NEWS
 May 18 2012
 Paige 4th Grader gets nod from Gazette on story she wrote  More

May 17 2012
Congratulations
Schenectady HS Junior takes 1st place in Congressional Art Show More

Diane Wilkinson is Named Principal of Schenectady HS More

Thank You
Supt. Yagielski
Supt. Yagielski was surprised when the PTO Council, Mayor Gary McCarthy and the Board  made special presentations to him
Photos

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2012-2013
 Budget

Thank you!
Budget &
Proposition Pass

Budget
1201 Yes  420  No

Proposition
1171 Yes  436  No

School Board Election
Andy Chestnut & John Foley are elected to the Board of Education

More
 
 

Changes for
2012-2013

Outline of Changes
for 2012-2013 Here

Middle School
 Closing Oneida
Important information for families affected by the closure of Oneida Middle School Here
 

Summer Camps

YMCA Summer Camp Programs Brochure
 Camp offering at SHS

Mad Science is offering a half day or full day week long summer camp at various locations throughout the Capital District. More
 

Travel Bears are moving around the world  Hamilton 2nd Graders send Travel Bears on a journey.  Follow their travels Here

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February 16 2012
Laurence Spring is appointed SCSD Superintendent Wed.
 He will take post in early June More


 
 

 2012-2013
2012-2013 Calendar
Snapshot [pdf]

Board of Education
 2012-2013
Meeting Schedule [pdf]
 

News & Stories

May 18 2012
Paige 3rd Graders learn about less fortunate, study poor area in Arica More

May 11 2012
Popular WWE Wrestler talks to Woodlawn students about bullying  More

ALUMNI UPDATE
May 09 2012
 Congratulations
Brynna Baldauf,
SHS Class of 2008,
is named Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar at RIT More

May 09 2012
Schenectady High School
 MST Outstanding Students of 3rd Quarter Here

May 08 2012
 Lincoln students celebrate Earth Day ... the next day  More

Keane Teams Place in OVA State Showdown
Fashion Team Wins First Place More

Art Show at the Rotterdam Square Mall Photos

May 07 2012
 Yates students put creative skills to work on musical production  More

SHS Choirs receive gold medals at NYSSMA majors More

May 04 2012
 Two former SHS Baseball Players
Earn NEAC honors
for season at Castleton More

 

May 03 2012
 Congeniality
 Letter from the Port Chester HS Band about the SHS Band Members Read [pdf] 

May 03 2012
 Administrative Assignments/
Changes for the 2012-13 School Year More

 May 02 2012
MP social worker receives YWCA achievement award More

April 27 2012
Bringing Mont Pleasant & Oneida Students Together
Students team up to beautify Mont Pleasant grounds on Arbor Day More

April 26 2012
Superintendent Yagielski is honored
at Chamber event
School leader received “Good News” award for
his work in school district More

April 24 2012
 CONGRATULATIONS
SHS Band Members Return from National Competition with Top Awards & Memories to Last a Lifetime More

April 2 2012
 Arborist talks to Paige first graders about trees, Arbor Day More

April 25 2012
 Two Van Corlaer Second Graders to Receive Awards from APF More
 

Excellent Educators


Katie Ferguson
NYS Teacher of the Year
...............

Katie Ferguson, a 2nd grade teacher at Zoller Elementary School, has been named the 2012 New York State Teacher of the Year. More

Channel 13
 Katie Ferguson of Zoller Elementary school is not only the Teacher of the Year, she is representing the district when she heads to the White House.  Watch Here

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December 2011
Schenectady has highest number of
National Board Certified Teachers in NY state  More
 
 

Schenectady Sports
 


2011-2012
District Directions
& Priorities

District Directions
& Priorities
Second Qtr. Report [pdf]

 First Qtr. Report [pdf]

District Directions
& Priorities [pdf]
 
 

How we organize
our schools

March 09 2012
Long Range Planning Steering Committee Holds First Meeting More

Presentation
 Long Range Planning
 Background, Overview, Steps
PowerPoint

[PDF logo]Presentation

 

 Bidding Notices
Bidding Notices are now available off of the Business Office page  Notices Here  
 

