Schenectady High School

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

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.

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

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 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.

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).

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

Summer Wrestling Camp Open to Boys and Girls in Grades 4-7 July 21 - 25 See Flyer for details

REMINDER There is no school and district offices will b e closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth!

If your child is currently failing or has failed a course or Regents exam at Schenectady High School, Big Picture, or City as Our Campus, please complete the form linked below to request a summer school seat. https://forms.gle/ykrmUGw9xZH8aCzeA A completed form is required for consideration, but does not guarantee placement. Your child’s counselor will follow up with next steps. Summer School Registration Form Questions about which courses or exams are needed? Please contact your child’s school counselor directly for guidance. Let’s work together to keep your student on track for graduation!

Join us for food, festivities, and fun! Don't miss the SchenEquity Community Block Party Thursday, June 19 11 a.m. 530 Liberty St.

SHS went into a hold when weapon screening detected a weapon in a student's bag.. Our CEOs responded & it was confirmed that the student had a gun in their bag. The student was taken into police custody. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2269480

SHS Parent Empowerment Food Drive - TODAY! See flyer for details!

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-13-2025 Have a great weekend.