Join us for the Ring of Hope Boxing Club’s Bingo Fundraiser on May 28th, 5:30-7:30 PM! Enjoy a fun night of prizes and memories while supporting a great cause. Your participation helps provide young men and women with healthy self-defense and community opportunities! 🎉
🗳 Annual budget vote and board of Education election - Tuesday, May 20, from noon-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
☑️ A simple majority is required for the budget to pass
🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education.
For full budget details, click here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2180253
Don't miss the next Project Dance performance on May 20th at 7 PM, featuring incredible routines by our talented student dancers. It's a show you won’t want to miss!
The Schenectady Ole Timers Baseball Club is running their Annual Baseball Clinic for Schenectady kids ages 7–12 on July 7 & 8 at Buck Ewing Field in Central Park! This free clinic features top-level instruction from a team of experienced coaches.
Use the link below to register and spread the word to your players and students!
http://bit.ly/2025baseballcamp
Join us for Meet the Candidates Night TONIGHT at 7:00 PM, located at 530 Liberty Street. Hear directly from the candidates about how they plan to support our school community. Click here for the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/6UkptUIpqqw
Come see SHS Musical Theatre showcase this Wednesday May 14th 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
The SHS National Honor Society is hosting a car wash fundraiser on May 16th from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM—come out and support our scholars!
Dozens of Big Picture Learning Schenectady students have been venturing beyond the school walls to work with mentors across Schenectady. These students gain valuable college and career skills through authentic learning experiences that are connected to the community.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending May 9:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-09-2025
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of health and wellness at the SCSD 2025 Annual Employee Wellness Fair! 🎉 All SCSD employees are invited to bring their families and explore over 75 vendors offering everything from nutrition to mental health resources!
Join us for Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM, located at 530 Liberty Street. Hear directly from the candidates about how they plan to support our school community. Click here for the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/6UkptUIpqqw
Join us for a joyful and inclusive Family Day for special education students and their siblings to explore, play, and connect in a sensory-friendly indoor playcenter! Parents or caregivers must accompany their children—come make memories together on Saturday, May 17th! 🌈
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🧠 — before you can support your friends and classmates, you must first recognize the signs. Check out this infographic for some key identifiers, and stay tuned for more mental health information coming throughout the month. If you are struggling, please reach out to a trusted adult or friend for support because you are not alone in this. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
SCSD mental health resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/mental-health-services
🏫 Students from Schenectady High School spent the last week on a number of college and university visits. Thanks to the the district's NY GEARUP grant, our team was able to put together trips to Ithaca, Cornell, NYU, SUNY Poly, Howard University, Morgan State, Cheney University, and Delaware State. 🎓
Get ready to dress up and dance the night away at Woodlawn’s Springtime Dance! 🌼🎶 Join us on Thursday, May 15th from 6–7:30 PM in the Woodlawn Cafeteria for a fun-filled evening of games, crafts, snacks, and music by DJ Ketchup—don’t forget your dancing shoes!
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! 💡
🗳 2025 School Board Candidates 🗳
Two Board of Education seats are up for election on May 20, between noon and 9 p.m. The seats are currently held by Cathy Lewis and Vivian Parsons.
🗓 There will be a League of Women Voters Forum Night on Tuesday, May 13 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
For more information about the candidates, click here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2181791
SHS Key Club and The Commencement Group will sell flowers and gifts at graduation on June 26. Pick up online orders at our booth near the entrance before the ceremony. Link to Order: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/schenectadyhs/ 💐💐💐
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Ashley Trumpler as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Ashley is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 4 years teaching AIS math at Hamilton! #passionatepeople
Congratulations to Amesha Bacchus for being recognized as the 2024–2025 Outstanding Business Education Student! 🎉 This well-deserved honor celebrates her academic excellence, exceptional citizenship, and positive attitude. Amesha was honored at an awards dinner at The Century House alongside other top students from the region, with her proud parents and teacher in attendance. Sponsored by the Business and Marketing Educators' Association of the Capital District, this event highlighted the achievements of outstanding students in business education—way to go, Amesha, we’re so proud of you! 🌟
