Schenectady Schools

Our district believes in preparing our students for the journey ahead of them and inspiring them to reach their fullest potential. ❓How do we do that? It all starts with a plan and one mission. 🏛 Read more about our 2030 Strategic Plan here ➡️ schenectadyschools.org/page/strategic…

Eid al-Fitr is a joyful holiday that marks the "festival of breaking the fast" and celebrates the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. We wish a joyful Eid al-Fitr to all our students, families, and staff celebrating today! 🌙✨

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/su… Reminder: No school and district offices are closed Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

The Blue Roses Theatre Company proudly presents its spring production of Once Upon a Mattress to the Schenectady community! 🏰✨ Catch the magic on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (March 26th, 27th, and 28th) at 7:00pm in the Schenectady High School Auditorium!

Join the SCSD Crisis Prevention Team for a virtual "Tantrum Taming" workshop on March 27 at 11 AM to learn proven strategies for managing your child's "big feelings" !

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. & EOP Ambassadors visited Schenectady HS to inspire students Read more: dailygazette.com/news/education…

Our students recently had the opportunity to meet with SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., the former U.S. Secretary of Education. Chancellor King, alongside a panel of student representatives, hosted an engaging discussion on the Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP)!

This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Onika Thomas, a dedicated para at Yates. We’re grateful for her commitment and care to our students. Thank you, Onika! #passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Beyond the festivities, let’s take a moment to celebrate the Irish immigrants whose hard work and culture continue to shape our community.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a community. ❤️ New Choices offers FREE virtual classes to help you take an active, confident role in your child’s growth. 🚀 Check the flyers for class details and how to join! 📑💻 #Parenting #FreeClasses #NewChoices

We are hosting a job fair TOMORROW from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 530 Liberty St. Openings include nursing, safety, maintenance, and teaching assistant roles, with immediate interviews available for walk-in candidates!

This week’s Teacher of the Week is Langston Williams! Langston has been a dedicated 5th grade teacher at Keane for 3 years. Thank you for your dedication to our students, Langston! #passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙

Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a strong start to the week. Just a reminder that we have a short week ahead, as we are off this Friday for Eid al-Fitr. Let’s make an effort to stay focused and show up every day so we can head into the long weekend feeling accomplished!

Good morning, Patriots! Here is the link to our SHS Student Patriot Post: docs.google.com/presentation/d…

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending March 13: schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/su…

Welcome our new Big Picture Cohort Principal, Felicia Woods! 🎓 With over a decade of leadership experience, we are excited for her to join us on April 6. Read more about Ms. Woods: schenectadyschools.org/article/2766787

⏰ LAST CALL! Don’t miss a week of hands-on discovery at our April STEAM Camp! 🚀🧪 The deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Join the SCSD ADHD Workshop TOMORROW March 13th @ 11 AM. Get insights on brain development & parenting from Laura DaPolito, LCSW-R. Join at doxy.me/msdapolito. RSVP: 518-573-3955 or dapolitol@schenectadyschools.org. 🧠❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined our Pre-K Info Night 🍎 We are now accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year. Deadline: April 13 Apply or find more info here: schenectadyschools.org/page/prekinder…

Get ready for an extraordinary evening as we welcome world-class Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral to Mont Pleasant Middle School TOMORROW Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 PM! This incredible concert is FREE for our community, thanks to our partnership with The Schenectady Foundation

This week’s Passionate Person of the Week is Jeongyeoun Kim, a dedicated para at Keane. We’re grateful for her commitment and care to our students. Thank you, Jeongyeoun! #passionatepeople #SCSDstrategicplan ❤️💙