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Budget  Vote & BOE Election * May 21 *  Noon - 9 pm Polling Locations

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Everybody Counts; Everybody Learns

Laurence T. Spring, Superintendent
108 Education Drive, Schenectady, NY  12303   *    Ph: 518.370.8100

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MAY 21:  BUDGET VOTE & SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
Schenectady residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 21 to vote on the school district spending plan and to elect three members to the Board of Education.  Please note, the number of election sites have been reduced.  Please check here, as your site may have changed.   Street Guide


2013-2014 Budget

School Board adopts $159 million budget
Residents head to polls on May 21; Polling places have changed

The Schenectady City School District Board of Education adopted a 2013-2014 Budget of $159,294,735. The spending plan is a 2.08% increase over the current year, includes a one percent impact on the tax levy and is well below the school tax levy limit. This is the first time in three years that the district is asking for a levy increase.      *  Details, Newletter & Notices Here


School Board Election

Five Candidates are running for three seats on the Board of Education.

  Board of Education Candidates



Meet the Candidates - Flyer pdf

League of Women Voters is hosting a Candidate's Forum
May 15, 7 pm
in the Schenectady H.S. Black Box Theatre

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2012-2013
School Tax
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Tax Bill/Receipt Lookup

Calendar Reminders

SPORTS
This Week

~May 17

Pleasant Valley Wii Dance & Fitness Night

~May 21

Schenectady HS Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
SHS Auditorium
6:30 pm (Piano Recital in FA Lobby at 5:30 pm)

Annual School District Budget Vote
Noon-9 pm
  

~ May 22

Lincoln Annual BBQ Run/Walk

Board of Education Meeting
Schenectady HS Cafeteria
7 pm

~ May 23
Community
STAMP Meeting
regarding absentee landlords
Library McChesney Room
6:30 pm

~ May 24

No School
Unused Snow Day

~ May 27

No School
Memorial Day Observed 

~ May 28

Yates
PTO Meeting

Schenectady HS Senior Awards Night  6 pm

~ May 30

SCLA Awards Night
6 pm

Schenectady HS PTO Meeting
6:30 pm

~ May 31

SCLA School Picnic

Paige BBQ & Bike Rodeo

Sayles School of Fine Arts Project Dance

~June 03

Pleasant Valley
PPT/PTO Meeting
2:45 pm

~June 05

Lincoln
PTO/PPT Meeting
2:30 pm

Board of Education Meeting
Mont Pleasant Middle School Cafeteria
7 pm
 

~June 06

Hamilton 
PTO
5 pm

Sayles School of Fine Arts Pops Concert in the Park
Central Park 
6 pm

Van Corlaer
PTO Meeting
6 pm

Central Park
PTSO Meeting
6:30 pm

~June 07

Zoller Bug Picnic

Woodlawn Field Day 

~June 10
Pleasant Valley Kindergarten Orientation 9:30 am

~June 11

Pleasant Valley Kindergarten Orientation
9:30 am

NYS Regents Examination Period through 6/20

Keane PTO Meeting
2:30 pm

Zoller PTO Meeting
6:15 pm

~June 12

Pleasant Valley Field Day

Elmer Avenue
PTO Meeting
3:30 pm

~June 13

Elmer Big Day Out

FDR Family Picnic
5 pm

Zoller 
Honor Roll dinner
6:15 pm

Mont Pleasant Middle School
New Student Orientation/ Parent Night

~June 14

Pleasant Valley Carnival Fundraiser 4 pm

Mont Pleasant Middle School Dress Up Day

Mont Pleasant Middle School 8th Grde Dance

~June 16
Father's Day
~June 17

Van Corlaer Field Day

Woodlawn Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony

~June 18

Pleasant Valley Kindergarten  Moving Up Ceremony
9 am

Van Corlaer 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
10 am

Woodlawn 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

~June 19

Half Day
Grades K-6

Pleasant Valley 6th Grade Elevation Celebration
9 am

Central Park
8th Grade Elevation Celebration

Board of Education Meeting
Schenectady HS Cafeteria
7 pm

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Updated 05/09/13
Public Hearing
 

2013 Election Site Changes

The number of polling sites for school the school board election & budget vote has been reduced.  Please check here as your polling site may have changed.

2013  Election Sites & Maps

 
2013-2014 Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-K Information, Application, Lottery Here  Applications must be submitted by May 31.  Lottery drawing will take place June 7, 2013.
 

Register for Kindergarten Now!
Welcome Class of 2026

It's not too early to register!
If your child will be 5 years old by December 1, 2013, you can register him or her for Kindergarten in SCSD now!  Go here for the registration form and list of documents you need for school registration.

