Fantastic news for high school seniors!
🚨 ATTENTION SENIORS: SUNY FREE APPLICATION WEEKS ARE HERE!
Great news for your college application journey! Beginning Monday, October 20, and running through November 3, SUNY is waiving application fees for all high school seniors.
This is your chance to apply to up to five SUNY campuses completely for free!
Whether you are applying through the SUNY Application, the Common Application, or the Coalition Application, you can participate in this special window. Don't miss this opportunity to save money and expand your options.
Key Details:
What: Apply to up to 5 SUNY Campuses for FREE.
When: October 20 – November 3.
How: This fee waiver is automatically applied regardless of the application platform you use.
Ready to take the next step? Find all the details and start your applications today at: www.suny.edu/apply
Go get those applications submitted! 🌟
A reminder that PSAT/SAT testing is this Thursday, Oct. 23 for all grades 9-12 on all campuses. Half day dismissal.
Our SHS testing day removes a number of barriers to SAT participation for Schenectady students. Incorporating the SAT as a school activity also promotes a strong college and career culture. As part of our whole school testing day:
🎓 Seniors can measure their readiness for college can take an official SAT during class time.
🎓 Juniors can qualify for scholarships by taking The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
🎓 Sophomores can take the PSAT/NMSQT for practice before trying to qualify for scholarships next year.
🎓 Freshman will take The PSAT 8/9 ,designed to help students understand where they are and where they want to go.
Our SHS testing day removes a number of barriers to SAT participation for Schenectady students. Incorporating the SAT as a school activity also promotes a strong college and career culture. As part of our whole school testing day:
🎓 Seniors can measure their readiness for college can take an official SAT during class time.
🎓 Juniors can qualify for scholarships by taking The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
🎓 Sophomores can take the PSAT/NMSQT for practice before trying to qualify for scholarships next year.
🎓 Freshman will take The PSAT 8/9 ,designed to help students understand where they are and where they want to go.
🚨 STOP! It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚨
If you see those flashing red lights and the extended stop-arm, you must stop—no matter which direction you are traveling.
It's not just a rule, it's the law, and it saves lives.
#StopOnRed #SchoolBusSafety #NSBSW #SafetyFirst
If you see those flashing red lights and the extended stop-arm, you must stop—no matter which direction you are traveling.
It's not just a rule, it's the law, and it saves lives.
#StopOnRed #SchoolBusSafety #NSBSW #SafetyFirst
Are you finding a healthy balance between your time online and your time offline?
It’s important for your well-being to log off, look up, connect with the world around you. Put the screen down & spend time with people & nature today!
#Unplug #DigCitWeek
Happy Diwali! ✨
Wishing everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights a joyous and prosperous day. May your home be filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of joy, and the light of hope.
Shubh Deepawali! 🙏
#Diwali #FestivalofLights #ShubhDeepawali #Happiness
Wishing everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights a joyous and prosperous day. May your home be filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of joy, and the light of hope.
Shubh Deepawali! 🙏
#Diwali #FestivalofLights #ShubhDeepawali #Happiness
🕺🏽💃🏽 The SHS Homecoming Dance was held Saturday evening in the high school gym. View the full photo album here 📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/v8htjud1p78drGnb7
🎃👻 Get ready for some Trunk or Treat fun! 🍬
Join Ellis Medicine for a safe, spooky night out! Wear your best costume and grab some goodies.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 24 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Where: 624 McClellan St. Parking Lot
See you there! #EllisMedicine #TrunkOrTreat #Schenectady #HalloweenFun
Join Ellis Medicine for a safe, spooky night out! Wear your best costume and grab some goodies.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 24 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Where: 624 McClellan St. Parking Lot
See you there! #EllisMedicine #TrunkOrTreat #Schenectady #HalloweenFun
🛠 Real-world learning in action
On Friday, Schenectady High School students visited STS Steel for their annual Open House, where students got a firsthand look at how STEM and teamwork come together in the real world. Experiences like this help our students connect classroom learning to career opportunities right here in our community.
