Schenectady City School District

A huge thank you to everyone prioritizing being here every day. We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss ou...

✉️ Secondary Report Cards (Grades 6-12) Please note that the mailed copies of first quarter secondary report cards (Grades 6–12) will arrive in mailboxes the week of De...

SAVE THE DATE We are hosting 8th Grade Student and Family Information Sessions in December. Our goal is to help current 8th graders plan for their freshman year of high school....

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending December 5, 2025.

Attendance Alert: Are You on Track? Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether t...

Wishing the Schenectady community a very Happy Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you! #Than...

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...