Showing Up for Success!

We meet our students where they are—but that journey starts with them being in the classroom. Regular attendance is the foundation of our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and supported.

Thank you to our dedicated staff and families for working together to get our students to school today.

#projectbehere #schenectadyshowsup #EveryDayCounts #EducationLeadership #SchenectadySchools #StudentSuccess
4 months ago, SCSD Communication
Project Be Here
🔔 Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://bit.ly/4pX5wmx

Have a great weekend.
4 months ago, SCSD Communication
Superintendent's Update
A huge thank you to everyone prioritizing being here every day.

We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss out on important lessons and fun activities. Keep up the great work—your presence makes a difference.

#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
4 months ago, SCSD Communication
project be here
⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?

Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?

With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.

Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF

Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.

#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
4 months ago, SCSD Communication
Project Be Here
⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?

Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?

With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.

Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF

Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.

#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
4 months ago, SCSD Communication
Project Be Here
More than 300 girls from the Capital Region participated in the annual Girls on the Run Capital Region 5K at Jennings Landing two weeks ago. The program encourages girls to lace up their sneakers and engage in physical activity to inspire personal growth. Congrats to these Van Corlaer Tigers who participated!
4 months ago, District Communications
GOTR 2025
GOTR 2025
❄️ School Closure Announcement ❄️

Due to the current weather forecast and anticipated conditions, all schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2.

Please stay safe and warm!
4 months ago, SCSD Communication
Closed. Today
Wishing the Schenectady community a very Happy Thanksgiving.

May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.

#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
5 months ago, SCSD Communication
Happy Thanksgiving
Attention Schenectady Families

STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!

Stop by one of these locations:

Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
5 months ago, SCSD Communication
Hot Meals
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Thanksgiving update: https://bit.ly/48yxFdz

Happy Thanksgiving!
5 months ago, SCSD Communication
Note of Thanks
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 21, 2025: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-21-2025

Have a great weekend.
5 months ago, SCSD Communication
Superintendent's Update:  November 21, 2025
Good Morning Van Fam! Just a reminder that today is a half day!
5 months ago, Kristine Rodgers
Half Day Dismissal
Good Morning Van Fam! Just a reminder that today is a half day!
5 months ago, Kristine Rodgers
Half Day Dismissal
Just a reminder that tomorrow, 11/20, is a half day.
5 months ago, Kristine Rodgers
Half Day Dismissal
🦃 Thanksgiving Food Distribution 🍎

Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place this Saturday at Schenectady High School.

Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Schenectady High School

📝 Important Details

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

One Per Family: To ensure they can serve as many families as possible, they will be distributing one grocery bag and one turkey per family.

Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for helping Schenectady families celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving.

#communitypartners
5 months ago, Karen Corona
Regional Food Bank Distribution
REMINDER
All students in grades Pre-K through 5 will have a half day of school on Tuesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 20.

Dismissal time is 11:10 a.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held.

5 months ago, SCSD Communication
Reminder:  Half Days of School
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-14-2025
5 months ago, SCSD Communication
Superintendent's Update
Good morning, Reminder that for the concert, please come in the old main entrance on Guilderland Avenue. Thank you 😊
5 months ago, Tanya Delamater
Good morning, Just a quick reminder- any parent that was invited to the award ceremony today , please enter through the old main entrance on Guilderland Avenue. Thanks 😊
5 months ago, Tanya Delamater
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!
Today, we pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to our nation.

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #MilitaryService #HonorOurVets
5 months ago, SCSD Communication
Veterans Day