Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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

4 days ago, District Communications

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

5 days ago, SCSD Communication

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.

8 days ago, SCSD Communication

Registration is open for elementary summer camp. Click here for more information and to register: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2175688

11 days ago, SCSD Communication

🎬 Sign up for SEP Theatre Camp The SEP Theatre Camp is open to students entering grades 3-5 in fall 2025. The camp is meant for students interested in Musical Theatre performance. Students will learn acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of 🐠 Go Fish the musical 🐠 🗓The camp will run as part of the Extended Day Program of the Summer Enrichment Program. The camp will take place at Schenectady High School on weekdays from July 7th-August 1st, 2025 from 2:30 - 5:30pm. 🚌 Students will be bussed from their Summer Enrichment Day Program to SHS for camp each day. SCSD cannot provide transportation to SHS for students not enrolled in the Summer Enrichment Program. Students not involved in the Summer Enrichment Program will need to be dropped off at SHS Door 8 at 2:30pm each day. All campers must be picked up at 5:30 each day, there is no transportation home. 🥪 All students will receive snack and dinner each day they attend camp. Registration is limited to 45 campers into the program and will close on Friday, May 30th. ➡️https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8UXZbn_sopRcRDr4et1dWScnYWs5bEgRbX6BvosT0cOSdlg/viewform If you have additional questions about the program or registration, please reach out to Leia Depeche at depechel@schenectadyschools.org

12 days ago, District Communications

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.

15 days ago, SCSD Communication

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

21 days ago, SCSD Communication

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.

29 days ago, SCSD Communication

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

29 days ago, SCSD Communication

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.