All SCSD Employees are invited to participate in the the "Workforce Team Challenge" on 5/18 at 6:25 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza. All abilities welcome. You can walk or run the 3.5 mile course. Register online by May 1 - https://www.cdphpwtc.com/#details
2023-2024 Pre-K Applications are NOW available!
Click on the link for info on the process, the registration checklist, FAQs, and to download the application. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
Happy Easter Schenectady Community!
Enjoy spring break, classes resume 4/17
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-april-6-2023
Have a fantastic recess. We will see you on the 17th.
#schenectadyrising
We are asking all SCSD families to pls complete School Climate Survey. Your feedback will help us set goals & improve school climate. Please take one survey per household. Open thru 4/28. Go here: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsRQYSSWsQVsPsPsP&lang=0
Tomorrow is Super Hero Day at Yates!
Our district is gathering community feedback around the topic of substance abuse. Please take a moment to fill out the anonymous three question survey at the link 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGjNerF39F5zKC3N0f0JFAkQwhJtbpf7BuJOfmXBUUb-tqaQ/viewform
TONIGHT Public Information Meeting regarding the upcoming Capital Project Referendum. Join us 6 p.m. at SUNY Center City Campus, 433 State St., 2nd Floor Rear, Room 217. More: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/schenectady-revitalization-plan-2030
JOB FAIR TODAY! We are hiring teachers for all certification areas.
Monday, April 3 from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Schenectady High School Fine Arts Lobby.
On-site interview with our hiring team.
Follow link for more: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
Good afternoon,
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-march-31-2023
Have a great weekend.
Friday Feature
Meet Erin Backaus! This is my 18th year of teaching. I started out teaching kindergarten for many years at Yates and now I am enjoying being a first grade teacher. I love working at Yates because of our amazing students and staff!
March Assembly Tomorrow!
Wear Yates Gear 💙🤍
Save The Date!
Yates YearBook Fundraiser at Panera!
Happy Friday! Pls click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-march-24-2023
Have a great weekend.
Friday Feature
Meet Trisha Roth, a Special Education Teacher at Yates. Trisha has taught the Primary Intensive Skills Class for 20 years! She believes in the "Choose Kind" philosophy for school and life. She is also a graduate of Schenectady City Schools!
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, begins on Wed, March 22 & continues through April 21, ending in the holiday Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is a significant month for many Muslim people that involves prayer, fasting, spending time with family & friends & more. #Ramadan
Click on the link to download any documents & to learn more about running for a seat on the Board of Education https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/interested-in-running-for-a-seat-on-the-board-of-education
Save The Date April 19th
Yates Mad Science Event
📢 Come Join the Team! Now hiring teachers in all certification areas.
🍎Teacher Recruitment Day: Monday, April 3, 4 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts lobby
➡️On-site interviews with our hiring team
📲Scan the QR for more info
Feature Friday
Sue Cavanaugh has been a cleaner with the SCSD for 29 years. She has worked at the high school, Mont Pleasant, and has been at Yates for over 9 years! "Yates is my second family and each child is special to me"!
