🎳 Cheer for our Patriots on Thursday at the NYSPHSAA - Section 2 Girls Bowling Finals.
📍Schenectady's Boulevard Bowl Thu, 2/ 5 at 9:30 a.m.
The team just won the Suburban Council Championships on Tuesday and are looking to bring the Sectional 🏆 to Schenectady High School 🎳 Good luck!
📍Schenectady's Boulevard Bowl Thu, 2/ 5 at 9:30 a.m.
The team just won the Suburban Council Championships on Tuesday and are looking to bring the Sectional 🏆 to Schenectady High School 🎳 Good luck!
We are so incredibly proud to share this amazing story about one of our own. While most teenagers are counting down the days until they can get behind the wheel of a car, this SCSD student was already busy mastering the skies.
Check out this feature on how Anderson Seram learned to fly a plane before even earning a driver’s license.
Congratulations on this incredible milestone. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next! 🌟
Read the full story here: https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/schenectady-high-school-student-accepted-air-21319532.php
#StudentSuccess
Check out this feature on how Anderson Seram learned to fly a plane before even earning a driver’s license.
Congratulations on this incredible milestone. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next! 🌟
Read the full story here: https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/schenectady-high-school-student-accepted-air-21319532.php
#StudentSuccess
👗 PROM SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 99.5 The River Pay Less for The Dress sponsored by CDPHP!
This year's Pay Less for the Dress will take place at Proctors Key Hall both March 6th and March 7th from 4-8p. Pay Less is a fundraiser that helps area students have a more affordable prom with the opportunity to purchase a gently used or new prom dress for only $9.95. This year's event will benefit both the Proctor's Scholarship Fund and Girls Inc.
Tickets are just $10 each and on sale now at proctors.org
Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 99.5 The River Pay Less for The Dress sponsored by CDPHP!
This year's Pay Less for the Dress will take place at Proctors Key Hall both March 6th and March 7th from 4-8p. Pay Less is a fundraiser that helps area students have a more affordable prom with the opportunity to purchase a gently used or new prom dress for only $9.95. This year's event will benefit both the Proctor's Scholarship Fund and Girls Inc.
Tickets are just $10 each and on sale now at proctors.org
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-january-30-2026
Due to the frigid temperatures and wind chill forecasts, all Schenectady City schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 30.
The journey starts here! We are hosting a Pre-K Information Night to help Schenectady families navigate the Universal Pre-K (UPK) process for the upcoming school year.
Join us to learn about: ✅ The Lottery: How our placement process works. ✅ Registration: What documents you need to get started. ✅ Transportation: How we get our youngest students to school safely. ✅ Learn about our community-based UPK sites
We know starting school is a big milestone. Our team will be there to answer every question and ensure you feel confident and ready.
📅 March 10 ⏰5:30 p.m. 📍 530 Libery St.
Please RSVP by March 3
Click on this link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k6e4rI74nJJsKOXzVdsAikg1YmtJQbm1vIn7qvMchms/viewform?edit_requested=true
#SchenectadyRising #PreK #SCSD #FutureScholars #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Join us to learn about: ✅ The Lottery: How our placement process works. ✅ Registration: What documents you need to get started. ✅ Transportation: How we get our youngest students to school safely. ✅ Learn about our community-based UPK sites
We know starting school is a big milestone. Our team will be there to answer every question and ensure you feel confident and ready.
📅 March 10 ⏰5:30 p.m. 📍 530 Libery St.
Please RSVP by March 3
Click on this link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k6e4rI74nJJsKOXzVdsAikg1YmtJQbm1vIn7qvMchms/viewform?edit_requested=true
#SchenectadyRising #PreK #SCSD #FutureScholars #EarlyChildhoodEducation
This past weekend, 53 middle and high school SCSD students were selected to participate in the SCMA All County Music festival. In addition, Joel Zombia, grade 7 CMPS, was selected as first chair Violist in the orchestra. Congratulations to all of our All County students!
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
Due to the winter storm and poor travel conditions forecasted through Monday afternoon, schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26. Please be warm and stay safe.
Happy Friday!
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-23-2026
Have a great weekend.
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-23-2026
Have a great weekend.
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.
