Don't miss the Jerry Burrell Summer Classic Kick-off Event Today (Friday) at 4 p.m. Jerry Burrell Park

As we wrap up this school year, get ready for a more focused future! 🚀 Our new cell phone policy officially takes effect when we return for the 2025-2026 school year. More here schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phon… #FocusedLearning #Productivity

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/di… Have a great weekend and a fabulous summer.

🥪 Summer Meals Kickoff Party 🗓 Monday, June 30 📍Jerry Burrell Park ⏰12-3 p.m.

We're committed to creating the best learning environment for our students! Our new cell phone policy is a big step towards enhancing focus and fostering stronger connections. Have questions? We posted an FAQ page: schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phon…

Happy Fourth of July! 🎉 We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration & good company. Today, we celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Let's honor their legacy #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #America"

A phone-free school? Yes, it's the law & phone-free schools have many benefits & is a step in the right direction for student focus, mental health, & genuine connection. #BetterEducation #StudentSuccess schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phon…

IMPORTANT REMINDER If your students rides the bus to school, please be sure that we have your correct address on file. If your address changes over the summer, please contact your child's school to update it. Address changes and daycare forms must be received by August 1.

We are pleased to share that we are working with Yondr as move toward our phone-free environment. We will be sharing videos, resources & more for you. In the interim, here's a peek at how it works! vimeo.com/986781861

We invite parents, guardians, students, staff, & community members to review and provide feedback on the proposed 2025-26 Code of Conduct. The comment period is open through August 10, 2025 Follow this link: k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embe…

The 2025-2026 Safety Plan is available for review. The 30-day comment period is open until August 11, 2025. Follow link to review the plan and provides comments or suggestions: k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embe…

COMMUNITY EVENT Don't miss the 9th Annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park Saturday, July 26, Noon - 3 p.m. Free fun for the whole family!

Our new cell phone policy isn't just a requirement – it's a commitment to student well-being! Following the new state guidelines, this policy aims to reduce distractions, encourage face-to-face interactions, & foster a healthier school community.

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: schenectadyschools.org/article/2320724

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: meet.google.com/kjp-gsdr-bdy?a… This morning's session is a virtual meeting.

SCSD to provide school supplies for students again in 2025-26 schenectadyschools.org/o/pves/article…

Safety Plan Hearing & Board of Education Meeting coming up on Wednesday! 6:30 p.m. 530 Liberty St. Agenda - > go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady…

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: schenectadyschools.org/article/2361105

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: schenectadyschools.org/page/rooms-sup…

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: schenectadyschools.org/page/2025-2026…