Schenectady High School

IMPORTANT REMINDER If your students rides the bus to school, please be sure that we have your correct address on file. If your address changes over the summer, please contact your child's school to update it. Address changes and daycare forms must be received by August 1.

A phone-free school? Yes, it's the law & phone-free schools have many benefits & is a step in the right direction for student focus, mental health, & genuine connection. #BetterEducation #StudentSuccess https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🎉 We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration & good company. Today, we celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Let's honor their legacy #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #America"

We're committed to creating the best learning environment for our students! Our new cell phone policy is a big step towards enhancing focus and fostering stronger connections. Have questions? We posted an FAQ page: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-faq

🥪 Summer Meals Kickoff Party 🗓 Monday, June 30 📍Jerry Burrell Park ⏰12-3 p.m.

Don't miss the Jerry Burrell Summer Classic Kick-off Event Today (Friday) at 4 p.m. Jerry Burrell Park

As we wrap up this school year, get ready for a more focused future! 🚀 Our new cell phone policy officially takes effect when we return for the 2025-2026 school year. More here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026 #FocusedLearning #Productivity

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-27-2025 Have a great weekend and a fabulous summer.

In 2025-26: New cell phone policy designed to minimize distractions & maximize learning. Pls read the letter for more info. & visit our website for updates. Family info. sessions will be held this summer. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026

SCSD Families, Please watch for a letter regarding the new Cell Phone Policy which will take effect at the start of the 2025-26 School Year. Info is available on our website: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026 Pls keep contact info up to date.

📺 Join us for a livestream of the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony 🎓 Thursday @ 6p.m. ➡️ https://youtube.com/live/6w1fZZLPPEk

Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-20-2025

Due to the extremely warm temperatures expected next week, we are changing the schedule to half days of school for students in Grades K-8. June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 will be a half days of school. Regents will take place at the high school as scheduled.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. We wish you a meaningful Juneteenth!

Looking for something fun to do today? Be sure to come by the SchenEquity Block Party. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 530 Liberty St. We hope to see you there.

The SchenEquity Community Block Party goes until 3 today. Come by for some FREE family fun. It's downtown at 530 Liberty St. (at the SCSD Family and Community Engagement Center).

The SchenEquity Block Party is starting now. Don't forget to come by. It will be taking place until 3 p.m. today at 530 Liberty St.

Attention Graduating Seniors! SUNY Schenectady is offering a free summer class: Exploring a Career in Childcare – running July 7–24, 2025. Thanks to grant funding, tuition is fully covered for students graduating within 3 months or those who already have a diploma. This hybrid course includes: Live online classes (Week 1) Self-paced modules + in-person CPR/BLS training (Week 2) In-person sessions at SUNY Schenectady (Week 3) You'll also meet local employers hiring for paid apprenticeships, which could lead to a Lead Teacher role in childcare! Spots are limited! Details and registration info are in the flyer linked below. Questions? Contact: Michelle Kraines Assistant Director, Workforce Development 📞 518-621-4007 | 📧krainesm@sunysccc.edu

MEETING CANCELLED The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 is cancelled. It will be rescheduled. We will post the reschedule date soon.

Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, June 18 6:30 p.m. 530 Liberty St. Live-stream Link: https://youtube.com/live/6w1fZZLPPEk?feature=share