🎥IN THE NEWS
Watch Hamilton Elementary second-grade teacher, Colleen Keough, accept the award of New York State Teacher of the Year for 2025.
https://wnyt.com/wnyt-commit-to-kids/schenectady-teacher-recognized-as-teacher-of-the-year/
🇺🇸 Today we remember the lives lost and America's resiliency in the face of tragedy. Never forget
Tonight's Board of Education Work Session will be held at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St.
Watch a livestream of the meeting here ➡️ https://youtube.com/live/t6J1N3rDpXY?feature=share
COMMUNITY NOTE:
Latin Culturefest
September 14, 2-6 p.m.
Jerry Burrell Park
We are aware that there are rumors circulating about an incident @ Sch'dy HS today! Here's what did happen ... A few student fights broke out at the same time in cafe during lunchtime. The admin & CEOs responded & broke them up. There were NO arrests, weapons or injuries.
Dr. Cotto had a busy weekend supporting our students and community including stops at Greek fest, Italian Fest, Caribbean Fest and joining the Sunday Street Soldiers.
- - > Order from the Schenectady Patriots Baseball Team Store: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/rb1vMgTPe6
Here is the live-stream link for this evening's Board of Education meeting:
https://youtube.com/live/Y3z9IoCHjh8?feature=share
Agenda: Personal Electronic Device/Cell Phone Policy
REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. , 530 Liberty St.
Agenda item: Policy on Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phones
Pls share any comments through Let's Talk.
Meeting will be live-streamed. Look for link shortly.
Dr. Cotto spent the day making rounds to all our schools. Here's a few shots from his day ...
Don't miss Friends n' Farmers Fall Fest this weekend
Sunday, September 8
Noon - 3 p.m.
839 Albany St.
EVERYTHING IS FREE!
Welcome Back! Please click on the link for Superintendent Dr. Cotto's welcome back video update: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-september-6-2024
👟Superintendent Cotto spent the morning of the first day greeting students and staff at Van Corlaer, Hamilton, Keane, MPMS and Oneida MS. Look for him and say hello tomorrow 👋🏽
Dr. Cotto started the first day of school waiting at the bus stop and then riding with students to Van Corlaer (at Fulton). What a great start to the morning! All smiles. A few students even drew a picture for him. #haveaniceday #welcomeback
-> More pics from the faculty/staff welcome back events.
TY to our HR team for planning two great days! Today, we are all excited that our students are back! #unityincommunity #schenectadyrising #welcomehome
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/opening-day-for-staff-2024
Huge shoutout to our transportation rock stars!!!
The Board of Education will hold a special mtg on Mon, Sept 9, 6 pm at 530 Liberty St.
**PEDS/Cell Phone Policy**
No public comment period. Share ques, concerns, ideas via Let's Talk: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/DialogueCustom.aspx?k=WR7D2BLT@MDLT@DT8KXDLT@LDLT@NDLT
Welcome Back! A few pics from early on the first day of school.
REMINDER: Registration is open for the 21st Century After School Program.
Starts October 15
More info and registration link here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1732258
✂ $1 haircuts for Back to school were a hit with the community, with more than 150 students served at three locations over 3 days.
💈 A HUGE thank you to Schenectady Police, Fire Dept and Schenectady County for supporting Schenectady families!
