Congratulations to Jesse Roylance, SCSD Director of Adult & Continuing Education at the Washington Irving Educational Center, who was awarded the prestigious Lawrence Levin Award by the NY Association for Community Education Wednesday.
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🎓🎓🎓 In honor of College and Career Week, our Early College High School 9th grade students gathered to honor our School to Work Program's graduating seniors! Let's celebrate our SWP Seniors hard work and preparations for their entry into the workforce next year!








🎬The SEP Theatre Camp is open to students entering grades 3-5 in fall 2024.
Students will learn acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of Swamped the musical.
For more information and to register for the camp, follow the link
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRZBgV6Cylu9xDEyYZBA-q-_2ACK3Tn36JrtuEUNwBqtiuAQ/viewform




Reading is Fun will hold its 4th Annual Scrabble-Rama on June 1, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Schenectady High School. Registration is due by May 20. For more info. and to register go here: https://www.readingisfun.org/scrabble-rama-202

Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-may-03-2024-ya3002
Have a great weekend.
#schenectadyrising

Don't miss Schenectady high School's Musical Theatre Program at Proctor's
MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE on Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m. in the GE Theatre at Proctors. Free Admission!

Hamilton Spirit Night is tonight (Friday)!
Visit THE LOCAL at Viaport Mall between 3 - 7 p.m.
Present this sheet when ordering. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Hamilton PTO.

Congratulations to Isabelle Zeglen, a junior at Schenectady HS, who earned a 3rd place medal at the NYS SkillsUSA competition. Nearly 60 students representing 21 school districts competed in events that showcased their work-related skills during the state competition.

Stay up to date with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Schenectady Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
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Today is Dr. Cotto's official 1st day as Superintendent. He's been out and about... in all our schools and in the community listening to what's important to you. If you see him out & about today, be sure to give him a high five or a thumbs up. #schenectadyrising.





The DEI Parent Survey closes tonight at midnight. Please check your email for the link to the survey & the link to the focus group schedule.

🎵🎼🎶SHS Spring Pops Concert takes place on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:30 in the SHS Auditorium.

📸Thank you to the Shades of Sisterhood team and all of the middle school girls who participated in our event on Saturday afternoon. #SchenectadyRising



🏃🏿♀️Girls on The Run practice 5k at Howe 📸
Girls on the Run is an empowering program for girls in grades 3-5 to learn how to be the best versions of themselves while enjoying physical activity. The program finishes with a 5k race of all teams from the Capital District.





Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open the District Update for the week ending April 26: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-april-26-2024-lir-62-4202

Last night, the BOE adopted a 2024-25 Budget proposal in the amount of $277,731,769. The proposal maintains all current programs & staffing levels. NO impact on the tax levy. More on our website.
Voters will head to the polls to vote on the 2024-2025 Budget on May 21.

DEI Parent Focus Groups begin in May. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.tangibledevelopment.com/schenectady-city-school-district-parents/
The password was emailed to parents.

📺 In the news
News 10 visits Schenectady High School as students work with New York Urban Orchards to plant nine apple trees to kick off Earth Week.
https://www.news10.com/news/schenectady-students-plant-apple-trees-for-earth-week/
REMINDER: Board of Education Meeting tonight, 6:30 p.m. in the Mont Pleasant Middle School Schenectady Room.
Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/XGQRHfsMA5E?feature=share

Congratulations to Dominic DiMezza, a Schenectady High School Senior who has earned Eagle Scout honors, the highest rank by Boys Scouts of America. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held Saturday. Dr. Cotto & Mr. DiCaprio were on hand to celebrate with Dominic.


