If you are a parent of an 8th grader, please click here to open an important letter about Gear Up:
https://schenectadycsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/gear-up-surveys-fall-2023
November is Native American Heritage Month also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people.
🗣 "We need to speak our truth to help change the world"
The New York State Council of School Superintendents Commission on Diversity and Inclusivity met on Thursday to hear from a group of Schenectady students. Thank you for including our students in this powerful discussion #SchenectadyRising
Hot off the press! Click on the link below to open the Department of Innovation, Equity & Engagement November Newsletter >> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/3680926/IEE_Newsletter_Issue_3_11-1-2023.pdf
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! Reading is Fun (RIF), a partner with our elementary schools, is seeking volunteers to read with SCSD students 30-60 minutes a week. Training & books are provided. For more information, email rifvolunteerplacements@gmail.com.
👻 Last week, students from The Law Enforcement Engagement Club and JROTC volunteered for Scare-nectady Haunted Patrol. Students handed out candy and trick-or-treating safety tips to children and met with Mayor McCarthy during the event 🎃 #SchenectadyRising #Halloween
Strong schools start with strong leaders! #ThankAPrincipal #SchenectadyRising
🎃Pumpkin Smash 2023 is coming to SHS Saturday, November 4 from 10am-Noon
Save your pumpkins & gourds from the SCARY🕷landfill and have them composted for use in our school gardens. Launch them with catapults created by STEM students. Free cider and donuts🍩 #SchenectadyRising
We continue to celebrate National principals Month by spotlighting Principal Green at Schenectady High School #SchenectadyRising #ThankAPrincipal
Good afternoon! Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's brief for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-octobr-27-2023
🎃Last night's Haunted Howe trick or treating even was a huge hit with families. Students exited through a pumpkin patch filled pumpkins for students to bring home🎃 #SchenectadyRising
Thursday, we lit up for #LightsonAfterschool, to celebrate afterschool programs and the critical role they play in the lives of our students and families here in Schenectady @NYSYouthSuccess @unioncollege #SchenectadyRising
🍎 Today we participate in the annual "Big Apple Crunch"🍎
Did you know that New York produces about 30 million bushels of apples annually? Crunch along with administrators and staff members from the SCSD district office and MPMS #EatLocalNewYork #WeCrunched #SchenectadyRising
💦PHOTOS: Superintendent Soler and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chisolm splashed into the SHS pool with Woodlawn 3rd graders in our brand new elementary swim class🩱🩳🤿 #SchenectadySwims #SchenectadyRising
WRESTLING INFO
Please see flyers below for Youth Wrestling (Grades 1-6)
& Informational Night (All Grades)
Youth registration link: https://shorturl.at/tAO12
COMMUNITY EVENT
Chargers Candy Carnival
Sunday, October 29th
1pm-4pm
On the Union Campus around Nott Memorial
🕹👾The Schenectady High School ePatriots team was awarded a $14,000 grant from @BestBuy Store #428 and @intel to enhance the SHS eSports program. The team was presented a check over the weekend at Crossgates Mall. ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising
🎃 DON’T TRASH YOUR PUMPKINS - SMASH THEM! 🎃
NOV 4
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SHS FIELDS
Pumpkins and gourds will be collected and composted for use in our school gardens
📸 Modified Football poses for a team photo after their game at Larry Mulvaney Field on October 21
Good afternoon! Pls. click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-october-20-2023
