This week, April 15-19, is FAFSA Week!
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can put you on the track to receiving federal and state aid to help cover college tuition, fees, books, and housing expenses. It's free to apply and definitely worth your time! If you have not met with your school counselor, or Mr. Barcomb to start your application the time is now!Don't miss out on this opportunity to secure financial aid for your college education, EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T FULLY COMMITTED TO COLLEGE YET! Start your FAFSA application today! 🎓💵 #FAFSAready
Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open the District Update for the week ending April 12, 2024: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-april-12-2024-04a-10p-24r
Have a fantastic weekend.
PARENTS: Don't forget to check your email! We sent you a link to the DEI survey & the password and link to sign up for focus groups if you are interested!
This morning we emailed the DEI survey to parents/guardians/caregivers. Please participate in this important survey. If you need help or did not receive the email , please let us know by clicking here: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PZ2T5XN3B2LT
HURRY! Yearbooks are almost sold out! Don't wait and miss out! See the attached QR code or go to www.jostens.com to purchase yours today!
Good morning, Patriot Community! Here is the link to our SHS Student Patriot Post. We hope you find this information useful: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS7kEfisdhE8Zir7jplmVrTumZ_moiLWGWZXVtveJZT_VN5EKLqz6yi1ZVSlViKI8VXUt4dzkxWG_To/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=10000
Registration for the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program is open for one more week.
Students are in grades K-12 are invited to enroll.
Program will be held July 8 - August 2.
More info & the online application is here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/king/article/1505701
SCSD Parents, Guardians, & Caregivers... watch for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Survey shortly after Spring recess. The survey will be emailed to you beginning April 10.
Today is National School Library Day. Join us in thanking our school librarians for all they do for our students. They promote literacy and a love of reading. They are media mentors who play a key role in student learning . We are grateful.
Reminder: Applications are being accepted for the 2024-2025 Pre-K Lottery. We offer 3 and 4 year old programs. Admission is by lottery. Follow link for more info. & for the online application: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1503365
We are pleased to share that the "Shades of Sisterhood" launch has been rescheduled for April 27, noon in the Schenectady H.S. Auditorium. Middle & high school girls are invited to attend. Please RSVP to shadesofsisterhood24@gmail.com
REMINDER: Registration for the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program closes April 12!
Program is open to SCSD students in grades K-12.
Click here to register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7ZD7EBtbOEOExX_TE_gqJzGwYFDPOk2xMtxvFRzRrlUDRhA/viewform
Last week SHS students spent the morning at Proctors watching the movie "Oppenheimer" and meeting with reps from RPI who spoke about the field of Nuclear Energy. The goal is to create interest & pathway for students to attend college and eventually work in the field.
Great story!!! SHS student Beck Dodd, making a difference & making us proud!
News10 Story here: https://www.news10.com/community/schenectady-teen-saves-choking-senior-citizen/
Hello Patriots! This is your LAST CHANCE to complete the Student Satisfaction Survey for March. Please take a moment to do so--we truly value your input.
Greetings, Patriot Community! Please take a moment to read this important safety information regarding the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024: https://5il.co/2hgdo
🏈 IN THE NEWS
Schenectady High enthusiastic in starting girls' flag football team #SchenectadyRising
https://www.dailygazette.com/sports/schenectady-high-enthusiastic-in-starting-girls-flag-football-team/article_1929fbe6-e942-11ee-85cf-2bf01d84b045.html
Good morning, Patriots and Patriot Families! Here is a link to our SHS Student Patriot Post. We hope you enjoy this informational communication: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS7kEfisdhE8Zir7jplmVrTumZ_moiLWGWZXVtveJZT_VN5EKLqz6yi1ZVSlViKI8VXUt4dzkxWG_To/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=10000
The SCSD "Shades of Sisterhood" launch event scheduled for today is postponed. The rescheduled date will be announced early next week.
Have a great day!
🎞 SHS students watched " Last Shot" a documentary written and directed by Prince Sprauve, about Eddie Stanley jr. After the film, Eddie Stanley Sr. and Sprauve led group discussions with students. #SchenectadyRising
