Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-february-27-2026
🎒 Immediate Pre-K Openings! 🎒
Looking for a spot for the current school year? We have a limited number of immediate openings in our Pre-K program for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year! Register now by clicking on the link below.
>> https://schenectady.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
Questions? Student Registration Office, (518)-881-3771
Looking for a spot for the current school year? We have a limited number of immediate openings in our Pre-K program for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year! Register now by clicking on the link below.
>> https://schenectady.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
Questions? Student Registration Office, (518)-881-3771
Schenectady schools will open on a two-hour delay today, Monday, February 23 .
Classes will begin two hours later than normal.
Bus Pick-up: Scheduled stops will occur 2 hours later than the usual time.
A Message to Our Families: Our Schools are Safe Havens
In the Schenectady City School District, the safety and well-being of every student is our highest priority. We recognize that recent conversations and events surrounding immigration can create uncertainty, and we want to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the children and families we serve.
Our Commitment to You:
* Safe Learning Spaces: Our schools will remain protected environments focused on growth and education.
* Inclusive Environment: We are dedicated to ensuring every student, regardless of background, feels secure and supported.
* Established Protocols: We have clear procedures in place to protect the integrity of our school buildings as safe spaces for all.
We are proud to serve the diverse families of Schenectady. Together, we ensure that Everybody Counts.
🔗 For more information on our district policies and support, visit: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/community-support-and-resource-center
In the Schenectady City School District, the safety and well-being of every student is our highest priority. We recognize that recent conversations and events surrounding immigration can create uncertainty, and we want to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the children and families we serve.
Our Commitment to You:
* Safe Learning Spaces: Our schools will remain protected environments focused on growth and education.
* Inclusive Environment: We are dedicated to ensuring every student, regardless of background, feels secure and supported.
* Established Protocols: We have clear procedures in place to protect the integrity of our school buildings as safe spaces for all.
We are proud to serve the diverse families of Schenectady. Together, we ensure that Everybody Counts.
🔗 For more information on our district policies and support, visit: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/community-support-and-resource-center
🍳 Get Cooking with Cooley!
Looking to sharpen your culinary skills and pick up some healthy habits? Join us for an evening of flavor and fun at Mont Pleasant Middle School!
Live cooking demonstrations where you’ll learn how to whip up delicious meals like a pro. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home chef, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Event Details:
📅 Date: February 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Mont Pleasant Middle School
⚠️ Important Information:
Space for this event is s limited to ensure a great experience for all participants. Don't miss out on your chance to grab a seat at the table.
Ready to get started?
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGNN2Ah1w2vnX3mVORNrdtQ8nuAQe-IwbVikaRKM3qhsuXQw/viewform
Looking to sharpen your culinary skills and pick up some healthy habits? Join us for an evening of flavor and fun at Mont Pleasant Middle School!
Live cooking demonstrations where you’ll learn how to whip up delicious meals like a pro. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home chef, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Event Details:
📅 Date: February 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Mont Pleasant Middle School
⚠️ Important Information:
Space for this event is s limited to ensure a great experience for all participants. Don't miss out on your chance to grab a seat at the table.
Ready to get started?
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGNN2Ah1w2vnX3mVORNrdtQ8nuAQe-IwbVikaRKM3qhsuXQw/viewform
Celebrate heritage, culture, and community! 🌍✨
Join us for the Black History Month Celebration
February 25
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Join us for the Black History Month Celebration
February 25
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Join us for the Mont Pleasant Middle School Resource Night. Whether you’re looking for school district support, local community programs, or family services, we’re bringing everything together under one roof to help your family thrive.
🗓️ Event Details:
When: February 26
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Mont Pleasant Middle School
Meet Community Partners: Discover local organizations offering youth programs and family aid.
Build Connections: Meet other MPMS families and staff in a welcoming environment.
Don't miss out on this chance to empower your family and see what our community has to offer! 🤝
#MPMS #MontPleasant #CommunityStrong #SchenectadySchools #FamilyResourceNight
🗓️ Event Details:
When: February 26
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Mont Pleasant Middle School
Meet Community Partners: Discover local organizations offering youth programs and family aid.
Build Connections: Meet other MPMS families and staff in a welcoming environment.
Don't miss out on this chance to empower your family and see what our community has to offer! 🤝
#MPMS #MontPleasant #CommunityStrong #SchenectadySchools #FamilyResourceNight
Attention 7th and 8th graders! It is time to get ready for the modified spring sports season!