All Student Registration takes place at the
Family Welcome Center at Ellis (McClellan St.) ->
Flyer


2013-2014 Calendar pdf document (adopted on 4/17)

 

The Latest

 

* No School May 24 & May 27
District Offices are Closed
* Community:  STAMP Meeting
regarding absentee landlords
Library McChesney Rm, May 23, 6:30 pm
* Schenectady HS Underclassmen Awards Ceremony  May 21 6:30 pm SHS Auditorium
(Piano Recital in FA Lobby at 5:30 pm)
* Budget  Vote & BOE Election
May 21, Noon - 9 pm Polling Locations
* Board of Education Meeting
May 22, 7 pm, Sch'dy HS Cafeteria
* SHS Track May Community Use Schedule
*

SHS Football Team set to open 2013 Season at Carrier Dome Tickets available now.

Library Cards:  If your child is 5 years or older, he or she is eligible for a free library card.  More

Calendar of Events at the Sch'dy County Public Library on Clinton St Here

 

Inside Our Schools

Schenectady High School Senior Art ShowSchenectady High School
Senior Art Show
On Display through June 6 in the Butzel Gallery. 

Awards Reception May 28 * 5-6 p.m.

Varsity Baseball
Schenectady HS Varsity defeated Amsterdam 7-5 on Thursday, May 16.
May 14 2013  SHS Senior wins Business Review's "Future Business Leader" award  Congratulations Yogita Telhu
Congratulations Yogita Telhu
Varsity Baseball
Schenectady HS Varsity defeated CBA 8-6 on Thursday, May 9.
May 03 2013
Schenectady High School Chamber Choir brings home gold medal Read

SHS Chamber Choir
Schenectady high
students' message to potential homebuyers: "You're missing out on a great thing if you just  pass us by." 
More  
May 2013
Long Range Planning Update
video cameraLearn about the SHS Band Program Here
DAILY GAZETTE 4/29:  Teens to Homebuyers:  "Schenectady schools shine"  Read
April 21 2013
Elmer Class of 2021 writes "Stories that Dance"

SHS Football Team set to open 2013 Season at Carrier Dome  The Schenectady High School Varsity Football Team will open the 2013-14 Football Season in Syracuse University's Carrier Dome when they take on Fayetteville Manlius on September 6 at 8 p.m. in the New York State High School Football Kickoff Classic. More

April 09 2013
Congratulations
SHS takes 2 of the 7 regional awards  Schenectady students take two top awards at Regional Art Competition
8 SHS students had pieces selected for the show

Meet Tia Ashburn
She's Undroppable

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May

May 9:  School Nurses' Day

May 12:  Mother's Day

May 13-19:  Children's Book Week

May 15:  Shavuot

May 15:  Peace Officers' Memorial Day

May 18:  Armed Forces Day

May 20:  Victoria Day

May 27:  Memorial Day

 

Seasonal Flu Begins in Fall
News From Dept. of  Health
 English | Spanish      Guide for Parents

 
Bidding Notices & RFP's are now available off of the Business Office page  Notices Here
 

  Health,  Safety & Other Resources

Parent/Athlete Concussion Information
Suicide Prevention  Staying Healthy
Staying Safe Bullying
Underage Drinking Resources
Flu Facts for Parents  

   

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Driving Directions

Community Partners Directory

 
Volunteering in SCSD
SEEKING HEROES
Volunteer and Make a Difference  Learn more here.
 

SCHENECTADY STUDENTS are
UNDROPPABLE.

Meet Iquann Cornish
He's Undroppable

Meet Tia Ashburn
She's Undroppable

Meet Ashante Davis.
He's Undroppable.

Meet Josh Lake. 
He's Undroppable

Meet Chris Molina
He's Undroppable 

 

 
 

Why Schenectady?
Facts about SCSD

DAILY GAZETTE 4/29:  Teens to Homebuyers:  "Schenectady schools shine"  Read

About Schenectady Schools

Why Schenectady High School
 



Why SHS?
Students will tell you.....





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Learn about the SHS Band Program Here

Please Visit!
The best way for you to learn more about our schools, programs, teachers, student body & climate is to come in and see for yourself.

Visit Schenectady High School

SCSD National Board Certified Teachers
 

 

Curriculum Corner


Keeping Up With
Educational Changes
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Changes in laws, standards,
requirements, expectations & more

Stay Connected Here

Here are some resources that provide information on Common Core, answers to frequently asked questions and some sample questions and ways you can help your child prepare for the test.  

ELA and Math Common Core   Standards & Assessments
Presentation to the Board of Education March 2013

Understanding Common Core Standards

ELA & Math
Test Guides for ELA & Math

Common Core Standards
& Your Child

 

Family Engagement

Family Engagement Tools

    Reading Strategies & Tips

   

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  2012-2013
2012-2013
Contract for Excellence
Public Hearing was held 10/3/12
  • Budget
    2012-2013 Budget
     
  • Property Tax Cap
    Understanding NY's Property Tax Cap Levy as It Relates to Schools Here

 
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3-2014
  Staff Notes

APPR
Plan

8/22/12  SED approved SCSD evaluation plan & posted it as a model plan