Congratulations to SHS graduate Judge Matt Sypnieweski 🎉 on being sworn in this week to continue serving as a judge in Schenectady County! Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. Well deserved! 👏


📖 Calling all Schenectady residents! This Monday at 4:30 PM, come to the high school to explore education and Big Picture Learning at SCSD. Your perspective is important—let’s talk!

The Board of Education WORK SESSION will take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St.
The meeting will be live-streamed: https://www.youtube.com/live/A0frdkvfvPI
Reminder: Public comments are not accepted at work sessions

Join us for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance Concert! Experience live music and honor Dr. King's vision of unity and equality. Don’t miss it at the Rotterdam Community Center on Sunday, January 19th!

Mark your calendars! 📚 Author Carlos Moreno will be discussing the future of education this Monday. Whether you're a student or community member, come be part of the conversation. Check out these graphics for event details!


Here are a few highlights from the student board orientation at 530 Liberty Street, hosted by Board President Bernice Rivera and Dr. Cotto. We're proud of our students for their enthusiasm, engagement, and dedication to becoming the future leaders of our community!




Reminder: Board of Education Work Session Wednesday, January 8
Topic: Academics, Curriculum & Instruction: Special Education, Visual & Performing Arts
Live Stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/A0frdkvfvPI

📸PHOTOS
🐫3 Wisemen celebration at MLK last Friday




🚀 Ready to launch your career? Join us at the SCSD Job Fair January 15th from 2-4 PM at 530 Liberty Street! Explore exciting job opportunities and take the first step toward your future!

January is National School Board Recognition Month! A time to honor the dedication and service of our school board members who work tirelessly to support our students, families, and the entire Schenectady community. Over the coming months, we’ll be spotlighting each board member and the incredible contributions they make. Stay tuned for more!

🌈🎭 Dr. Seussical Jr is almost here! Come immerse yourself in the wacky, wonderful world of Dr. Seuss at Oneida Middle School on February 7th at 6:30 PM or February 8th at 2:00 PM. You won’t want to miss it!

Students and staff have been testing our new weapons detection technology in preparation for Monday. For more details, follow this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1942275
Happy Friday! Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending January 3: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-january-3-2025

We have Pre-K openings at Lincoln and one at Yates! 🧸 Register today by clicking here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1871217 or calling 518-881-3771.

Happy New Year! We wish you a healthy and happy 2025!

Huge congrats to everyone on our indoor track team! Many of our athletes have qualified for the State Qualifiers on February 22nd. Best of luck, we’re cheering you on all the way!



Dr. Cotto's coffee chats will resume January 23 at 6 p.m. and then another on January 24 at 7 a.m. Stop by the Family and Community Engagement Center located at 530 Liberty St. Chat with Superintendent Cotto and enjoy a cup of coffee. Everyone is welcome.

Stay informed about the new weapons screening technology being implemented in the High School.
Todays Letter: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1942275
Q&A Page: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/weapons-screening-q-a

🐪 3 Wise Men Celebration
⏰ Fri 1/3, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 MLK Elementary, 918 Stanley St.
ENJOY FOOD, CLOTHES, VENDORS, BOOKS, GIFTS!


Congratulations again to Pamela Eighmie on being named Teacher of the Year for 2025! 🏆 Your passion for math and dedication to your students make all the difference. Continue inspiring greatness!