Reunions

e-Mail if you would like your Reunion Information posted

Linton High School
Class of 1961
Reunion Picnic
Inviting classes 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963
June 26, 2012
More

Linton High School
Class of 1977
 35th Reunion
Save the Date
July 14, 2012
More

Linton High School
Class of 1971
40th Reunion being planned More

Saturday
...............
Eddy Meet will take place at Schenectady HS
 

Sunday
 ...............
 Empty Bowls
Project 2012
 Raise awareness & to collect funds for local food programs
May 20
Dinner starting
at 5 pm
Proctor's Theatre
$20 at the door
 

Coming Up
 May 25
 Recess Day

No School
May 25 & 28
District Offices Closed

 May 25 is an additional recess day because the district did not use all 3 of the days designated for emergency closing (snow days).

May 28 is Memorial Day.

........

 Looking for something to do? Spend the "Snow Day" at the Great Escape
Ticket Information Here
 

REMINDERS

Friday
May 18

Mont Pleasant MS
School Spirit Day

King Magnet School
Spring Fling

1:30 pm
Hamilton ES
Spring Concert, Grades 4-5

NYSSMA Solo Festival

 

Monday
May 21

6 pm
Schenectady HS
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
 

Application & Registration Information
for 2012-2013


Kindergarten Registration
.............

Pre-Kindergarten
Information

Pre-K Letter

APPLICATION
 Pre-K Application

.................

Central Park &
King Magnet School Information

Magnet Letter

APPLICATION
 Magnet School Application
 
 

Get Your Tickets
 Great Escape
May 25
SCSD "Snow Day"
Schenectady Snow Day at the Great Escape

Spend May 25, a day off, at the Great Escape!

Snow Day Ticket Information Here
 

Spring Concert Schedule
This Week
May 18
1:30 pm
Hamilton ES
Grades 4-6, Band, Chorus, Orchestra

May 18 & 19
NYSSMA Solo Festival

May 22
6:30 pm
Paige ES
Band, Orchestra, Chorus

May 24
1:30 pm
Keane ES

May & June
Concert Schedule
 

Board Meetings
Board of Education

June 6
Board Meeting
7 p.m.
Schenectady High School Black Box Theatre

June 20
Board Meeting
7 p.m.
Schenectady High School Black Box Theatre

2012-2013 Schedule [pdf]
 

Blues Roses
Theatre Co.
Auditions
May 22
The Blue Roses Theatre Co. is holding auditions for 2012-13 productions.  

All SHS students & incoming freshmen are invited to audition.

May 22
2:50-5:30 pm

Productions include Almost, Maine & A Christmas Carol.
 

Working Group on Girls
Community Forum
May 23
A Community Forum
Working Group on Girls:  This Year's Accomplishments & Future Plans
Wednesday, May 23
7 - 8:30 p.m.
First Reformed Church
8 N. Church St.
 
 
SCSD Swim
Team Reunion
 June 2
Schenectady Swim Team Reunion
June 2
5-8 p.m.
The James' House
Cost:  $10
More information
 
Lifeguard
Training Course

The YMCA is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course
June 4-8
3:30 - 8:30 pm
at Schenectady High School  Flyer [pdf]
 
STAFF NOTE
 CPR/AED Trainings
June 4, June 19
CPR/AED Trainings
June 4, June 9
5-7 pm
Schenectady High School
Registration is Required
 

Schenectady HS
June Regents
Regents Exams
June 13-21
 Schedule
 

Teachers, Counselors, Socials Workers Psychologists
Teen Intervene
Training
June 21
Teen Intervene Training
Using Brief Intervention with Substance Abusing Adolescents
Hosted by
BOCES-CAPIT
June 21
9 am
More Information [pdf]
 

STAFF NOTE
SCSD
Educational Foundation
Apply for education grants in Fall
SCSD Education Foundation announces changes for 2012-2013 including more
funding available More
 

Kids Bowl Free 2012
Kids can bowl two free games everyday all summer long.  Learn more here
 

Schenectady HS
Track
Community Use
SHS Track
Community Use Schedule
May [pdf]
 

We are in need of
Translators
SCSD is looking for translators of many languages.  $28/hr. More
 

Transition Thursdays
Training Schedule and Information
 May 17
3-5 pm
 Information Here  [pdf]

.............

