Please click the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending October 23:
Have a great weekend.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-october-23-2026
Whether you’ve been playing for years or have never held a lacrosse stick before, this camp is for you!
🗓️ Nov. 2,3,5
📍 Mohonasen Turf
⏰ 6 - 7:30 PM
• Open to all boys in grades 7-12 🎒
• We welcome beginners. 🙌
• Bring your own, or arrive early if you need to borrow equipment
• All players must bring their own water and arrange their own transportation. 🚗💨
Got questions? Reach out to Coach Marotta directly at marottam@schenectadyschools.org
📋 Key Dates & Registration Deadlines
October 16th – Family ID Opens (Complete registration to be eligible for tryouts)
November 16th – High School Tryouts Begin (Varsity, JV, and Freshman)
November 23rd – Modified Sports Begin
🏆 Winter Sports Lineup:
• Basketball (Boys & Girls)
• Wrestling (Boys & Girls)
• Bowling (Boys & Girls)
• Indoor Track & Field (Co-Ed)
• Swimming & Diving
• Competitive Cheer
💻 How to Sign Up:
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/schenectady-city-school-district-athletics
The SCSD Crisis Prevention Team is hosting a Tantrum Taming Online Parent Workshop to share helpful strategies, tips, and support for managing challenging behaviors.
🗓 Dates: October 23 | November 20 | December 18
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Online
⚠️ Advance registration is required!
📲 Check out the flyer for details and registration info
All after-school programs will run as scheduled, and transportation will be provided.
Because some drivers will be covering new or adjusted routes, buses may arrive at stops a bit later than usual. We appreciate your understanding if drop-off times are slightly delayed.
Thank you once again for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation.
🚨 IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 🚨
Durham School Services has experienced severe vandalism overnight, impacting their entire fleet. As a result, Durham buses will be unable to run routes this morning.
Police are currently on-scene investigating, and we are working with alternative bus vendors to secure backup transportation.
If you are able, we strongly encourage you to drive, carpool, or walk your student to school today.
We sincerely apologize for this disruption and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work through this unexpected situation.
We celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Native peoples across the nation and right here in our region.
As an educational community committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning, we are dedicated to honoring Indigenous history not just today, but in our classrooms throughout the school year.
Join us in reflecting on, celebrating, and learning from Indigenous leaders, past and present! 🧡
Have a great weekend. There is no school Monday and district offices are closed.
There is not school and district offices will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Have a wonderful and restful weekend!
On Friday, October 2, our district will participate in our annual required Emergency Early Dismissal Drill.
All students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their regularly scheduled dismissal time.
This annual drill is a required test of our emergency communication systems and safety protocols to ensure our schools and families are prepared in the event of an unscheduled early dismissal.
Important Details for October 2 :
* All schools will release students 15 minutes early. Please adjust your schedule or transportation arrangements accordingly.
*All elementary after-school programs are cancelled for the afternoon.
* All middle and high school sporting events and athletic practices will proceed as scheduled.
If you have any questions regarding dismissal procedures for your child, please contact your school’s main office.
Good Afternoon Timberwolf Families:
If you want to request a Thanksgiving food basket please do so by clicking on the link and completing the request form.
https://forms.gle/YSBiCJrLK4Sq1gYs5
If you have any questions you may contact me at 201-731-2596.
OMS picture day is Wednesday, October 7th!
¡El día de la foto de OMS es el miércoles 7 de octubre!
We look forward to meeting you all during
our Back to School Night! Come meet us!
🎭✨ Registration is now open for two incredible, free after-school theatre programs at Proctors for students in grades 6–8. Whether you want to shine under the spotlight or make the magic happen backstage, there is a place for you!
Acting Academy: Explore acting, dancing, and performance skills. You'll get to see a Broadway show at Proctors and take the stage this May in a junior musical production! Runs Monday–Thursday, Oct. 19–May 13.
Theatre Tech: Learn stage management, costumes, scenery, props, and lighting. You'll use your new skills to design and run the crew for upcoming middle school shows! Runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 20–May 20.
🕒 After school from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
🚌 Free transportation and snacks are provided for both programs!
📧 Visit collaborativeschoolofthearts.org or contact Shai Davenport at sdavenport@proctorscollaborative.org.
The Transportation Department has mailed out transportation postcards on Friday, August 21st and you should begin receiving them this week in your mail.
Please ensure that your physical address and your email address is updated with your school and in the parent portal. It will be very important to do so as the Transportation Department will begin sending a transportation link to all parent/guardian Stopfinder subscribers.
Stopfinder is an app that will display your students pickup and dropoff schedule, communicate transportation changes to that schedule and send general communication on your student's route. However, it will not allow anyone to track a bus location.
Please reach out to your Transportation Department with any questions you may have.
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