Click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending February 6, 2026: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-february-06-2026
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-30-2026
Lincoln Families,
Due to the frigid temperatures and wind chill this morning, Lincoln and all other Schenectady schools are running on a 2 hour delay. That means our start time is 9:45am. See our Lions then! Bundle up, it will be a cold one.
Due to the frigid temperatures and wind chill forecasts, all Schenectady City schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 30.
The journey starts here! We are hosting a Pre-K Information Night to help Schenectady families navigate the Universal Pre-K (UPK) process for the upcoming school year.
Join us to learn about: ✅ The Lottery: How our placement process works. ✅ Registration: What documents you need to get started. ✅ Transportation: How we get our youngest students to school safely. ✅ Learn about our community-based UPK sites
We know starting school is a big milestone. Our team will be there to answer every question and ensure you feel confident and ready.
📅 March 10 ⏰5:30 p.m. 📍 530 Libery St.
Please RSVP by March 3
Click on this link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k6e4rI74nJJsKOXzVdsAikg1YmtJQbm1vIn7qvMchms/viewform?edit_requested=true
#SchenectadyRising #PreK #SCSD #FutureScholars #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Join us to learn about: ✅ The Lottery: How our placement process works. ✅ Registration: What documents you need to get started. ✅ Transportation: How we get our youngest students to school safely. ✅ Learn about our community-based UPK sites
We know starting school is a big milestone. Our team will be there to answer every question and ensure you feel confident and ready.
📅 March 10 ⏰5:30 p.m. 📍 530 Libery St.
Please RSVP by March 3
Click on this link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k6e4rI74nJJsKOXzVdsAikg1YmtJQbm1vIn7qvMchms/viewform?edit_requested=true
#SchenectadyRising #PreK #SCSD #FutureScholars #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Due to the winter storm and poor travel conditions forecasted through Monday afternoon, schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26. Please be warm and stay safe.
Happy Friday!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-23-2026
Have a great weekend.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-23-2026
Have a great weekend.
📝 Register for Family Literacy Saturdays.📚 Spend Saturday learning with fun literacy and reading activities that can be done at home with your child.
Meetings will take place at Pleasant Valley Elementary but are open to all. The program will meet four consecutive Saturdays but families can sign up for any amount.
Click here to register https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1isvsydcrU1u4B-B6H4GItG5vtE7HTGEaMgD6-gbUBlQ/viewform?ts=69611299&edit_requested=true
Meetings will take place at Pleasant Valley Elementary but are open to all. The program will meet four consecutive Saturdays but families can sign up for any amount.
Click here to register https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1isvsydcrU1u4B-B6H4GItG5vtE7HTGEaMgD6-gbUBlQ/viewform?ts=69611299&edit_requested=true
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-16-2026
Reminder: No school Monday in observance of MLK Day
Reminder: No school Monday in observance of MLK Day
**REMINDER**
There will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
As we honor Dr. King’s life and legacy, we encourage our school community to reflect on his message of equality, justice, and service to others.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending January 9: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-9-2026
2026-2027 PRE-K INFO.
Big news for our littlest learners! Information regarding our Pre-K program for the upcoming school year is now available.
The Schenectady City School District offers a free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children who reside in the district. Seats are limited and admission will be determined via a random lottery. Families will have the opportunity to rank order their preferred location.
Children must be district residents and meet the following age requirements:
UPK 3 Year Old Program: A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.
UPK 4 Year Old Program: A child must be 4 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled. Children eligible for kindergarten in 2026–2027 are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
***2026-2027 UPK Registration***
The registration and lottery application for the 2026–2027 UPK program is now open. We are currently in the process of finalizing our UPK sites and the number of available seats. At this time, families should begin the registration process to ensure access to the lottery.
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ali-elZNF80y1T91mtqdZV2rXxtc8j5Ctv8cE4y04AA/edit?tab=t.0
Big news for our littlest learners! Information regarding our Pre-K program for the upcoming school year is now available.
The Schenectady City School District offers a free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children who reside in the district. Seats are limited and admission will be determined via a random lottery. Families will have the opportunity to rank order their preferred location.
Children must be district residents and meet the following age requirements:
UPK 3 Year Old Program: A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.
UPK 4 Year Old Program: A child must be 4 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled. Children eligible for kindergarten in 2026–2027 are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
***2026-2027 UPK Registration***
The registration and lottery application for the 2026–2027 UPK program is now open. We are currently in the process of finalizing our UPK sites and the number of available seats. At this time, families should begin the registration process to ensure access to the lottery.
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ali-elZNF80y1T91mtqdZV2rXxtc8j5Ctv8cE4y04AA/edit?tab=t.0
MBK Early Readiness Program
Open to 3 and 4 year olds
See flyer for details!