Tuesday Nights
Girls Intramural Soccer Program
 Open to girls in grades 7-12
Held 6:30-8 pm
in Oneida MS gym
More

..............

 

Annual Great Escape Ticket & Season Pass Sale

 ...........................
Season Passes only $60
...........................
Schenectady Day June 10, 2012
 Get your tickets!

Note:  Date was changed form 6/3 to 6/10.

More Here
 
Basketball Camp
 Grades 3-12
 June 25-20

Schenectady Patriots Individual Skills Basketball Camp
Grades 3-12
June 25-29
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Flyer [pdf]
 
SUMMER PROGRAM
Mad Science is offering a half day or full day week long summer camp at various locations throughout the Capital District.  More
 

Reminders  from
School Health Office

Tips for Parents
from the School Health Office "When is my child too sick to go to school?"  Tips

 

Community
Sch'dy County & Sch'dy Youth Hockey Association present
Spring/Summer 2012 Skating Programs
Flyer [pdf]
 

Be Sure to Check This Out

 SCS-TV
Channel 17
 on Time Warner Cable

SCS-TV Daily Schedule Here
 
 
Schenectady
Dining
Schenectady
Dining Guide [pdf]
 
COMMUNITY
 Programs
Schenectady YMCA
 Free After School Pgm
Schenectady YMCA
Afterschool Prog.
Free to Mont Pleasant & Oneida MS
students.Homework help, tutoring and more!  Tuesdays & Thursday from
3-6 pm  Flyer [pdf]
 

YMCA Youth Programs
Updated Feb.08 2012
Youth & Teen
Winter Programs
& Schedule  [pdf]
 

Union College Programs
For Students
America Reads for Elementary School Students  Flyer [pdf]

Homework & Skills Development Program for Students in Grades
3-5 Flyer [pdf]
 
 

Schenectady
Pool

The SCSD and the Capital District YMCA have teamed up to open the SHS pool to the community.

Pool Memberships Available
.................



 Swim Lessons
for All Ages
..............

Children's Swim Clinic Begins April 2
...............

Summer Camp Opportunities
in the SHS Pool
..............

Look for info. on upcoming Master's Swim Program
.............

More information

Flyer with program information [pdf]

To swim in the pool, you need a swim pass which can be purchased at the new YMCA located at 433 State Street. Information on the pool, rates, schedule and more at the YMCA Website
 

Schenectady County Public Library
Events Calendar
 

Volunteer in
Your Community
Volunteer Opportunities in the Schenectady Community Here
 

We Need You
SCSD is inviting all parents of students with Special Needs to become a Parent Member.  More Here
 

Employment Postings


Head Coach Girls Varsity Basketball
 Posting
Closes May 08 2012

2012 SSCCORE Summer Learning Camp
3 Teachers/1 Nurse
 Posting
Closes May 09 2012

Paraprofessional
ACC at PV
 Posting
Closes May 11 2012

School Lunch Monitors
$9.24/Hour
2-3 Hours Per Day

Must have NYS Fingerprint Clearance
Application

More News

  

Link to Complete List of Stories, Updates,
Press Releases  & More Here

SCSD Program Links

2011-2012 Contract for Excellence

Title I
 About Title I
Title I Complaint Process

Online Learning Logo with Link to Online Learning Website

IT Support and Workshops, Blackboard, Softchalk, EETT & Online Courses

Blackboard Logo 
Online Learning Community

Discovery Education Logo with link to website

NEW YORK NET RESOURCES
FOR TEACHERS
 NYS Virtual Learning Space

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Programs & Events

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C4E

2011-2012 Contract
for Excellence
 

APPR Plan

Classroom Teachers & Building Principals
Annual Professional Performance Review Plan [pdf]Adopted by the Board of Education August 17.
 