Thank you STS Steel for inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals in Schenectady💡
#CareerReadiness #STEMEducation #CommunityPartners
On Friday, Schenectady High School students visited STS Steel for their annual Open House, where students got a firsthand look at how STEM and teamwork come together in the real world. Experiences like this help our students connect classroom learning to career opportunities right here in our community.
Thank you STS Steel for inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals in Schenectady💡
#CareerReadiness #STEMEducation #CommunityPartners
The creativity at Hamilton’s Hispanic Heritage Month Door Decorating Contest was truly spectacular! 🤩
On October 15, our scholars and staff went all out to create colorful, meaningful door displays celebrating the rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latinx cultures. These installations are incredible artistic and educational tributes!
#HHM #HispanicHeritageMonth #HamiltonSchool #Culture #Art #Community
On October 15, our scholars and staff went all out to create colorful, meaningful door displays celebrating the rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latinx cultures. These installations are incredible artistic and educational tributes!
#HHM #HispanicHeritageMonth #HamiltonSchool #Culture #Art #Community
🌟Congratulations to all the National Honor Society inductees! This moment is a proud celebration for these students, their families, and our community.
Being inducted is an official call to action. These scholars are pledging to continue striving for academic excellence and serving as positive role models in Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
#SchenectadyHigh #NHS #NationalHonorSociety #AcademicExcellence #CommunityLeaders
Being inducted is an official call to action. These scholars are pledging to continue striving for academic excellence and serving as positive role models in Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
#SchenectadyHigh #NHS #NationalHonorSociety #AcademicExcellence #CommunityLeaders
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-october-17-2025
Have a great weekend.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-october-17-2025
Have a great weekend.
🎉 HUGE congratulations to Rebekka Henriksen, our District Farm to School Project Manager! 🎉
On October 15, Rebekka was proudly named a Community Partner of the Year by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County. This honor is a testament to her tireless efforts and exceptional leadership.
Rebekka is committed to connecting local farms with our schools, which helps create healthier eating habits for our students and supports the agricultural economy right here in our community.
Thank you, Rebekka, for your dedication. We're so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
#FarmToSchool #CommunityPartner #SchenectadyCounty #CornellCooperativeExtension #HamiltonSchools #Leadership
On October 15, Rebekka was proudly named a Community Partner of the Year by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County. This honor is a testament to her tireless efforts and exceptional leadership.
Rebekka is committed to connecting local farms with our schools, which helps create healthier eating habits for our students and supports the agricultural economy right here in our community.
Thank you, Rebekka, for your dedication. We're so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
#FarmToSchool #CommunityPartner #SchenectadyCounty #CornellCooperativeExtension #HamiltonSchools #Leadership
🎃 Get ready for Scare-nectady 2025! 👻
Join us Thursday, October 30th, as police cars, fire trucks, and community partners make spooky stops across the city to hand out candy, Halloween coloring books, and high-visibility safety bags!
🕔 Stops & Times:
Fairview Park (Bellevue) — 5:00–5:15 PM
Hamilton Elementary — 5:30–5:45 PM
Jerry Burrell Park — 6:00–6:15 PM
Steinmetz Homes — 6:30–6:45 PM
Woodlawn Elementary — 7:00–7:15 PM
Howe Elementary — 7:30–7:45 PM
Steinmetz Park — 8:00–8:15 PM
🎃 Follow the parade live at scarenectady.transfinder.com
and don’t forget — adults should accompany children for safety after dark!
Join us Thursday, October 30th, as police cars, fire trucks, and community partners make spooky stops across the city to hand out candy, Halloween coloring books, and high-visibility safety bags!
