You are invited to the Superintendent's Coffee Chat this week:
Thursday, 6 p.m. & Friday, 7 a.m.
530 Liberty St.
Stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee & chat with Supt. Cotto.
Attention students, parents and community members! This Thursday at 5:00 pm the Patriot Pride Committee is hosting a Staff vs Student basketball game fundraiser!
Entry prices will be $3 for students and $5 for adults (cash only). There will also be T-shirts and snacks for sale and halftime performances by the step and cheer teams. We hope to see you there!
Good morning, Patriot Community! Here is a 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
Safety Note:
Over the weekend we learned that a student who attends Big Picture at Washington Irving threatened another student on Snapchat. The student threatened to bring a gun to school and harm the student. Police were immediately notified and launched an investigation. Schenectady Police located, arrested and charged the student. Police issued a release this morning.
Members of our Student Support Team will be at Big Picture Monday to provide additional support to students. We will have additional safety and administrative team members at Washington Irving on Monday morning.
Police reported that no gun was located during the investigation and there is no indication that there are any additional threats to student safety
Safety is always our top priority. Thank you to those who shared information and to all of you for your continued support and cooperation. Please continue to remind students if they see or hear anything that seems suspicious to always report it to an adult.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-february-14-2025-11
Have a great weekend.
Good morning, Patriots! Here is a link to the SHS Student Patriot Post: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS7kEfisdhE8Zir7jplmVrTumZ_moiLWGWZXVtveJZT_VN5EKLqz6yi1ZVSlViKI8VXUt4dzkxWG_To/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=10000
ALERT: Due to the winter storm forecasted, all SCSD campuses will be closed Sunday, February 9. This includes community events, district events and activities, games and practices.
Be safe!
🧐You won't want to miss this game! 🏀🏀🏀
Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
February 27
5 p.m.
Good morning, Patriot Community! Here is a link to our February SHS Newsletter: https://schenectadyschools.edurooms.com/engage/schenectady-high-school/newsletters/schenectady-high-school-newsletter-february-2025
School is closed today due to the anticipated weather later. There is no out of district transportation.
Office staff reports. We will monitor the situation and provide an update to staff if any change.
Be safe today.
Did you know that your high school counselor is here to help you complete the FAFSA & secure the financial aid you deserve FAFSA is free & helps determine how much financial aid you are eligible for. Contact your counselor w/any ques about the FAFSA or the college app process.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending January 31. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-january-31-2025Have a fantastic weekend.
#SchenectadyRising
Congrats to the 25 middle & highschool students selected to participate in the
upcoming Schenectady County Music Association festival. The students will perform at Mohanasen High School on Saturday February 1 at 2pm.
Congrats to the SCSD middle and high school musicians selected to participate in the Suburban Council Festival at Burnt Hills- Ballston Lake High School last weekend.
REMINDER
No School tomorrow, January 29, in observance of Lunar New Year!
Did you know every student in our district (Pe-K through Grade 12) has access to a school counselor? Counselors are available to support students in many ways. The counselor directory is available here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/school-counselor-directory
Interested in playing baseball? Opportunities for students of all ages and grade levels.
Please complete this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gQN7Z-F_AoS-7i3dsKIsc-87TSdHjrQsqq8uoc7-bnA/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1
Everyone is invited to Family Literacy Day on Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m. at 120 Emmons St.
Click on the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch6zscfH2k4QZM3dHrxjOB0soZ7wQGe-B3XIXH4NnzYCNzYw/viewform
We hope to see you there.
The lockout at MLK is lifted. Thank you for your patience.
MLK Elementary School is in a lockout due to police activity in the school community.
All doors are locked and no one can enter the school at this time.
We will let you know when the lockout is lifted.
