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 ➡️

Welcome to a New School Year!. We are excited to welcome you to the first day of the 2025-2026 school year!. Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th, is the first day of school for all students in all grades. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow.

We are proud to share that Hamilton ES teacher, Colleen Keough, has been named one of the @travelersinsurance Teaching for Excellence award recipients! #TeacherExcellence #NYSTeacherOfTheYear #PublicEducation. More:

WELCOME BACK!!!!. Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's welcome video message: We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow and wish everyone a great school year.

🎒Thank you to our community partners at County Waste for their generous donation of backpacks and school supplies for our students.

🚨 We're hiring! Join us at the SCSD Job Fair on Sept 17, 2025 | 2–4PM at 530 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY. Immediate interviews for Nurses, Teachers, Paraprofessionals & more! Walk-ins welcome—bring your resume! 🔗

Today we celebrate the spirit of hard work that builds our communities. TY to our entire district team, parents /caregivers & community members who support our schools every day. It's the combined effort that makes our district strong. Wishing you a restful & enjoyable day!

Registration is open for After School Programs at the following schools:. * Hamilton.* Howe.* Keane.* MLK (Will be available soon). * Van Corlaer. * Woodlawn. * Yates.* Zoller. Go here for your school info:

RT @SheletteRPleat: Rule #1 for #SchoolLeaders:.HAVE SOME FUN 😉🥰💕 Not sure how your day went, but here’s a glimpse into mine 🥰 .@Hamilton_H….

RT @charity_martell: Kindergartners participated in Bootcamp this week at Hamilton! We had a lot of fun and some of the kids were able to m….

📫 In your mailbox: Spotlight on Schenectady 24-25. 📖This magazine shines a light 🔦 on the amazing accomplishments of students and staff from last school year, including:. 🎓Class of 2025.🍎State Teacher of the Year.🤖SHS Combat Robotics

We are pleased share the following Appointment Announcements:. * John Pizzo, Principal of Pleasant Valle Elementary School. * Sara Straub, Assistant Principal of Big Picture Learning. More here:

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. Learn about the policy, expectations, how to communicate, and ask your questions.

🎾 Community Open Tennis 🎾 .📍Schenectady High School courts.🗓 Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 - 8 a.m. *Excludes holidays

Here’s another Alumni Profile celebrating our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Taylor Ciccarelli (DeThorne), SHS Class of 2009, who is now a High School Social Studies Teacher, Advisor, and Coach. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!

Board of Education Work Session.Wednesday, August 27.6:30 p.m. 530 Liberty St. Meeting will be live-streamed. Link will be posted.

PLEASE JOIN US! LEARN ABOUT THE NEW CELL PHONE POLICY & ASK QUESTIONS. We are holding A virtual information session regarding the new Cell Phone Policy.Today (Tuesday) 9 a.m. Link to attend:

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: Learn about the policy, expectations, communication & ask questions!

👟Community Open Track👟.📍 Schenectady High School.⏰ Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 - 8 a.m.

RT @DeputyDiCaprio: There’s nothing quite like welcoming our newest faculty members at our @SCSchools New Teacher Orientation- @cmclos574 @….

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: