We want to send a huge shout-out and thank you to these amazing NHS scholars for their hard work volunteering at the Grout Run this past Saturday.
🔥 What an incredible SHS Hispanic Heritage Potluck, hosted by the amazing Yelena Melendez-Martinez! 🔥
Our school was bursting with delicious food, vibrant culture, and wonderful company. The tables were overflowing with incredible homemade dishes, from savory classics to sweet delights, showcasing the rich diversity of Hispanic culinary traditions.
Our school was bursting with delicious food, vibrant culture, and wonderful company. The tables were overflowing with incredible homemade dishes, from savory classics to sweet delights, showcasing the rich diversity of Hispanic culinary traditions.
Here’s another Alumni Profile, highlighting our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Shannon Mattice-Nieters, SHS Class of 2016, currently a Secondary Social Studies Teacher at Rochester City Schools. Congratulations on your continued success, Shannon! 🎉
💼 The district's monthly job fair will be 10/15 from 2 to 4 PM at 530 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY.
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
The next Board of Education Meeting is this Wednesday, October 8th, at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held at 530 Liberty St.
Live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/VnmF80jqhj4?reload=9&feature=share
We were thrilled to hold the official unveiling of the Steinmetz Freshman Leadership Academy (SFLA) today. This academy marks an exciting new chapter for our incoming freshmen. Thank you to all the students, staff, and community partners who joined us to make this event so special.
Speaking up about bullying can be difficult, especially face-to-face. That’s why we encourage students to use our SpeakUp for Safety hotline to report any instances of bullying — whether it’s happening to you or someone else — so we can make sure it stops.
📧 Email: speakup@schenectadyschools.org
📞 Call or text: (518) 765-1500
Parents, please share this important information with your child.
#nationalbullyingpreventionmonth
📧 Email: speakup@schenectadyschools.org
📞 Call or text: (518) 765-1500
Parents, please share this important information with your child.
#nationalbullyingpreventionmonth
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: http://bit.ly/48Nbp05
This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Amber Stephens, a dedicated substance abuse counselor who works across the district. We’re grateful for Ambers commitment and care for our students! Thank you, Amber!
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 ❤️💙
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 ❤️💙
Join us for the 3rd Annual Trunk & Treats on Oct. 18th from 2–5:30 PM at the Central Park Basketball Courts! 🍭✨ Enjoy trunks & treats, a hot chocolate bar, face painting, bounce house fun, music, and more. Free #NAYTOBER bracelets while supplies last! 🧡
Want to recognize an amazing teacher or staff member? 🌟 We’d love to feature your nominations in our weekly staff highlights!
Use the links below to submit your recommendation for Teacher of the Week or Passionate Person. Be sure to share a thoughtful reason why they deserve to be celebrated!
👉 Passionate Person:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SuGDGJavnqFVRfWJTXC3HoKRkR3Dw3NZyd6a5U-a9I8/edit
👉 Teacher of the Week: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxMOCumlL5WS00xRknxX3Ar7R4_DxJc2fyXEl25aWwHrwJ4w/viewform?usp=header
Use the links below to submit your recommendation for Teacher of the Week or Passionate Person. Be sure to share a thoughtful reason why they deserve to be celebrated!
👉 Passionate Person:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SuGDGJavnqFVRfWJTXC3HoKRkR3Dw3NZyd6a5U-a9I8/edit
👉 Teacher of the Week: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxMOCumlL5WS00xRknxX3Ar7R4_DxJc2fyXEl25aWwHrwJ4w/viewform?usp=header
We want to inform our school community about a brief event that occurred at Schenectady High School (SHS) today to prevent any misunderstanding.
A medivac helicopter briefly used the high school field as a landing zone.
Please be assured that this landing was for an external medical emergency and was not related to any health or safety issue concerning SHS students or staff. The high school field is occasionally used as a designated emergency landing site for regional services.
A medivac helicopter briefly used the high school field as a landing zone.
Please be assured that this landing was for an external medical emergency and was not related to any health or safety issue concerning SHS students or staff. The high school field is occasionally used as a designated emergency landing site for regional services.
October is National School Principal Month! 🍎 Today, we celebrate our principals and assistant principals—the cornerstones of our district.
They are visionary leaders who tirelessly manage, inspire, and foster safe, rigorous, and positive environments for every student.
Please join us in thanking these incredible school leaders.