Register here>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePS1yXXDYypaI4A5pObj-u_1gmwkk9MFMNTY4HY5Uj2lq5Xw/viewform
Open to 3 and 4 year olds
See flyer for details!
Register here>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePS1yXXDYypaI4A5pObj-u_1gmwkk9MFMNTY4HY5Uj2lq5Xw/viewform
February Steam Camp Registration is open.
Serving students in grades K-5
Camp will be held February 17 - 20.
See Flyer for Detail.
Click on link to register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezauksautQGZJbPQXQO-EqhL7qGxw_gmdmEA83OqHs18hF1g/viewform
Serving students in grades K-5
Camp will be held February 17 - 20.
See Flyer for Detail.
Click on link to register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezauksautQGZJbPQXQO-EqhL7qGxw_gmdmEA83OqHs18hF1g/viewform
Families: We are excited to share that registration for our February STEAM Camp is OPEN!!!
February S.T.E.A.M Camp will take place from February 17, 2026 through February 20, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the following locations: Paige Elementary School, Van Corlear Elementary School and Yates Elementary School.
This 4-Day S.T.E.A.M camp will provide students with hands-on, engaging learning experiences that promote creativity, collaboration and problem solving across S.T.E.A.M content areas.
Use this link to register: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OWE9TAlWn5oo4Oj3_vuAb2bVDSCTDaHGGk8ATDZIVYc
February S.T.E.A.M Camp will take place from February 17, 2026 through February 20, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the following locations: Paige Elementary School, Van Corlear Elementary School and Yates Elementary School.
This 4-Day S.T.E.A.M camp will provide students with hands-on, engaging learning experiences that promote creativity, collaboration and problem solving across S.T.E.A.M content areas.
Use this link to register: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OWE9TAlWn5oo4Oj3_vuAb2bVDSCTDaHGGk8ATDZIVYc
Families, please see the January Newsletter.
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Families,
Check out our app called STOPFINDER. This App is a great addition for parents to receive communication from transportation about their students busing.
Benefits:
* Real time information for their students stop information (Also will update the parent in the moment if their stop location is moved)
* Real time Pick up and drop off time (Also will update their parents if we update their times)
* Allows us to notify parents if their students bus is running late
* Allows us to notify parents if their is a safety event that may of held up the bus
* Allows us to send out reminders of school closures, delays and half days
* Will allow the vendors to be able to notify parents through the app as well in regards to changes and updates.
If you need additional information, reach out to the main office or the transportation department.
Check out our app called STOPFINDER. This App is a great addition for parents to receive communication from transportation about their students busing.
Benefits:
* Real time information for their students stop information (Also will update the parent in the moment if their stop location is moved)
* Real time Pick up and drop off time (Also will update their parents if we update their times)
* Allows us to notify parents if their students bus is running late
* Allows us to notify parents if their is a safety event that may of held up the bus
* Allows us to send out reminders of school closures, delays and half days
* Will allow the vendors to be able to notify parents through the app as well in regards to changes and updates.
If you need additional information, reach out to the main office or the transportation department.
Reading is more than a skill—it’s a superpower. 📚
Literacy is the foundation of all learning. When we encourage a love for reading, we aren't just teaching a child to decode words; we are giving them the keys to explore new worlds, develop empathy, and think critically about the world around them.
Whether it’s a bedtime story or a high school novel, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future. Let’s keep our community reading.
#LiteracyMatters #ReadMore #SchenectadyReads
Literacy is the foundation of all learning. When we encourage a love for reading, we aren't just teaching a child to decode words; we are giving them the keys to explore new worlds, develop empathy, and think critically about the world around them.
Whether it’s a bedtime story or a high school novel, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future. Let’s keep our community reading.
#LiteracyMatters #ReadMore #SchenectadyReads
Welcome Back and Happy New Year
We hope you all had a wonderful, restful holiday break and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that 2026 is already here.
As we prepare to head back into the classroom, let’s make a commitment to start the new year off right. Let's all start 2026 by being here and having consistent attendance for the remainder for the school year. Being present every day ensures that students stay engaged, keep up with their lessons, and remain connected to our school community.
Important Reminder: First day back is Monday, January 5
We are so excited to see everyone’s faces again and to dive into all the great things we have planned for the coming months. Let’s make this our best year yet.
We hope you all had a wonderful, restful holiday break and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that 2026 is already here.
As we prepare to head back into the classroom, let’s make a commitment to start the new year off right. Let's all start 2026 by being here and having consistent attendance for the remainder for the school year. Being present every day ensures that students stay engaged, keep up with their lessons, and remain connected to our school community.
Important Reminder: First day back is Monday, January 5
We are so excited to see everyone’s faces again and to dive into all the great things we have planned for the coming months. Let’s make this our best year yet.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's holiday video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-holiday-message-december-23-2025
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
