COMMUNITY NOTE
Sycamore Collaborative is holding a Fall Festival
September 20, 12 -2 p.m.
837 Albany St.
Sycamore Collaborative is holding a Fall Festival
September 20, 12 -2 p.m.
837 Albany St.
Hey Van Fam! So excited to share that our back to school fall festival is set for 9/25! Hope to see you there!
The Schenectady Police Department shared this evening that they are investigating a report from a child who stated she was approached by an unknown male while waiting at a bus stop near Craig
Street and Delamont Avenue between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
The child described the individual as a Black male with a beard, wearing all black clothing.
Detectives are working to identify potential witnesses and review surveillance footage from the
area.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Schenectady Police
Department’s Detective Division at 518-382-5200 Ext 5245 or provide information
anonymously through the Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
Street and Delamont Avenue between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
The child described the individual as a Black male with a beard, wearing all black clothing.
Detectives are working to identify potential witnesses and review surveillance footage from the
area.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Schenectady Police
Department’s Detective Division at 518-382-5200 Ext 5245 or provide information
anonymously through the Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-5-2025
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
Good afternoon,
Beginning this afternoon, at 2: 20, we will have all Pre-k and Kindergarten walkers picked up at the door near our new parking lot off of Guilderland Ave. please remember to use the carpool line if you are not walking from home. We ask that no one park and get out of the car, as it will cause congestion.
Good Afternoon Van Fam,
Just some Dismissal Reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
Good Morning Van Fam,
As we transition back to Van we want to make sure everyone is ready to drop off and pick up their kids. Attached is the arrival and dismissal guide for tomorrow. Just some reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
We are excited to see everyone today!
Good Morning Van Fam,
As we transition back to Van we want to make sure everyone is ready to drop off and pick up there kids. Attached is the arrival and dismissal guide for tomorrow. Just some reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!
As we transition back to Van we want to make sure everyone is ready to drop off and pick up there kids. Attached is the arrival and dismissal guide for tomorrow. Just some reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!
WELCOME BACK!!!!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's welcome video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-3-2025
We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow and wish everyone a great school year.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's welcome video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-3-2025
We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow and wish everyone a great school year.
Registration is open for After School Programs at the following schools:
* Hamilton
* Howe
* Keane
* MLK (Will be available soon)
* Van Corlaer
* Woodlawn
* Yates
* Zoller
Go here for your school info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2383057
* Hamilton
* Howe
* Keane
* MLK (Will be available soon)
* Van Corlaer
* Woodlawn
* Yates
* Zoller
Go here for your school info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2383057
We are holding a Family Information Session regarding the new Cell Phone Policy tonight, Thursday, August 28, 6 p.m. at the Family and Community Engagement Center, 530 Liberty St.
Jon us and learn about the policy, reasons for distraction-free schools, expectations, how to communicate, and ask your questions.
Jon us and learn about the policy, reasons for distraction-free schools, expectations, how to communicate, and ask your questions.
Good Morning Van Fam!
We are excited to see you today from 12-2 back at our newly renovated building. We will have food and will be giving out tours of our main floor. So excited to see everyone!
Join us for an Information Session on the New Cell Phone policy Tuesday, August 26, 9 a.m.
This will be a virtual session. Here is the link to join: https://meet.google.com/wnf-msgx-tmg?authuser=2
Learn about the policy, expectations, communication & ask questions!
This will be a virtual session. Here is the link to join: https://meet.google.com/wnf-msgx-tmg?authuser=2
Learn about the policy, expectations, communication & ask questions!
Good Afternoon Van Fam,
We’re excited to be back in our newly renovated home at Van! As our phone lines transition, you may experience some difficulties reaching us. This should be resolved within 24 hours, but please know we’re still available by email.
The first day of school for all students in grades Pre-K - 12 is Thursday, September 4.
All students will have full days of school on September 4 & September 5.
Back to School Information: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2025-2026-welcome-back-from-superintendent-cotto
Here's a quick start guide for SCSD Rooms. If you don't have a code. Go to "Classrooms" on the bottom right of the SCSD app, click on phone icon & enter your phone number. You will receive a code.
More Resources: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/rooms-support
Track your student's bus in real time w/the new Stopfinder app. Get up-to-date bus location, pick-up/drop-off times, & alerts. Make sure your email is on file, then download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
More: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2361105
Good Morning Van Fam! If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out the 2025–2026 Transportation Form using the link below.
Link: bit.ly/VanTransport2526
Safety Plan Hearing & Board of Education Meeting coming up on Wednesday!
6:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
Agenda - > https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/files/DKCJRU4C3599/$file/Agenda%208.13.25.pdf
Good morning .... Here is the link for the Family Information Session that will be held this morning at 9 a.m. regarding the cell phone policy: https://meet.google.com/kjp-gsdr-bdy?authuser=0
This morning's session is a virtual meeting.
