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
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
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.
Good Afternoon:
Check out the latest news from the Wolfpack in the February issue of Timberwolf Times here.
Check out the latest news from the Wolfpack in the February issue of Timberwolf Times here.
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
SAVE THE DATE TIMBERWOLF FAMILIES!¡RESERVAD LA FECHA, FAMILIAS DE TIMBERWOLF!
Good Afternoon Timberwolf Families!
See flyer attached.
See flyer attached.
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
Hello parents/guardians of 8th graders! We are collecting baby photos for a “Guess Who?” section in the yearbook. You may email the photo to marshallal@schenectadyschools.org or send a printed picture with your child to return to Room 133. Photos will be returned immediately. If emailing, please include the student’s first and last name. Thank you!
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¡Hola padres/tutores de estudiantes de 8.º grado! Estamos recopilando fotos de cuando eran bebés para una sección de “¿Adivina Quién?” en el anuario. Pueden enviar la foto por correo electrónico a marshallal@schenectadyschools.org o mandar una foto impresa con su hijo/a para entregarla en el salón 133. Las fotos serán devueltas de inmediato. Si envía la foto por correo electrónico, por favor incluya el nombre y apellido del estudiante. ¡Gracias!
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¡Hola padres/tutores de estudiantes de 8.º grado! Estamos recopilando fotos de cuando eran bebés para una sección de “¿Adivina Quién?” en el anuario. Pueden enviar la foto por correo electrónico a marshallal@schenectadyschools.org o mandar una foto impresa con su hijo/a para entregarla en el salón 133. Las fotos serán devueltas de inmediato. Si envía la foto por correo electrónico, por favor incluya el nombre y apellido del estudiante. ¡Gracias!
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.
Good Afternoon Timberwolf Families:
Click on link to view our January Workshop : Safety Online! Please click on the link and watch the presentation. Your Oneida child will receive 50 PBIS points and will be entered into the raffle for a chance to win a prize. One week left to view the workshop.
Click on link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BXIx1gNhrcURCEdxXJNQbg316PLwY3R2feifvjC_sDA/edit?usp=sharing
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
SAVE THE DATE TIMBERWOLF FAMILIES! Click the link if you can't see the flyer.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-iaV_YnQ/y_LRO3nwyT1OIY52UmDiBA/view?utm_content=DAG-iaV_YnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he8f993c703
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-iaV_YnQ/y_LRO3nwyT1OIY52UmDiBA/view?utm_content=DAG-iaV_YnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he8f993c703
**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.