School Tax Payments

School Tax Payments 
How to Pay School Taxes
 

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School Library Websites

Access School Library Catalogs from anywhere at anytime.
Index of
school library Websites

Summer Camps

YMCA Summer Camp Programs Brochure [pdf]
 Camp offering at SHS

Mad Science is offering a half day or full day week long summer camp at various locations throughout the Capital District.  More

 

Important Information
for Parents
2011-2012 YMCA Before & After School Programs
Programs are held at five SCSD Schools
More information & Registration form Here

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School Hours

BMI Reporting to NYS
 
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2012-2013
 Calendar Snapshot

2011-2012
 Calendar Snapshot

Calendar of Events

2011-2012
Schedule for Interim & Student Progress Reports
 
 Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement

Parental Involvement Policy & School Parent Compacts
 
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Schools In Need of Improvement/ Options
 Central Park International Magnet School (pdf)

Mont Pleasant Middle School (pdf)
 
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Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Implementation Timeline

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Title I

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Parents Can Access Student Grades, Attendance, Homework,
Standardized Test Results
 

Staff Notes

SCSD Education Foundation
Apply for education grants in Fall SCSD Education Foundation announces changes for 2012-2013 including more funding available More

Classroom Teachers & Building Principals
Annual Professional Performance Review Plan [PDF logo]Adopted by the Board of Education August 17.

2011-2012
 Payroll Dates

2011-2012
 Health Insurance Premiums

2012-2013
Health Insurance Premiums
 

Employee Benefits
Health Insurance Premiums and Benefits Comparisons HERE
 

Health & Safety
Health & Wellness
Here are some tips and precautionary measures you can take in order to stay healthy during flu season.

H1N1
Info. on Swine Flu & Tips For Flu Season Reminders Here 

BMI Reporting to NYS

Lead Poisoning Information

Playing Outdoors
Tips for Keeping Kids
Safe  HERE

Please Talk With your Children
Safe Passage and Abduction Prevention Tips

Bullying

Sch'dy Police Department

Schenectady Police Department Sex Offender Registry
 

Schenectady High School

Today's Bulletin


Scoresup.com

Restructuring
Overview of the Schenectady High School Restructuring Plan
 

Scoresup.com

Scores Up Logo with link to Website

SCS TV Logo with link to Website
 

Wellness

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Golden Apple Award

Golden Apple Award

Golden Apple
Employee Nomination Form

Golden Apple
Non-Employee
Nomination Form

 

Foundation for
Educational Excellence

Foundation for
Educational Excellence
 

Halls of Fame

Athletic Hall of Fame

January 19 2012
 SCD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Announced  Here

2011 Photo Gallery
Coming Soon

Athletic Hall of Fame '10
Congratulations to the
2010 Inductees & Honorees
Photo Gallery

2009 Athletic Hall of Fame & Reunion Dinner
Photo Gallery

Athletic Hall of Fame Website
 

Hall of Fame

Honoring Lifetime  Achievement
Hall of Fame

The SCSD Hall of Fame Committee  is accepting nominations for the district Hall of Fame    More
 
 

Suicide Prevention

Teen Screen
available to all Schenectady High School students

Are you feeling sad, lonely, empty, helpless, useless, depressed? Get Help. Please click HERE


Suicide Prevention Resources HERE

Sch'dy County Working Group on Girls HERE


School Taxes

2011-2012
School Tax
Payment Information
 How to Pay Your Taxes

New Feature!
Tax Bill/Receipt Lookup


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Calendar Reminders

SPORTS This Week
 

~ May 17 ~

10 am
Yates Magnet School
Spring Concert Grade 3, Band, Orchestra, Salina Street & Bel Canto

1:30 pm
Yates Magnet School Spring Concert Grades K-2

1:30 pm
Zoller ES
Spring Concert
Dress Rehearsal

3 pm
Transition Thursday

6 pm
Elmer Avenue ES
Talent Show

6:25 pm
CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge
3.5 mile race
Empire State Plaza

7 pm
Zoller ES
Spring Concert, 4-6 Band, Orchestra & Chorus
 

~ May 18 ~

Mont Pleasant MS
School Spirit Day

King Magnet School
Spring Fling

1:30 pm
Hamilton ES
Spring Concert, Grades 4-5

NYSSMA Solo Festival
 

~ May 21 ~

6 pm
Schenectady HS
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
 

~ May 22 ~

2:50-5:30 pm
Auditions for 2012-13 BRT Productions

6 pm
Elmer Avenue ES
Honors Night

5-6:30 pm
Mont Pleasant MS
Talent Show

6:30 pm
Paige Spring Concert
 

~ May 23 ~

1:15 pm
ACC at Pleasant Valley
Spring Concert

COMMUNITY
7-8:30 pm
Working Group on Girls Community Forum
First Reformed Church
8 N. Church St.
 

