News
March 2020
- 30: Letter to Families – New Home Learning begins this week
- 27: Classes canceled until Wednesday, April 15 by state order
- 27: Glendaal staff “parade” in their cars to students’ houses
- 25: UPDATE to parents – 3/25/20; New learning to begin April 1
- 24: Board of Education adopts $58.1 million budget for the 2020-21 school year
- 24: AP testing moving online
- 21: K-12 learning resources during the school shutdown
- 20: Message from Superintendent Susan Swartz; Chromebook survey
- 20: NYS grades 3-8 tests canceled by state
- 20: Printed academic materials to be made available to parents
- 20: Childcare information for first responders and health care workers
- 19: Frequently Asked Questions from Scotia-Glenville
- 18: SG campuses are OFF LIMITS
- 17: Update to school closing information: schools closed until at least March 31; backpack pickup information
- 16: Use of track during school shutdown
- 16: Food to be provided for K-12 students during shutdown
- 13: All S-G schools closed March 16-20 “out of an abundance of caution.”
- 13: All activities involving community, visitor use of schools are canceled until at least April 20
- 13: Founder’s Day on Thursday, March 19 POSTPONED
- 13: Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day at Glendaal
- 13: Guidance for Schools with Identified Cases of COVID-19
- 12: S-G music groups perform at Empire State Plaza for Music in Our Schools Month
- 11: Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- 11: Incoming kindergarten teacher
- 11: Superintendent proposes nearly $465,000 in reductions; no impact on current programs
- 10: Notification about lockdown drills in schools – followup question
- 10: 5th annual Reading for the Mission brings 35 students to the Middle School
- 10: 2020-21 school calendar is posted
- 9: Update on the coronavirus situation
- 9: More than 100 students gather for Lincoln Literacy Night
- 9: HS team heading to states for Odyssey of the Mind
- 5: Three BOE seats up for re-election during May 19 election
- 5: Fashion students design bags to help church group, New Yorkers cope with plastic bag ban
- 4: Fireball Fitness Day gets Glendaal students moving!
- 2: Coronavirus information to stay safe
February 2020
- 26: Senior Andrew Roche making things happen at CTE automotive program
- 25: Board of Education opts against exceeding maximum 2.67% state tax levy cap
- 12: PTA Council Founder’s Day being held on March 19 at River Stone Manor
- 11: Congratulations Juliann and Zack for being named this months Athletes of the Month!
- 7: Class reunion information
- 6: High School parking lot in rough shape
- 6: 19 S-G students to display their artwork at Proctor’s
- 4: 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame application available
- 3: What musical is the Drama Club at the high school performing this spring?
January 2020
- 28: Shaun Evans brings his son’s story of grit to Glendaal
- 13: When did the first quarter end?
- 8: General Notice Of COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights
October 2019
- 17: Flu Facts for the upcoming season
- 10: Grade 6 students participate in Kindness in Chalk: An Anti-Bullying Movement
September 2019
- 25: Can students wear athletic gear to school?
- 23: Where can I buy Tartan Wear?
- 6: Mentoring Appointments, 2019-20
- 6: Board of Education goals, 2019-20
- 5: Scotia-Glenville students return to school after a restful summer break
- 3: When is the open house?
- 3: Leftover lunch account money
August 2019
- 26: Do we need to watch the Khan Academy videos?
- 13: Growth in the town tax base cuts the S-G tax increase for 2019-20
- 9: Substitutes – Board of Education meeting, Aug. 12, 2019
July 2019
- 24: Wearing a mouth mask at school
- 2: Algebra II help during the school year
- 1: Why are old pictures used in the yearbook?
June 2019
- 29: Graduation speeches – June 29, 2019
- 24: Language finals are NOT Regents exams
- 7: Board of Education recognizes students and retirees
May 2019
- 7: These six artists will be featured in the Festival of Young Artists 2019 at SPAC
- 7: 2018-19 budget at a glance
April 2019
- 22: Three candidates seeking two seats at on Board of Education at the May 21 vote
- 18: Glendaal students get a lesson in making healthy smoothies
- 18: Nearly 50 students help to feed 14,000 across the world
- 17: Parrots pay a visit to kindergarten students at Sacandaga
- 16: Spring Fling at the MS
- 10: Synthetic turf field proposal accepted by the Board of Education
- 4: State legislators adopt 2019-20 budget
- 1: Sixth grader wants to play tennis next year
March 2019
- 28: Is there a link to the GIVE program on this web site?
- 27: Public Displays of Affection (PDA) at the Middle School
- 22: Why do we have the Tartan as a mascot?
