📋 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!
Ready to Get Involved???
Come Join Us at the Parent Empowerment Group Listening Session
Wednesday October 7th 5:30-6:30pm
SHٍS Parent Empowerment Center, Room C8
Entrance Door #36 (up path next to Visitors Entrance)
Light Refreshments & Childcare Provided
September 30th
6-7:30pm
433 State St.
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.
🎟 INFORMATION FOR TONIGHT'S GAME
Varsity Football is away at Guilderland tonight at 7 p.m. Important details below!
➡ Student IDs are needed for entry
➡ No backpacks are allowed in the facility.
➡ Ticketing for the game is on GoFan, $3 entry fee. https://gofan.co/app/school/NY13798
Schenectady High School College Fair
🕰️September 28, 6:30-8pm
📍HS Main Campus
Friday September 25th
3pm-until gone
E-Wing Parking lot
🗓️Save the Date
Schenectady High School College Fair
🕰️September 28, 6:30-8pm
📍HS Main Campus
All students from all campuses are encouraged to attend!
🍽️ 5:30 PM — Light dinner in the Fine Arts Lobby
📚 6:00 PM — Back to School Night begins. Content-area, program, club, and activity tables in the Cafeteria, with a syllabus and teacher contact info for your child's classes.
🎓 6:30 PM — College and Career Fair opens in the Gymnasium with representatives from more than 70 colleges and universities.
Free childcare is provided by our AFJROTC, National Honor Society, and Key Club students with their faculty advisors.
Park in the FA/Pool/Athletics lot and enter through the Fine Arts doors — signage and staff will direct you.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support your child's educational journey.
#SchenectadyHigh #EverybodyCountsEverybodyLearns #BackToSchoolNight
🚙 Thank you to Capitaland Subaru for choosing 15 Schenectady High School classrooms through the annual Subaru Loves Learning initiative. Each teacher received $500 to provide funding and essential supplies to their classes.
