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
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

⚠️ 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
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

⚠️ 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
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

❄️ 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!
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!

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
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful

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)
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)

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Thanksgiving update: https://bit.ly/48yxFdz
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!

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.
Have a great weekend.

🦃 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
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

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.
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.

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
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

🇺🇸 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
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

📅 REMINDER! 📅
There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
All schools and offices are closed. Classes will resume on Wednesday.
Please take a moment to honor our nation's veterans. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay #NoSchool #SchoolReminder
There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
All schools and offices are closed. Classes will resume on Wednesday.
Please take a moment to honor our nation's veterans. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay #NoSchool #SchoolReminder

REMINDER
Our community partners are here to support families.
Here is the list of school and community resources: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/33aaf189-63e9-4779-9df8-10865eec8e8c/Food-Resources.pdf?disposition=inline
Our community partners are here to support families.
Here is the list of school and community resources: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/33aaf189-63e9-4779-9df8-10865eec8e8c/Food-Resources.pdf?disposition=inline

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-07-2025
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!

LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
We are pleased to announce that Tyler Magyar has been selected as the new Assistant Principal of Woodlawn Elementary School, effective December 1. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming him to the Woodlawn School community.
More >> https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2532803
#WoodlawnElementary #SchoolLeadership #AssistantPrincipal #WelcomeMrMagyar #WoodlawnCommunity
We are pleased to announce that Tyler Magyar has been selected as the new Assistant Principal of Woodlawn Elementary School, effective December 1. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming him to the Woodlawn School community.
More >> https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2532803
#WoodlawnElementary #SchoolLeadership #AssistantPrincipal #WelcomeMrMagyar #WoodlawnCommunity

DRIVE THRU PANTRY TODAY!
Sch'dy County is hosting a drive-thru pantry today for local recipients of SNAP today in the back parking lot of SUNY Schenectady beginning at 5 p .m.
https://www.dailygazette.com/news/schenectady-county-to-host-drive-thru-food-pantry-for-snap-recipients/article_78eef178-03dd-417b-bbb9-ff2cc95127d9.html
Sch'dy County is hosting a drive-thru pantry today for local recipients of SNAP today in the back parking lot of SUNY Schenectady beginning at 5 p .m.
https://www.dailygazette.com/news/schenectady-county-to-host-drive-thru-food-pantry-for-snap-recipients/article_78eef178-03dd-417b-bbb9-ff2cc95127d9.html

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, check out this brand new book by Woodlawn Librarian Nikki O'Rourke. "Kiss and Hug Goodnight," was recently published by Dorrance Publishing, you can find out more by clicking here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2529643


Teaching children to immerse themselves in a good book is one of the most valuable things you can do as a parent. A childhood love of reading sets the stage for success as an adult. A child who loves reading will have an inquiring mind, a vivid imagination, and great problem-solving skills. Set some time aside to do some reading with your kids this week and inspire a lifelong love of the written word.
Library events: www.scpl.org
#ChildrensBookWeek #OceanOfStories

Happy National School Psychology Week
This week, we're celebrating our amazing School Psychologists & the vital role they play in helping our students, families, and staff.
School Psychologists support students' mental health and emotional well-being., consult with teachers and parents to improve learning & behavior, adviocate for every student's success, academically and socially.
They are critical partners in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for everyone!
This week, we're celebrating our amazing School Psychologists & the vital role they play in helping our students, families, and staff.
School Psychologists support students' mental health and emotional well-being., consult with teachers and parents to improve learning & behavior, adviocate for every student's success, academically and socially.
They are critical partners in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for everyone!

