Washington Irving Adult & Continuing Education Center

Announcement! Adult Education classes have moved! GED, ESL and Construction are now being offered at 80 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY 12308

Happy Friday!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update this week:
http://bit.ly/3IhybT3

Have a great weekend.

The Schenectady Police are actively investigating after a student reported to the staff at Big Picture today that they were approached by a male driver near Albany Street and Hulett Street yesterday.  Schenectady Police, including our Community Engagement Officers, are following up on the incident.
Police said that it is an active investigation and further details will be released as they become available.
Police determined that the reported incident on September 8 at Craig Street and Delamont Avenue is unfounded.


Anyone with information is asked to call the Schenectady Police Tip Line at 518-788-6566.

Community Note
Sportsmans Bowl
Kids Fall Bumper League
See attached information

COMMUNITY NOTE
Sycamore Collaborative is holding a Fall Festival
September 20, 12 -2 p.m.
837 Albany St.

➡️ Continuing Education Classes are Open Now!
Read through our Continuing Ed Catalogue here 📝 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/Scsd/dd0e06ff-7bea-46c7-9a76-18552f65ea8a/80NottTerrace_ContEdFINAL.pdf?disposition=inline

Register via mail before this Friday
Register in person on 9/17 at the new location, 80 Nott Terrace, in downtown Schenectady

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.

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.

Interested in Continuing Education classes?

The 2025-26 Continuing Education Catalogue is hitting mailboxes this week.

This catalogue contains a number of courses that are available to members of the Schenectady Community. Please note, our new location is at 80 Nott Terrace in downtown Schenectady (former Clarkson University building).

Courses Include:
GED
Business and Investing
English as a Second Language
Houseflipping 101
Defensive Driving and more!

➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2392239

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.

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.

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!

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

ANNOUNCEMENT! Adult Education has moved. GED and ESL classes along with Construction classes are now at 80 Nott Terrace.

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.

📲 Join us for a Family Information Session to learn more about the new cell phone policy. Learn about the details, ask questions, and partner with us in creating the best possible environment for student success. ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2307706 🗓 Monday, August 4 @ 9 a.m. SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center 530 Liberty St. 🗓 Thursday, August 7 @ 6 p.m. SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center 530 Liberty St. 🗓 Monday, August 11 @ 9 a.m. Virtual

SCSD is pleased to announce five administrative appointments, approved by the Board of Education on Wednesday, July 16. Click on the link to learn more: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2320724