Schenectady residents will head to the polls on May 15 to vote on a $194 million spending plan that adds $1.5 million in programs & services and lowers the tax levy by $500,000. More information here.

Two Oneida MS teams tied for 1st place in the Regional SeaPerch Challenge held April 15. Both teams advance to the 2018 International Contest scheduled for June. Click here for more.

Two board of education seats are up for election on May 15. Each is for a three-year term. If you are interested in running, please click here. Nominating petitions are due in the clerk's office by 5 p.m. on April 25.

The Times Union announced on April 2 that SHS Senior Maazin Ahmed was selected as the 2018 Athlete of the Year. Also congrats to all-stars Trebor Davis, Keegan Cochrane, Colin James & Mary Liebers. Click here for more & a link to the T.U. article.

Register now for the 4-week summer enrichment program that will be held July 9-August 3. Program runs Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. All meals provided. Click here for more & to register.

#projectbehere! Being here every day is important. If your child puts up a fight and doesn't want to come to school, he or she may be experiencing anxiety. Click here for tips on helping children gain confidence and coping skills.

Parents of American hero, Jason Dunham, talk with MPMS students about the life of their courageous son who sacrificed his life in the Iraq War. You can catch the story Friday night at 4, 5 and 6 on NewsChannel 13.

Tim Edwards of Camille A Brown & Dancers, provided a workshop and led 350 students in dance.

Click here for a link to the Daily Gazette story about the "My Brother's Keeper" new mentorship program underway in Schenectady schools.

SCSD is committed to understanding, recognizing & responding to children impacted by trauma. Click here to learn about the work we are doing and the steps we have taken toward developing trauma sensitive environments.