Schenectady City School District

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Thanksgiving update. Happy Thanksgiving.

Leah Akinleye is Named Director of Innovation, Equity and Engagement The Schenectady City School District is proud to announce the appointment of Leah Akinleye as the ne...

⚠️ Safety Note for Families: Talking About TikTok Challenges The Schenectady City School District is committed to student safety, both in the classroom and online. We want to dr...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 21, 2025.

Our district’s new secondary report card provides a clearer picture of student progress by reporting academic achievement separately from Associated Skills—important behaviors lik...

We are actively seeking partners in our vibrant local business community to host talented Big Picture Learning high school students (Grades 10-12) for unpaid, one-day-per-week int...

We're incredibly proud to highlight the achievements of our alumni who are making a real impact in the world. This week, we shine a spotlight on Trish Smith, a graduate of the Sch...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 14, 2025.

We're incredibly proud to highlight the achievements of our alumni who are making a real impact in the world. This week, we shine a spotlight on Trish Smith, a graduate of the S...

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-07-2025

Learn about our Strategic Plan here . Our strategic plan serves as our guiding star - a roadmap for success and a shared vision for every student and the entire Schenectady commun...

Tyler Magyar Named Assistant Principal of Woodlawn Elementary School The Schenectady City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Magyar as the new Assi...

Recently, Woodlawn librarian Nikki O’Rourke, became a published author. Her children's book, "Kiss and Hug Goodnight," shares the story of a family of bunnies and their bedtime ro...

Learn about our Strategic Plan here . Each week we continue to highlight the incredible work happening across our district by connecting it directly to the pillars of our strategi...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending October 31, 2025.

Schenectady City School District Selects Principal of Yates Elementary School The Schenectady City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Terrence Sloan as...

We understand that many families in our community may be concerned about recent changes or potential adjustments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Plea...

Learn about our Strategic Plan here . Our strategic plan serves as our guiding star - a roadmap for success and a shared vision for every student and the entire Schenectady commun...

Congratulations to the following SCSD employees who were nominated and selected to be recognized for their dedication and work related to the Student and Graduate Success pillar, ...