⚾ Baseball (Boys)
🥎 Softball (Girls)
🏃 Track and Field (Girls/Boys)
🏈 Flag Football (Girls)
🎾 Tennis (Girls/Boys)
Need help getting signed up? Join Coach Yaco and Coach Sanchez for in-person sign ups
📍 Where: Central Park Middle School – Main Lobby
📅 Date: February 24th, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Open to ALL middle school students
⚾ Baseball (Boys)
🥎 Softball (Girls)
🏃 Track and Field (Girls/Boys)
🏈 Flag Football (Girls)
🎾 Tennis (Girls/Boys)
Need help getting signed up? Join Coach Yaco and Coach Sanchez for in-person sign ups
📍 Where: Central Park Middle School – Main Lobby
📅 Date: February 24th, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Open to ALL middle school students
Ramadan begins this evening and continues through the evening of March 19. Wishing all in the Schenectady community who celebrate a peaceful and productive Ramadan.
🏮 Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮
Wishing our community a year filled with prosperity, longevity, and new beginnings. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, may your spirit be as strong and your pace as swift as you chase your goals in 2026.
🧧 Wishing You:
Good Fortune: May your hard work be rewarded.
Great Health: Strength and energy for the journey ahead.
Peace: A harmonious home and a focused mind.
Happy New Year! 🧧✨
#LunarNew Year #YearOfTheHorse #Prosperity #NewBeginnings #Celebration
Wishing our community a year filled with prosperity, longevity, and new beginnings. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, may your spirit be as strong and your pace as swift as you chase your goals in 2026.
🧧 Wishing You:
Good Fortune: May your hard work be rewarded.
Great Health: Strength and energy for the journey ahead.
Peace: A harmonious home and a focused mind.
Happy New Year! 🧧✨
#LunarNew Year #YearOfTheHorse #Prosperity #NewBeginnings #Celebration
Please join us in welcoming a familiar face to a new role! 🏫
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Brooks has been selected to serve as the Interim Principal of Mont Pleasant Middle School for the remainder of the school year.
Click the link below for more information and to read the full announcement: 🔗 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/6c82dc7b-ddea-431b-9467-75ec174372e7/Mark-Brooks.pdf?disposition=inline
#SCSDStrong #MontPleasant #SchenectadySchools #LeadershipUpdate
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Brooks has been selected to serve as the Interim Principal of Mont Pleasant Middle School for the remainder of the school year.
Click the link below for more information and to read the full announcement: 🔗 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/6c82dc7b-ddea-431b-9467-75ec174372e7/Mark-Brooks.pdf?disposition=inline
#SCSDStrong #MontPleasant #SchenectadySchools #LeadershipUpdate
Register for Spring 2026 Sports now!
🔗 https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/schenectady-city-school-district-athletics
Register for JV/Varsity: February 9–March 9
Register for Modified (Grades 7–8): February 9–March 16
Tryouts begin March 9 for JV/Varsity and March 16 for Modified.
Baseball (Modified, JV & Varsity)
Boys & Girls Lacrosse (Modified, JV & Varsity)
Girls Flag Football (Modified & Varsity)
Softball (Modified, JV & Varsity)
Boys Tennis (Varsity)
Boys & Girls Tennis (Modified)
Boys & Girls Track & Field (Modified & Varsity)
Unified Basketball
Unified Cheerleading
Unified Sports joins students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. Schenectady students in grades 9–12 can be on Unified Sports teams.
🔗 https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/schenectady-city-school-district-athletics
Register for JV/Varsity: February 9–March 9
Register for Modified (Grades 7–8): February 9–March 16
Tryouts begin March 9 for JV/Varsity and March 16 for Modified.
Baseball (Modified, JV & Varsity)
Boys & Girls Lacrosse (Modified, JV & Varsity)
Girls Flag Football (Modified & Varsity)
Softball (Modified, JV & Varsity)
Boys Tennis (Varsity)
Boys & Girls Tennis (Modified)
Boys & Girls Track & Field (Modified & Varsity)
Unified Basketball
Unified Cheerleading
Unified Sports joins students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. Schenectady students in grades 9–12 can be on Unified Sports teams.
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
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
This past weekend, 53 middle and high school SCSD students were selected to participate in the SCMA All County Music festival. In addition, Joel Zombia, grade 7 CMPS, was selected as first chair Violist in the orchestra. Congratulations to all of our All County students!
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.
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