~ May 24 ~

1:30pm
Keane Spring Concert

Schenectady HS
Underclass Awards Night

 

~ May 25 ~

No School

District Offices Closed

Extra Recess Day since district did not use all 3 emergency closing days.
 

~ May 28 -  ~

No School

District Offices Closed

Memorial Day

 

~ May 29 ~

Schenectady HS
Senor Awards Night
 

~ May 30 ~

Lincoln ES
PTO/PPT Meeting
 

~ May 31 ~

6 pm
Schenectady HS
SSFA Concert in the Park

6 pm
Steinmetz Career &
Leadership Academy
Awards Night

6-7:30 pm
Howe School
An Artful Evening
 

~ June 01 ~

Steinmetz Career & Leadership Academy
School Picnic

1:30 pm
Howe
Spring Concert
 

~ June 02 ~

5-8 pm
Schenectady Swim Team
Reunion
The James' House
 

~ June 04 ~

5-7 PM
CPR/AED Training
Schenectady High School

 

~ June 05 ~

6:30 pm
Central Park MS
PTSO Meeting
 

~ June 06 ~

9:30 am
Roosevelt ES
Spring Concert
Grades K-3

9:30 am
King Magnet School
Spring Concert
PreK-Grade 3

12:30 pm
Mont Pleasant MS
Concert

1:30 pm
Yates Magnet School
Recorder Recital
Grades 3 & 6

2 pm
Roosevelt ES
Spring Concert
Grades 4-6
Instrumental & Vocal Ensembles

6:30 pm
Paige ES
PTO/PPT Meeting

7 pm
Board of Education
Schenectady HS
Black Box Theatre

Lincoln ES
Family Night
 

~ June 07 ~

9:30 am
King Magnet School
Spring Concert
Grade 4 Chorus, Grades 5 & 6 Chorus, Band & Orchestra

10 am
Lincoln ES
Spring Concert
PreK-Grade 3

2 pm
Lincoln ES
Spring Concert, Chorus, Band & Orchestra

4:30 pm
King Magnet School
PTO Meeting

7 pm
Van Corlaer ES
PTO Meeting
 

~ June 08 ~

9:30 am
King Magnet School
spring Concert
Grades 7 & 8
Chorus, Orchestra, Beginner & Advanced Bands

ACC at Pleasant Valley
 

~ June 09 ~

ACT Exam
 

~ June 10 ~

Schenectady Day at the Great Escape
 

~ June 11 ~

9:30 - 11am
ACC at PV
Kindergarten Orientation

3:30 pm
ACC at PV
PPT Meeting

3:45 pm
ACC at PV
PTO Meeting
 

~ June 12 ~

6:30 pm
Elmer Avenue ES
PTO/PPT Meeting

6:30 pm
Zoller ES
PTO Meeting
 

~ June 13 ~

NYS Regents Exams
Throgh June 21

Lincoln ES
PTO/PPT Meeting

Mont Pleasant MS
New Student Orientation/Parent Night

Roosevelt ES
PTO Meeting

7 pm
Central Park MS
Spring Concert
Grades 4-8 Vocal
 

~ June 14 ~

Elmer Avenue ES
Big Day Out
All Day with BBQ Lunch

6:30 pm
Schenectady HS
PPT/PTSO Meeting

Mont Pleasant MS
PTSO Orientation

Zoller ES
Honor Roll Dinner
 

~ June 15 ~

4 pm
ACC at PV
Carnival Fundraiser

Mont Pleasant MS
School Spirit Day

 

~ June 19 ~

ACC at PV
Moving UP Ceremonies

9:30 am
Elmer Avenue ES

Central Park Magnet School Family Fun Day

Zoller Es
Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony

5-7 PM
CPR/AED Training
Schenectady High School

6 pm
Oneida MS
PTO/PPT Meeting

 

 

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