Parent Empowerment Meeting, Coupon Class & Pop‑Up Pantry
Join us for a helpful and supportive evening for families!
Learn how to stretch your budget through smart couponing—and leave with free groceries from our Pop‑Up Pantry.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 22nd
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: SHS Parent Empowerment Center- Entrance Door 36 (follow path next to visitors entrance)
Join us for a helpful and supportive evening for families!
Learn how to stretch your budget through smart couponing—and leave with free groceries from our Pop‑Up Pantry.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 22nd
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: SHS Parent Empowerment Center- Entrance Door 36 (follow path next to visitors entrance)
Van Corlaer: Empowering our students with real- world money skills through our partnership with First New York Federal Credit Union.
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
**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.
Pop Up Pantry for families of Van Corlaer
Tuesday January 20th @ Van Corlaer 2pm until supplies gone.
Bring your own bags!
Tuesday January 20th @ Van Corlaer 2pm until supplies gone.
Bring your own bags!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending January 9: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-9-2026
2026-2027 PRE-K INFO.
Big news for our littlest learners! Information regarding our Pre-K program for the upcoming school year is now available.
The Schenectady City School District offers a free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children who reside in the district. Seats are limited and admission will be determined via a random lottery. Families will have the opportunity to rank order their preferred location.
Children must be district residents and meet the following age requirements:
UPK 3 Year Old Program: A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.
UPK 4 Year Old Program: A child must be 4 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled. Children eligible for kindergarten in 2026–2027 are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
***2026-2027 UPK Registration***
The registration and lottery application for the 2026–2027 UPK program is now open. We are currently in the process of finalizing our UPK sites and the number of available seats. At this time, families should begin the registration process to ensure access to the lottery.
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ali-elZNF80y1T91mtqdZV2rXxtc8j5Ctv8cE4y04AA/edit?tab=t.0
Big news for our littlest learners! Information regarding our Pre-K program for the upcoming school year is now available.
The Schenectady City School District offers a free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children who reside in the district. Seats are limited and admission will be determined via a random lottery. Families will have the opportunity to rank order their preferred location.
Children must be district residents and meet the following age requirements:
UPK 3 Year Old Program: A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.
UPK 4 Year Old Program: A child must be 4 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled. Children eligible for kindergarten in 2026–2027 are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
***2026-2027 UPK Registration***
The registration and lottery application for the 2026–2027 UPK program is now open. We are currently in the process of finalizing our UPK sites and the number of available seats. At this time, families should begin the registration process to ensure access to the lottery.
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ali-elZNF80y1T91mtqdZV2rXxtc8j5Ctv8cE4y04AA/edit?tab=t.0
MBK Early Readiness Program
Open to 3 and 4 year olds
See flyer for details!
Register here>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePS1yXXDYypaI4A5pObj-u_1gmwkk9MFMNTY4HY5Uj2lq5Xw/viewform
Open to 3 and 4 year olds
See flyer for details!
Register here>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePS1yXXDYypaI4A5pObj-u_1gmwkk9MFMNTY4HY5Uj2lq5Xw/viewform
Good morning! January 2026 Regents week is fast-approaching! Please see the attached letter and transportation information to ensure you and/or your child are prepared for success.
The SHS Hiking Club will be holding a Chipotle Fundraiser on Sunday, February 1 from 4-8 pm at the Chipotle on Balltown Rd. in Schenectady/Niskayuna.
Reading is more than a skill—it’s a superpower. 📚
Literacy is the foundation of all learning. When we encourage a love for reading, we aren't just teaching a child to decode words; we are giving them the keys to explore new worlds, develop empathy, and think critically about the world around them.
Whether it’s a bedtime story or a high school novel, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future. Let’s keep our community reading.
#LiteracyMatters #ReadMore #SchenectadyReads
Literacy is the foundation of all learning. When we encourage a love for reading, we aren't just teaching a child to decode words; we are giving them the keys to explore new worlds, develop empathy, and think critically about the world around them.
