All Schenectady City School District Faculty and Staff came together on Thursday, September 1 at Proctors to kick off the opening of the new school year. It was a festive morning that started with dancing, many laughs, heartfelt beautiful messages that inspired, motivated and energized our team. Check out some of the video clips and smiles below.

Special thanks to:

• Kristian Fields, SHS Senior, who sang the National Anthem

• Tracy Gelston, SHs Music Teacher, musical accompaniment

• Schenectady High School JROTC

• Alex Torres Band

Speakers

• Mike Silvestri, Schenectady Federation of Teachers (SFT) President

• Bernice Rivera, Board of Education President

• Marina Tchako-Tiako, SHS Senor Class President

• Carrie White, 2022 Teacher of the Year

• Katie Ferguson, 2010 Teacher of the Year and 2012 NYS Teacher of the Year

• Meghan Libertucci, 2016 Teacher of the Year