🌸🎶 Don’t miss the SHS Spring Pops Concert TOMORROW at 6:30 PM in the auditorium! Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with music as our talented students take the stage—it's a performance you won’t want to miss! 🎶🌸
As part of our strategic plan, we proudly recognize Kenneth Mayfeild as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this district, Kenneth!⭐ #passionatepeople
Food will be distributed every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please refer to the flyer for more information. Special thanks to the Guyanese Community Center for supporting and feeding our community!
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! 👥
🗳 On Tuesday, May 20, residents of the Schenectady City School District will vote on the proposed $295,514,615 budget for the 2025-26 school year.
📈 This represents a $17,782,846 or 6.4% increase in spending
🚫 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
☑️ Since there is no tax levy increase, a simple majority is required for the budget to pass
🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education.
⏰ Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m. If you are unsure of where to vote, click here ➡️ https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
It's not only time to come together to promote mental well-being & advocate for mental health care but it's also a time to prioritize your own mental health.
If you are struggling, please reach out for support. You are never alone!
Over 100 talented student musicians took part in the NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble festival this weekend, with six of our high schoolers auditioning for All State—each earning top A+ scores! Special shoutout to Ayden Chrisman (violin) and Zoe Daniels (flute) for their perfect scores 🎶
Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Kaitlyn Franz, SHS Class of 2015, who is now a Change Control Specialist at Regeneron. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
📢 Attention 8th grade families! Incoming freshmen will be in their own building next year. We’re hosting another information session TOMORROW NIGHT to share all the details. Check out this graphic for its time and location. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🏫
🎨 Come see incredible student talent at the SCSD Annual Art Exhibit, on display May 2–20 at ViaPort Rotterdam Mall! Don’t miss the Opening Reception TONIGHT from 6:00–7:30 PM!
REMINDER: The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. The BOE work session will immediately follow the hearing.
Both will be live-streamed. The link will be provided.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, support, and guide our students every day 🍎. Their dedication shapes the future, one lesson at a time. Don’t forget to thank your teachers this week—they deserve it! ✨
📚🏀 Thank you to members of the New York Phoenix for spending part of their Saturday with students from Hamilton and Keane for their Books and Basketball program. 🏀📚
🎓 Congratulations to the Schenectady High School Class of 2025 Top 10 🎓
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-02-2025
Have a great weekend.
🌸🎶 Don’t miss the SHS Spring Pops Concert on May 8th at 6:30 PM in the auditorium! Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with music as our talented students take the stage—it's a performance you won’t want to miss! 🎶🌸
Not sure who to contact for your child's needs? Visit our updated Who to Call page for quick access to the right support: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/who-to-call
Join us for a community carnival 🎪 on May 18th! Enjoy games, food, music, and more at the Union College Library Lawn! 🎉
🗣 Congratulations to the students, families, and educators who participated in the New York State My Brother’s Keeper Symposium Thursday! The event featured student presentations, nationally renowned guest speakers, an induction ceremony for the 2025 class of NYSMBK Fellows, and valuable breakout sessions that featured inspiring student and educator discussions.
👏🏽 Shout out to Isaiah and Elijah from SHS on being inducted as Fellows.
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!