🕔 Stops & Times:
Fairview Park (Bellevue) — 5:00–5:15 PM
Hamilton Elementary — 5:30–5:45 PM
Jerry Burrell Park — 6:00–6:15 PM
Steinmetz Homes — 6:30–6:45 PM
Woodlawn Elementary — 7:00–7:15 PM
Howe Elementary — 7:30–7:45 PM
Steinmetz Park — 8:00–8:15 PM
🎃 Follow the parade live at scarenectady.transfinder.com
and don’t forget — adults should accompany children for safety after dark!
Our Peer Mediation training for selected Mont Pleasant Middle School students in grades 6-8 wrapped up today!. 🎉
Over three intensive days, our students worked with Mediation Matters trainers, mastering vital skills like conflict resolution, active listening, and reflective questioning. They also bonded through community-building activities to become a cohesive team.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and look forward to officially launching this vital program.
A huge thank you to Keith Langlois with Trustco Bank for generously sponsoring lunch for all three days of this transformative training! 🥪
#PeerMediation #ConflictResolution #MontPleasantMS #TrustcoBank #SchenectadySchools #StudentLeaders
Over three intensive days, our students worked with Mediation Matters trainers, mastering vital skills like conflict resolution, active listening, and reflective questioning. They also bonded through community-building activities to become a cohesive team.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and look forward to officially launching this vital program.
A huge thank you to Keith Langlois with Trustco Bank for generously sponsoring lunch for all three days of this transformative training! 🥪
#PeerMediation #ConflictResolution #MontPleasantMS #TrustcoBank #SchenectadySchools #StudentLeaders
Early College High School Student Council Election Day 🗳 ECHS teamed up with the Board of Elections to give students a real voting experience, with ballots and ballot counters. It was a great way to engaged and get excited about civic participation.
READY TO LEAD THE MOVEMENT? We're Hiring!
We're searching for a dedicated Program Specialist to drive our My Brother's Keeper (MBK) initiative!
This specialist will be responsible for:
Coordinating all aspects of the MBK program.
Leading and mentoring our MBK Ambassadors.
Serving as a crucial liaison between the district and community organizations.
Ensuring family and community engagement is at the heart of our work.
Help us build brighter futures. Learn more and apply: http://bit.ly/3KMzuuh
We're searching for a dedicated Program Specialist to drive our My Brother's Keeper (MBK) initiative!
This specialist will be responsible for:
Coordinating all aspects of the MBK program.
Leading and mentoring our MBK Ambassadors.
Serving as a crucial liaison between the district and community organizations.
Ensuring family and community engagement is at the heart of our work.
Help us build brighter futures. Learn more and apply: http://bit.ly/3KMzuuh
COMMUNITY NOTE
Capital District Handyman Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 25
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Schenectady Little League (Oregon Ave. Baseball Field
Wear Your Costume!
Capital District Handyman Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 25
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Schenectady Little League (Oregon Ave. Baseball Field
Wear Your Costume!
✅ Civic Engagement
✅ Voter Registration
✅ Student Voice
Today, each Schenectady High School senior participated in a lesson on civic engagement. They watched campaign speeches from their peers, filled out a real ballot from the Schenectady County Board of Elections, and placed it in a real ballot counter. Students then had the option to register or pre-register to vote with help from the NAACP Schenectady Branch 2175.
✅ Voter Registration
✅ Student Voice
Today, each Schenectady High School senior participated in a lesson on civic engagement. They watched campaign speeches from their peers, filled out a real ballot from the Schenectady County Board of Elections, and placed it in a real ballot counter. Students then had the option to register or pre-register to vote with help from the NAACP Schenectady Branch 2175.
This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Andrew Jablonski, a dedicated assistant principal at MPMS. We’re grateful for Andrew's commitment and care for our students! Thank you, Andrew!
To learn more about the passionate people in our district and explore our strategic plan, visit this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
#passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙
To learn more about the passionate people in our district and explore our strategic plan, visit this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic-plan-2024-2030
#passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙
💼 The district's monthly job fair will be TODAY from 2 to 4 PM at 530 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY.
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
Visit https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to see a full list of openings
