Central Park Middle School

🗳 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

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. Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/2TsFCBtClZ4

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.

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending April 25: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-25-2025 Have a great weekend.

Our Modified Boys and GirlsTrack Meet today, hosted by Shaker, will be at CBA starting at 4:15 p.m.

We wish you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Easter. #happyEaster

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-11-2025 Enjoy your weekend and recess next week.

Reminder Spring Recess is next week. No school April 14 - 18! District offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)

This week we give a huge shoutout to our assistant principals/instructional supervisors who work tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, create a positive environment & respond to many challenges every day. Please join us in celebrating these incredible leaders.

Click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto’s update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-04-2025 Have a great weekend.

We wish you a blessed Eid filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.

😎 We’re excited to announce that the 21st Century Summer Program application is now open! Click the link to register ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchrgL9G7BbR4uBAMVuGUufDcVGi475AoFEDeWQmWN7sqoH-Q/viewform

Exciting News from Central Park Middle School! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a student-run News Broadcast! Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and connected to everything happening at Central Park! Watch here 🎞 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR3g4WBgUcc

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-28-2025 Have a great weekend. ** Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31 **

There is no school on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. District offices will be closed. Eid is an important Islamic festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan—the holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr means "the breaking of the fast” in Arabic.

You are invited! Coffee Chat with the Superintendent March 25, 6 p.m. March 28, 7 a.m. No registration required!

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-20-2025-copy Have a great weekend.

IN TH NEWS: Congratulations to the Central Park team. CPMS won the "Outstanding Overall Program" award in the "What's Cool About Manufacturing" contest held by Environment One. https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/central-park-middle-schenectady/article_1de6934a-6570-462e-a3b3-bc78e78bab2b.html

The Culture & Climate Survey has been extended & will be open until 3/21 Click here - >. https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFLwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeGrHiLg_fs59kNenzcMH781twJYrKf4-ROgw09ugFYRkuqYOe0EVefHpw_aem_bz0rMAaakEtHQVu1WTw70w

The SCSD Culture and Climate survey closes on Friday. If you haven't participated, please click on the link to participate now: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs Everyone in the SCSD school community is invited to share your feedback.