Pleasant Valley Elementary School

We understand that many families in our community may be concerned about recent changes or potential adjustments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Plea...

Congratulations to the following SCSD employees who were nominated and selected to be recognized for their dedication and work related to the Student and Graduate Success pillar, ...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending October 24, 2025.

Today, we honor the resilient spirits, diverse cultures, and enduring sovereignty of Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge the histories and celebrate the contributions of the origin...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending October 10, 2025. REMINDER: There is no school and district offices will be closed on Monday, Oc...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week.

Parents: Please Update Your Contact Information Why? Keeping your contact information current with your child's school is extremely important. It's how we ensure clear an...

There have been a few incidents recently where children were approached by strangers on their way to or from school or while waiting for the bus. We want to thank the students who...

Save the date: On Thursday, October 9, our district will be hosting a community forum in partnership with Schenectady County, Schenectady Police Department, Ellis Hospital, and ...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week.

Join Us for Back to School Night! Back to School Nights are coming up. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your student's teachers, learn about the curriculum, and ...

Please click here to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Update for the week ending September 12, 2025.

Get ready to make a splash! 💧 We're excited to announce that registration is now open for our Learn to Swim program for elementary and middle school students. Lessons are open t...

September 12, 2025 Today, the Schenectady Police Department informed us they have made an arrest in connection with the incident where a child was reportedly approached by a man ...

The following was emailed to all SCSD families. If you did not receive our email, please check with your school to be sure we have the correct contact information on file. SAFET...

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Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's welcome video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-3-2025 We look forward t...

We are pleased to share the following announcements of appointments, approved by the Board of Education on August 27: John Pizzo , Principal of Pleasant Valley Elementary Scho...

Welcome Back to School The first day of school for all students Pre-K through 12 is Thursday, September 4. All students will have full days of school on September 4 and September...

Here's a quick start guide for SCSD Rooms . If you don't have a code. Go to "Classrooms" on the bottom right of the SCSD app, click on phone icon and enter your phone number. You...