With graduation quickly approaching, we’re excited to highlight two of our Top 10 SHS students each week to celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication they’ve shown throughout their high school careers. First up is our valedictorian, Richard Chunilal! To learn more about Richard and his reflections on his journey at SHS, check out his featured news article. Congratulations, Richard! 🎓
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2220823
🗳 Annual budget vote and Board of Education election - Tuesday, May 20, 12-9 p.m.
🚫 No tax levy increase for a seventh consecutive school year
🏛 The budget reflects the district's goals and supports the four pillars of the Strategic Plan
🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education.
For full budget details, click here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2180253
Join us for a community carnival TOMORROW! 🎪 Enjoy games, food, music, and more at the Union College Library Lawn! 🎉
Join the Schenectady Youth Baseball Sandlot League this summer for just $20! Open to all skill levels in elementary and middle school. Held at Schenectady High School on select Saturdays (7/6–8/10) from 12–2pm. Scan the QR code or go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1az--AqIviABnNdgDSRR9TZLwuXxD1IOut29aGh_Eq3c/viewform?edit_requested=true#settings
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-16-2025
Have a great weekend.
Yesterday, Center City students and staff wore green 💚 in support of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. We love seeing our school community come together to support those who may be struggling. If you are having a hard time, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help — you are not alone.
Support the next generation by becoming a worksite supervisor through Schenectady County Connects' Youth Employment Program. Help youth gain valuable job skills while giving your business an extra hand—register today at bit.ly/SchCoWorksite !!!
The Budget Vote & School Board Election are coming up on Tuesday, May 20.
Four candidates are running for two seats on the Board. If you missed the candidate forum you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UkptUIpqqw&t=3s
The SHS National Honor Society is hosting a car wash fundraiser TODAY from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM—come out and support our scholars!
This AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Let's honor and uplift AAPI voices as we continue building a more inclusive and respectful school community together!
Join us for a community carnival 🎪 on May 18th! Enjoy games, food, music, and more at the Union College Library Lawn! 🎉
We are aware of the swatting calls taking place across the region. We realize that you may have seen these posts from other areas. Our local police are also aware . Fake threats have serious consequences. If you see posts with any kind of threat, please report it.
Struggling with your child’s big feelings? Don’t worry — we’ve got you! Sign up for Tantrum Training happening TOMORROW to learn proven strategies that help calm the chaos and support your child with confidence. Contact Laura Dapolito at DAPOLITOL@SCHENECTADYSCHOOLS.ORG or call 518-573-3955 to get started today! 💡
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Rebecca Morris as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Rebecca is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 13 years teaching 6th grade math at MPMS! #passionatepeople
A reminder to be kind to yourself today 🧠💚 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Thank you to the League of Women Voters for hosting our Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday! It was a great night for our district to learn more about the four candidates on the ballot for the Board of Education election and budget vote coming up on May 20th. Check out our youtube account to watch the livestream, and click the link below for more voting information 🗳️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2180253
As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Julia Campbell as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Julia!⭐ #passionatepeople
Get ready for liftoff! 🚀 Join us at Mont Pleasant on Thursday, May 29th from 4:30–6:00 PM for a fun evening at the NASA STEM Fair! Experience the excitement of student innovation with projects like the NASA Engineering Design Challenge and SEAPERCH robots!
Come see SHS Musical Theatre showcase TONIGHT at 6 PM at the GE Theatre 🎶 Admission is free, but be sure to reserve your digital ticket using this link —we can't wait to see you there! ✨ https://tickets.proctors.org/TheatreManager/95/online?presale=&code=SHSMTS25&F_HTML_REDIRECT_COUPON=btnGetEventList
May's Job Fair is almost here! Join us on May 21st from 2–4 PM at 530 Liberty to explore exciting opportunities and find your place in the SCSD family. We're hiring for a variety of roles including teachers, security monitors, school safety officers, paraprofessionals, electricians, and more—don’t miss your chance to make a difference! 👥