Whether it’s a bedtime story or a high school novel, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future. Let’s keep our community reading.
#LiteracyMatters #ReadMore #SchenectadyReads
Good morning, Patriots! And Happy New Year! 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
Welcome Back and Happy New Year
We hope you all had a wonderful, restful holiday break and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that 2026 is already here.
As we prepare to head back into the classroom, let’s make a commitment to start the new year off right. Let's all start 2026 by being here and having consistent attendance for the remainder for the school year. Being present every day ensures that students stay engaged, keep up with their lessons, and remain connected to our school community.
Important Reminder: First day back is Monday, January 5
We are so excited to see everyone’s faces again and to dive into all the great things we have planned for the coming months. Let’s make this our best year yet.
We hope you all had a wonderful, restful holiday break and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that 2026 is already here.
As we prepare to head back into the classroom, let’s make a commitment to start the new year off right. Let's all start 2026 by being here and having consistent attendance for the remainder for the school year. Being present every day ensures that students stay engaged, keep up with their lessons, and remain connected to our school community.
Important Reminder: First day back is Monday, January 5
We are so excited to see everyone’s faces again and to dive into all the great things we have planned for the coming months. Let’s make this our best year yet.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's holiday video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-holiday-message-december-23-2025
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
The first annual SHS Tri-M Music Honor Society's Winter Concert food drive collected over 150 non-perishable food items to help our community. Tri-M President Alahna Brown and Vice President Devyn Flaherty delivered the donations to Street Soldiers in downtown Schenectady this weekend ahead of their weekly gathering. Thank you to everyone who helped make the food drive a success!
Parent-Principal Chats are when parents,
caregivers, and school leaders meet monthly as
thought partners to learn from each other and
exchange ideas about student learning and
school improvement. The chats are a two-way
dialogue whereby families and the principal
listen, learn, solve problems, and share
information with each other.
caregivers, and school leaders meet monthly as
thought partners to learn from each other and
exchange ideas about student learning and
school improvement. The chats are a two-way
dialogue whereby families and the principal
listen, learn, solve problems, and share
information with each other.
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-19-2025
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-19-2025
Come out and support the SHS Girls Basketball Team vs. Bethlehem
Friday, December 19
Bethlehem High School
Friday, December 19
Bethlehem High School
Dear Parents and Students,
Please note that although there is no CTE BOCES programming on Monday, Dec. 22nd or Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, students are expected to attend their high school classes on these days. Transportation will be provided as normal, and attendance is vital for success.
Please follow the schedule below:
AM CTE Students: Report to the Cafeteria upon arrival for a morning event. You will then proceed to your afternoon classes as scheduled.
PM CTE Students: Attend your morning classes as scheduled. Afterwards, report to the Auditorium during the time you would normally go to CTE BOCES.
We look forward to seeing everyone on campus next week!
Please note that although there is no CTE BOCES programming on Monday, Dec. 22nd or Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, students are expected to attend their high school classes on these days. Transportation will be provided as normal, and attendance is vital for success.
Please follow the schedule below:
AM CTE Students: Report to the Cafeteria upon arrival for a morning event. You will then proceed to your afternoon classes as scheduled.
PM CTE Students: Attend your morning classes as scheduled. Afterwards, report to the Auditorium during the time you would normally go to CTE BOCES.
We look forward to seeing everyone on campus next week!
:📊 Mark Your Calendars: Interim Progress Reports
Secondary interim progress reports will be mailed home on Monday, December 22.
Want to see your student’s progress sooner? You don't have to wait for the mail. You will be able to access the reports through the Infinite Campus Backpack.
How to check:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Navigate to the "More" section.
Click on "Backpack" to view and download the report.
Secondary interim progress reports will be mailed home on Monday, December 22.
Want to see your student’s progress sooner? You don't have to wait for the mail. You will be able to access the reports through the Infinite Campus Backpack.
How to check:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Navigate to the "More" section.
Click on "Backpack" to view and download the report.
