A huge thank you to everyone prioritizing being here every day.
We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss out on important lessons and fun activities. Keep up the great work—your presence makes a difference.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss out on important lessons and fun activities. Keep up the great work—your presence makes a difference.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
REMINDER: 8th Grade High School Information Session
Tonight is the first of three scheduled High School Information Sessions for all 8th-grade families.
Thursday, December 4
6:30 p.m.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
We encourage 8th graders and their families to attend to learn about the transition to high school. We look forward to seeing you.
Tonight is the first of three scheduled High School Information Sessions for all 8th-grade families.
Thursday, December 4
6:30 p.m.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
We encourage 8th graders and their families to attend to learn about the transition to high school. We look forward to seeing you.
⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
❄️ School Closure Announcement ❄️
Due to the current weather forecast and anticipated conditions, all schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2.
Please stay safe and warm!
Due to the current weather forecast and anticipated conditions, all schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2.
Please stay safe and warm!
🔔 Important Announcement: High School Information Session for 8th Graders Postponement 🔔
Please note that the High School Information Session for 8th Grade Families scheduled for tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 2nd, has been POSTPONED.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, December 4, 6:30 p.m., at Mont Pleasant Middle School
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 p.m., Oneida Middle School
Please note that the High School Information Session for 8th Grade Families scheduled for tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 2nd, has been POSTPONED.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, December 4, 6:30 p.m., at Mont Pleasant Middle School
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 p.m., Oneida Middle School
Wishing the Schenectady community a very Happy Thanksgiving.
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
✉️ Secondary Report Card Update (Grades 6-12)
Please note that the mailed copies of first quarter secondary report cards (Grades 6–12) are running behind schedule and will not arrive in mailboxes until next week.
Access Your Report Card NOW!
You can access your student's report card immediately via the Parent Portal Backpack.
How to Access:
1. Log in to the Parent Portal.
2. Click on “More” located on the left-hand menu.
3. Select “Backpack”.
We apologize for the delay in mailing and appreciate your patience!
If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, you can sign up by emailing registration@schenectadyschools.org Provide your name and the name of your children. You will receive an email with an activation code and steps on how to access your account.
Please note that the mailed copies of first quarter secondary report cards (Grades 6–12) are running behind schedule and will not arrive in mailboxes until next week.
Access Your Report Card NOW!
You can access your student's report card immediately via the Parent Portal Backpack.
How to Access:
1. Log in to the Parent Portal.
2. Click on “More” located on the left-hand menu.
3. Select “Backpack”.
We apologize for the delay in mailing and appreciate your patience!
If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, you can sign up by emailing registration@schenectadyschools.org Provide your name and the name of your children. You will receive an email with an activation code and steps on how to access your account.
Attention Schenectady Families
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
🔔 Reminder for 8th Grade Families! 🔔
It's time to start planning for high school. Don't miss the first of three scheduled High School Information Sessions specifically for all 8th Graders and their families.
🗓 When: Tuesday, December 2 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Central Park Middle School
This is a crucial opportunity to learn about the transition to high school, programs, and pathways. We strongly encourage all 8th-grade students and their parents/guardians to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there.
It's time to start planning for high school. Don't miss the first of three scheduled High School Information Sessions specifically for all 8th Graders and their families.
🗓 When: Tuesday, December 2 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Central Park Middle School
This is a crucial opportunity to learn about the transition to high school, programs, and pathways. We strongly encourage all 8th-grade students and their parents/guardians to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Thanksgiving update: https://bit.ly/48yxFdz
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 21, 2025: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-21-2025
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
🦃 Thanksgiving Food Distribution 🍎
Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place this Saturday at Schenectady High School.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Schenectady High School
📝 Important Details
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
One Per Family: To ensure they can serve as many families as possible, they will be distributing one grocery bag and one turkey per family.
Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for helping Schenectady families celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving.
#communitypartners
Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place this Saturday at Schenectady High School.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Schenectady High School
📝 Important Details
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
One Per Family: To ensure they can serve as many families as possible, they will be distributing one grocery bag and one turkey per family.
Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for helping Schenectady families celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving.
#communitypartners
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-14-2025
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-14-2025
🌾Highlights from last night's Harvest Festival at Mont Pleasant Middle School. It was great to see so many community members breaking bread with each other.
🏆Upcoming Winter Sports Tryout Schedule. November 17-21🏆
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!
Today, we pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to our nation.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #MilitaryService #HonorOurVets
Today, we pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to our nation.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #MilitaryService #HonorOurVets
📅 REMINDER! 📅
There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
All schools and offices are closed. Classes will resume on Wednesday.
Please take a moment to honor our nation's veterans. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay #NoSchool #SchoolReminder
There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
All schools and offices are closed. Classes will resume on Wednesday.
Please take a moment to honor our nation's veterans. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay #NoSchool #SchoolReminder
REMINDER
Our community partners are here to support families.
Here is the list of school and community resources: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/33aaf189-63e9-4779-9df8-10865eec8e8c/Food-Resources.pdf?disposition=inline
Our community partners are here to support families.
Here is the list of school and community resources: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/33aaf189-63e9-4779-9df8-10865eec8e8c/Food-Resources.pdf?disposition=inline
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-07-2025
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
