Students inspire a more equitable environment

A group of Scotia-Glenville sixth graders returned to their elementary school this week and were greeted with cheers from enthusiastic students, staff and administrators that were spread out across the new ADA compliant walkway at Glendaal.  “I am so proud of our 2022-23 student council members who worked so hard to make this project a …

2023-24 Roving Art Show

Featuring student artists from: SG Middle School, High School, and Elementary Schools: Glendaal, Glen-Worden, Lincoln, and Sacandaga The 24th annual Roving Art Show will kick off with a reception at the Holiday at the Atrium on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Please arrive for the Opening Reception at 6:15 p.m. Certificates will be presented at 6:30 p.m. …

SRO educates middle schoolers on good character and internet safety

Officer A, Scotia-Glenville’s School Resource Officer (SRO), conducted an assembly at the middle school for all three grade levels separately. The assembly aimed to educate students on good character, internet safety, and cyberbullying. “I was so impressed with the participation from the middle schoolers during these assemblies,” said Officer A.  Students had the chance to …

Girl Scouts honored for Bronze Award

Scotia Girl Scout Troop #2244 has been recognized by the district for their incredible service to the school community. Twelve students banded together and contributed money for materials to assemble a Gaga pit on school grounds, which earned them the Girl Scout Bronze Award. It was no easy feat, but the young students worked hard …

Religious observance is not an absence

COMMENT: Yom Kippur (Monday, September 25) Jews are obliged to observe the day and you are forcing them to go to school against their religion because you can’t take those days and move the school day to the date I wrote at the top, Tuesday, September 26. No wonder enrollment has been declining. I wrote …

(Draft) 2023-24 Districtwide Safety Plan is available for public comment

The proposed Districtwide Safety Plan for Scotia-Glenville CSD addresses the needs of all schools within the district and is consistent with a confidential detailed emergency response plan at the school building level. It is also used to facilitate coordination with local and county resources in the event of an emergency. Community members can provide feedback …

A message to taxpayers from the Town of Glenville

Notice to Glenville residents who pay Scotia-Glenville or Niskayuna school taxes It has come to our attention the 2023 school tax bills were sent out with conflicting due dates. The correct dates are on the lower portion of the bill, which are as follows: Penalty free period: September 1- October 2, 2023 Penalty of 2% …

How PE class can increase road safety

This week at SGHS, law enforcement shared the connection between Driver Education and Physical Education with students. Sergeant Mark Agostino and Officer Tyler Paluba visited the high school for two days to have the opportunity to speak with all gym classes about traffic safety. Students gained an understanding of how the skills learned in PE …

Early Release for Emergency Drill: Thursday, Oct 5

Thursday, October 5, all Scotia-Glenville schools will be released 15 minutes early for an annual emergency drill. The district is required to perform drills in accordance with our school safety plan.   Release Times:  Glendaal: 2:55 p.m. Glen-Worden: 2:50 p.m. Lincoln: 3:00 p.m. Sacandaga: 2:55 p.m. Middle School: 2:05 p.m. High School: 2:15 p.m. Please …

All SG households were mailed a 2023-24 school calendar

COMMENT: We never received a district calendar in the mail. Are copies available still? RESPONSE: Printed calendars were mailed throughout the district. We are sorry to hear you did not receive your copy. If you have a student in school, there are extra copies in each building you can pick up or have sent home …

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