefits, supports, and how your child can get involved.
Questions? Contact your child’s school counselor.
With Appreciation,
Dr. Rebecca DeVries, Ed.D.
Director of K–12 School Counseling
Schenectady City School District
The City of Schenectady is hosting neighborhood meetings as part of its Comprehensive Plan, and your input is needed! Join us on June 4th at Keane Elementary, June 5th at Oneida Middle School, or June 10th at the Main Library to share your thoughts on the future of our community. Visit ElectricCityRecharged.com to learn more and take a community-wide survey.
Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Katharine Morrow, SHS Class of 2013, who is now an Account Executive at Levi Strauss. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
COMMUNITY NOTE
15 LOVE Tennis, 2025 Free Summer Program
June 30 - August 13
Click here for the flyer: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/5716806/15_Love.pdf
