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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The Schenectady High School Empowerment Center is teaming up with Kitchen Love to bring you the Hamilton Hill Reunion Part 3: Back-to-School Block Party🎈📚
Join us for a fun-filled, free community celebration to kick off the new school year, connect with neighbors, and get our students ready to thrive!
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 29
⏰ Time: 1 - 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Jerry Burrell Park
🎟 Admission: FREE & open to everyone!
What’s in store for the day?
🎒 FREE backpacks with school supplies & hygiene products (while supplies last)
✂️ Gift certificates for FREE student haircuts
🍔 FREE hamburgers & hot dogs
💦 Water games & family-friendly activities
🎨 Face painting
🏀 Community basketball games
🎶 Live music & entertainment
ℹ️ SCSD program updates, local resource tables, and community partner networking
Bring the whole family out for food, fun, and community connection. 💙
We are inviting our current MBK Ambassadors and mentors, along with anyone who may be interested in becoming involved with MBK, to join us for an upcoming Mentor Training Session.
This training will be a great opportunity for us to come together, learn some new strategies, share ideas, and gain additional resources that can help us continue improving the work we do with our young people.
Whether you are already involved with MBK or have been looking for an opportunity to get involved, we would love to have you join us.
Saturday, September 26th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Family Opportunity Center
1104 Webster St., Schenectady, NY 12303
If you plan on attending, click here to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEE7INIQDiObmnnK05cAyl1cQK7fGJTyV_AtXT1scguLTQng/viewform
We look forward to seeing everyone and continuing to build on the impact we are making together.
Ready to learn a new skill, pick up a fresh hobby, or advance your career? Our Fall Continuing Education course catalog is officially here!
How to register:
📄 Registration Form & Info: Check out page 11 of the catalog.
🗓️ In-Person Registration: Join us on September 16 at 80 Nott Terrace.
👉 Browse the Fall 2026 Course Catalog here: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Wiec/5c5192d6-582a-4047-9b68-f20362b14890/Continuing-Educaation-Fall-2026.pdf?disposition=inline
Saturday August 29
12 - 4 p.m.
837 Albany St.
Did you know that eligible Medicaid members can get fresh, nutritious food delivered directly to their home at NO COST?
✨ How to get started:
📞 Call 866-675-4002
📋 Or fill out this quick form to check your eligibility: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPnAzNtnpp3lUAmOU3O_axFN8AnuAvhm9sg2576cVBvY97lA/viewform
Please join us for our 6th Grade Welcome Orientation
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
⏰ Times: Choose one session to attend:
Session 1: 11:00 AM
Session 2: 5:00 PM
Parents and guardians are welcome to attend with their students. We can't wait to meet you all!
📞 Questions? Please reach out to Assistant Principal Mrs. Cornwell or School Counselor Ms. Forte:
Phone: 518-370-8260
cornwelll@schenectadyschools.org or fortec@schenectadyschools.org
We look forward to meeting our new 6th grade students and their families at our Oneida M.S. Orientation.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
First Session : 11:00 am
Second Session: 5:00 pm
See you then!
Help us keep you in the loop. Please make sure your contact information is up to date.
The fastest way to update your phone number or email is through the Parent Portal:
📲 Log in to Infinite Campus / Parent Portal
📲 Click “More” at the bottom of the menu
Thank you for keeping your info current.
Farm-to-Family Wheels will be on the road today. Stop by and pick up some fresh produce! We hope to see you.
12 - 1 p.m. Central Park Pavilon, Ashmore Ave.
3 - 3:30 p.m. Oneida Middle School, 1620 Oneida St.
3:40 - 4:10 p.m. Yates Elementary School, 725 Salina St.
4:20 - 4:50 p.m. SCSD District Office, 530 Liberty St.
5 - 5:30 p.m. Girls Inc., 962 Albany St.
5:45 - 6:15 p.m. Woodlawn Elementary School, 3311 Wells Ave.
🍁 Fall sports registration is officially OPEN! 🍁
Details online.
>>Click here to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/schenectady-fall-athletics-2026-2027 ⚽🏈🏐
Please note the times have changed:
3 - 3:30 p.m. Mont Pleasant Library, 1036 Crane St.
3:40 - 4:10 p.m. Jerry Burrell Park, 735 Hamilton St.
4:20 - 4:50 p.m. Hillhurst Park, 2301 Campbell Ave.
5 - 5:30 p.m. Van Corler Elementary School, 2310 Guilderland Ave.
5:45 - 6:15 p.m. p.m. SCSD Family Investment Center, 120 Emmons St.
>>. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/3034550
A public hearing will be held August 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St.
Tuesday Sites
12 - 1 p.m. Central Park Pavillion, Ashmore Ave.
3 - 3:30 p.m. Oneida Middle School, 1620 Oneida St.
3:40 - 4:10 p.m. Yates Elementary School, 725 Salina St.
4:20 - 4:50 p.m. SCSD District Office, 530 Liberty St.
5 - 5:30 p.m. Girls Inc., 962 Albany St.
5:45 - 6:15 p.m. Woodlawn Elementary School, 3311 Wells Ave.
Notice: Updated Friday Schedule for Farm to Family Wheels
To better serve our community, the Friday schedule for Farm to Family Wheels has been adjusted for the summer season. Please review the updated schedule below for the new arrival and departure times.
The 30-day public comment period officially opened on June 18, 2026.
How to Participate:
Review the Draft: Take a look at the proposed changes and updates for the upcoming school year.
👉 Review the 2026–2027 Code of Character, Conduct, and Support Here : https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/2d414e0c-ea32-4e93-9682-2bcf036028d6/2026-2027-Code-of-Character-Conduct-and-Support.pdf?disposition=inline
Submit Your Feedback: Share your thoughts, questions, or suggestions online through our feedback portal.
👉 Click Here to Submit Questions or Comments https://www.onflo.com/Lets-Talk/CustomWork/DialogueCustom.aspx?k=PR6N8DR7D2BLT@WR7D2BLT@MDLT@DY2Z7K3LT@LDLT@NDLT
Public Hearing
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 530 Liberty St.
If you are a student, make sure to stop by the District Office (530 Liberty Street) starting at 5:00 p.m.
Check in to pick up your FREE food voucher for the Mike’s Hot Dog food truck.
Have an amazing time, stay safe, and enjoy a delicious treat! We can't wait to see you downtown! 🙌✨
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