
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-27-2025
Have a great weekend and a fabulous summer.


As we wrap up this school year, get ready for a more focused future! 🚀 Our new cell phone policy officially takes effect when we return for the 2025-2026 school year. More here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026 #FocusedLearning #Productivity



Don't miss the Jerry Burrell Summer Classic
Kick-off Event
Today (Friday) at 4 p.m.
Jerry Burrell Park


In 2025-26: New cell phone policy designed to minimize distractions & maximize learning. Pls read the letter for more info. & visit our website for updates. Family info. sessions will be held this summer.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026


SCSD Families,
Please watch for a letter regarding the new Cell Phone Policy which will take effect at the start of the 2025-26 School Year. Info is available on our website: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026
Pls keep contact info up to date.


Our last week of school will be half days for all students. Dismissal begins at 11:00am. We have cool spaces in the building for the rooms that are not airconditioned to relocate to.
Please be sure your child comes to school every day this week.
Pre-K moving up is Mon. June 23 at 9am.
The Kindergarten graduation is on Thurs. June 26 at 8:15am.
Fifth grade graduation is on Fri. June 27 at 8:15am.
Our 4th and 5th grade field trip to the Dutch Apple Cruise on the Hudson is moved to Thursday, June 26.
As always, please contact your child's teacher or the main office with any questions. Thank you.

Half days of school the last week of school for elementary and middle school students!
Dismissal times are as follows:
Grades Pre-K through 5: 11 a.m.
Grades 6 - 8: 11:45 a.m.


REMINDER of schedule change for this week due to the extremely warm temperature forecasted.
-> Students in grades Pre-K through 8 will attend a half day of school Monday through Friday.
Friday is the last day of school for elementary and middle school students.


Due to the extremely warm temperatures expected next week, we are changing the schedule to half days of school for students in Grades K-8.
June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 will be a half days of school.
Regents will take place at the high school as scheduled.


Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-20-2025


The SchenEquity Community Block Party goes until 3 today. Come by for some FREE family fun. It's downtown at 530 Liberty St. (at the SCSD Family and Community Engagement Center).


The SchenEquity Block Party is starting now. Don't forget to come by. It will be taking place until 3 p.m. today at 530 Liberty St.


Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
We wish you a meaningful Juneteenth!


Looking for something fun to do today? Be sure to come by the SchenEquity Block Party.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
We hope to see you there.


MEETING CANCELLED
The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 is cancelled. It will be rescheduled. We will post the reschedule date soon.


Summer Wrestling Camp
Open to Boys and Girls in Grades 4-7
July 21 - 25
See Flyer for details


REMINDER
There is no school and district offices will b e closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth!


Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, June 18
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Live-stream Link: https://youtube.com/live/6w1fZZLPPEk?feature=share


Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-13-2025
Have a great weekend.


Join us for food, festivities, and fun!
Don't miss the SchenEquity Community Block Party
Thursday, June 19
11 a.m.
530 Liberty St.
