Schenectady High School

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-april022026

Have a great weekend and recess .

We will see you on Monday, April 13.

One Day Left! 🎒

We’re almost to Spring Recess, but we aren't there yet. Let’s finish the week strong and show up tomorrow to make this final day count. We can’t wait to see everyone in school before we head out for the break.

#projectbehere

SHS students have the opportunity to attend an immersive performance experience by Create A Space Now called The Head Of The Table, on April 27. Interested students must turn in a permission slip to attend, available in the A1 office.

Good morning, Patriots! Here is the link to our SHS Student Patriot Post: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS7kEfisdhE8Zir7jplmVrTumZ_moiLWGWZXVtveJZT_VN5EKLqz6yi1ZVSlViKI8VXUt4dzkxWG_To/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=10000

Congratulations to the Schenectady High School team for taking first place in Friday's Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge

The Stock Market Challenge simulates 60 days of the stock market exchange in one morning. Teams of high schoolers work to build the strongest portfolios during the event, and the team with the highest portfolios at the end win some amazing prizes!

The students have been taking part in Junior Achievement's Take Stock in Your Future, which introduces students to investment concepts and how the market works during their business classes.

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-27-2026

Have a great weekend.

Two SHS students who attend Capital Region BOCES CTE earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition on Wednesday, March 18 in Albany.

Brandon Rosa and Alijah Littman competed against their peers from Questar III and several other BOCES during a day filled with events. Alijah won the first place medal in the Extemporaneous Speaking contest and Brandon placed third in the Automotive Service Technology contest.

SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school students. The organization promotes personal and professional growth and offers students the opportunity to compete at the local, regional, state and national levels.

🎒 Is "School Refusal" Hitting Your Home?

Behind every "I have a stomachache" or missed bus, there is often a child or teen struggling with deep-seated anxiety. When school avoidance becomes a pattern, it’s rarely about being "difficult"—it’s about a nervous system that feels unsafe.

Common signs that it’s more than just a case of the Mondays:

* Physical symptoms (nausea, fatigue) that disappear on weekends or holidays.

* Intense distress during the morning routine or the night before school.

* Frequent calls from the nurse's office to come home.

* Withdrawal from friends or extracurricular activities they used to love.

What can you do?

* Validate, Don't Negotiate: Acknowledge that their fear feels real, even if the school environment is safe.

* Identify the "Why": Is it social anxiety, academic pressure, or sensory overload?

* Build a Bridge: Work with teachers and school counselors to create a "soft landing" (like checking in with a staff member) when they arrive.

You don’t have to navigate this journey in silence. Small steps forward are still progress. 🤍

#projectbehere

Intent to Enroll for Kindergarten

If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten in the Fall, please click on the link and complete the form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7vPBUxKBQSWHJcCUB31C8yDg4gR4cmfaRgJWMdp6HbLnNg/viewform

Note for UPK Families: If your child is currently enrolled in a district UPK program, you do not need to resubmit registration paperwork.

Last week, the SHS Chamber Orchestra performed at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany as part of the New York State School Music Association's (NYSSMA) Music in Our Schools Month celebration. This statewide initiative held every March highlights the value and impact of music education by showcasing student ensembles from across New York. Upon their arrival, students were welcomed by Senator James Tedisco and Angelo Santabarbara. Congratulations on a wonderful performance!

Good morning, Patriots! Here is the link to our SHS Student Patriot Post: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS7kEfisdhE8Zir7jplmVrTumZ_moiLWGWZXVtveJZT_VN5EKLqz6yi1ZVSlViKI8VXUt4dzkxWG_To/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=10000

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-19-2026

Reminder: No school and district offices are closed Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Mont Pleasant Middle School Women's
History Month Event

Family Literacy Programming at Mont Pleasant MS last Saturday.
Katy Perry taught us how to use drones & we were able to create stories & poems.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a community. ❤️

New Choices is offering FREE virtual classes designed to help you take an active, confident role in your child’s growth. Whether you're looking for new strategies or just a little extra support, these sessions are built to empower YOU.

Check out the flyers for additional details and instructions on how to join.

Good morning, Patriots! Here is the link to our SHS Student Patriot Post: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS7kEfisdhE8Zir7jplmVrTumZ_moiLWGWZXVtveJZT_VN5EKLqz6yi1ZVSlViKI8VXUt4dzkxWG_To/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=10000

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending March 13: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-13-2026