#ThankAPrincipal #SchoolLeadership #PrincipalMonth
They are visionary leaders who tirelessly manage, inspire, and foster safe, rigorous, and positive environments for every student.
Please join us in thanking these incredible school leaders.
#ThankAPrincipal #SchoolLeadership #PrincipalMonth
Time to celebrate our unsung heroes! 🎉
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we are shining the spotlight on our incredible Custodial Services Team.
They are the indispensable backbone of our schools, working tirelessly—often before the sun rises and long after it sets—to ensure our facilities are safe, healthy, and welcoming for every student and staff member.
From rigorous sanitation and maintenance to setting up for every assembly and event, their dedication is the foundation of our positive learning environment. Thank you for your unwavering professionalism and commitment.
Please drop a quick "thank you" to your school custodians and cleaners today.
#CustodianAppreciationDay #SchoolHeroes #ThankACustodian #OurCommunity
This week’s Teacher of the Week is Zack Butts! Zack has been a dedicated special education teacher in the district for 7 years, and is now at SFLA. Zacks impact on our students and school community is truly beyond measure. Thank you for everything you do!
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 ❤️💙
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 ❤️💙
Early Dismissal Drill on Friday, October 3
This is a reminder about our upcoming annual "Go Home Early Drill," a practice required by New York State every year.
On Friday, October 3, 2025, all students will be dismissed from school 15 minutes early. The goal of this drill is to test our transportation and communication systems so they can operate smoothly in a real emergency.
More info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2446363
This is a reminder about our upcoming annual "Go Home Early Drill," a practice required by New York State every year.
On Friday, October 3, 2025, all students will be dismissed from school 15 minutes early. The goal of this drill is to test our transportation and communication systems so they can operate smoothly in a real emergency.
More info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2446363
Keane Elementary School Receivership Public Hearing
Thursday, October 2, 2025
4:15 p.m.
The hearing will also be live-streamed: https://www.youtube.com/live/O5NnPs7W8ew
Enroll TODAY! Creative Changemakers in this program will develop actionable projects, build leadership skills, connect with peers and community leaders, showcase their work to wider audiences, and access support and resources to bring their visions to life. ⭐🧠
All residents of Schenectady 16 years old and above are welcome to apply!
Learn more and apply here🔗: bit.ly/ApplyCreativeChange
Rolling admissions begin October 1, and applications close on October 5th.
Interested in supporting Creative Changemakers as a coach, mentor, or other?
Please reach out to Elizabeth Walsh at ewalsh@schenectadyfoundation.org or 518-227-1827 to explore possibilities.
All residents of Schenectady 16 years old and above are welcome to apply!
Learn more and apply here🔗: bit.ly/ApplyCreativeChange
Rolling admissions begin October 1, and applications close on October 5th.
Interested in supporting Creative Changemakers as a coach, mentor, or other?
Please reach out to Elizabeth Walsh at ewalsh@schenectadyfoundation.org or 518-227-1827 to explore possibilities.
🚫 October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. At Schenectady City School District, bullying is never tolerated.
Bullying happens when someone intentionally hurts, threatens, or intimidates another person—often repeatedly—making it difficult for the individual to defend themselves. We are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and respected.
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing resources, prevention strategies, and student voices on this important topic. To learn more about expectations for behavior, the consequences of bullying, and how we can all contribute to a safe learning environment, please review our Code of Character, Conduct and Support here:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/code-of-character-conduct-and-support
Together, we can make sure no child feels unsafe at school—because everybody counts and everybody learns. 🧡🧡🧡
#NationalBullyingPreventionAwarenessMonth
Bullying happens when someone intentionally hurts, threatens, or intimidates another person—often repeatedly—making it difficult for the individual to defend themselves. We are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and respected.
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing resources, prevention strategies, and student voices on this important topic. To learn more about expectations for behavior, the consequences of bullying, and how we can all contribute to a safe learning environment, please review our Code of Character, Conduct and Support here:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/code-of-character-conduct-and-support
Together, we can make sure no child feels unsafe at school—because everybody counts and everybody learns. 🧡🧡🧡
#NationalBullyingPreventionAwarenessMonth
📸 SUNY Schenectady’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) event
ASAP removes financial barriers, supports full-time study, and keeps students on track to graduate. With advising, mentoring, and community activities, ASAP helps students build momentum and succeed.