- 21: Glen-Worden students stretching their minds after school in the Learn to Code Club
- 19: RPI Ambassadors bring their love of engineering to students at the Middle School
- 19: Board of Education adopts $56.95 million budget; still hopes to bring tax increase down
- 15: Empire State Plaza artwork to return to Scotia-Glenville for a reception on March 26
- 14: S-G very short on bus drivers, doubling up runs and causing buses to arrive late and early in some cases
- 14: Congratulations to Mariel Calderon for having her artwork recognized in a regional art show
- 14: Middle School Spring Dance?
- 13: Budget update: spending plan will include elementary mental health and guidance services
- 11: Mamma Mia scheduled for March 22 and 23 at HS auditorium
- 11: Petition to run for the Board of Education is now available
- 8: BOE members discuss their hopes for 2019-20 budget; support adding elementary mental health services
- 8: Congratulations to these 13 artists who are displaying their work at the Four Freedoms display
- 8: Glendaal students and families raise money for the American Heart Association
- 4: Sacandaga MAGS event for boys was a hit!
February 2019
- 26: Carry forward budget for 2019-20 presented by superintendent; situation looks better than past years
- 26: District-wide Faculty Talent Show being held on Thursday, Feb. 28
- 15: Are tank tops allowed at the Middle School?
- 11: Trying to find names of staff members on website
- 6: Congratulations to these eight PTA Reflections regional winners
- 5: SPAC’s Classical Kids program treating grades 4 and 5 on May 9
January 2019
- 31: Connection Circles rescheduled to Thursday, March 21
- 31: The weather outside is frightful…be sure your children are dressed appropriately; bus garage has no phone service
- 30: BOE receives update on May 2018 capital project
- 23: Is the Middle School a safe place for LGBTQ+ students?
- 2: Kindergartners and guests at Sacandaga gather for Storytime fun
December 2018
- 20: Jared O’Connor part of the effort to help the ill wife of a BOCES teacher
- 12: Kindergartners, first graders enjoy first Book Buddies program at Sacandaga
- 7: Sacandaga kindergartners explore wet Gingerbread men
- 6: Cookie Fundraiser on Dec. 8 will benefit the Weekend Backpack program and high school food pantry
- 5: Students recognized for their creativity in the PTA Reflections contest
- 4: Congratulations to Abby Bacon and Gabe Winters-Bona, Athletes of the Month!
- 3: Connection Circle to be held on Thursday, Dec. 6; SG wants to hear from families and students
- 3: Art Club students decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees
November 2018
October 2018
- 23: Congratulations to the newest Wilson reading graduates on the SG staff!
- 12: Went to pick up my grandson today during the school relocation drill (at Glendaal)
- 4: The Drama Club has a play listed on the calendar for the 20th and 21st but does not say what the play is?
September 2018
- 27: S-G state test scores show high levels of proficiency
- 10: Computers for kids program collecting names of students who need computers
- 7: Music Lovers – Join the Friends of Music!
- 6: Welcome back to school! Check out a few photos from all six schools.
August 2018
- 27: Athletic Department stresses the 7 C’s of Athletic Leadership through Service
- 23: Advice for incoming kindergarten students – and their parents
- 15: Be sure your child gets a physical before school starts if necessary
- 14: Board of Education receives capital project update
- 14: Scotia-Glenville, Niskayuna, and BOCES create new shared transportation service
- 8: Can Middle School students come into the building before schools starts?
July 2018
- 25: Katie Gallagher spending her senior year in Morocco
- 10: Bucciferro, Feinberg elected as Board of Education officers
June 2018
- 12: Retiring staff and students are recognized by the Board of Education
- 5: NYS Comptroller issues audit on S-G finances and extra-curricular clubs
May 2018
- 26: 2018 budget exit survey results available
- 15: Thank You, Scotia-Glenville!
- 4: UPDATED LOCATIONS: Two more sessions scheduled to discuss details of the Capital Project on May 5 and May 14
- 3: May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month; check out these daily parent tips
April 2018
- 19: Dozens attend Community Safety Forum
- 10: Board of Education adopts 2018-19 school budget
- 5: State approves budget, S-G to get an additional 1.9 percent
March 2018
- 27: Superintendent outlines possible program reductions
- 22: More details released about the May 15 capital project vote
- 20: Superintendent presents first list of potential budget reductions
- 19: Glenville police conclude investigation into social media threat
- 15: Board of Education hears financial impact of capital project
- 15: Board of Education reviews budget, decides not to exceed state tax levy limit
- 15: The situation the day after the social media threat
- 14: Walk Outs held despite social media threat
- 14: A message from Superintendent Susan Swartz
- 5: Superintendent outlines buildings and grounds, transportation budgets
February 2018
- 13: “Roll over” 2018-19 budget presented to the Board of Education
- 5: Career and Technical School offers opportunities for students
January 2018
- 31: Information about the flu
- 31: The fields used by hundreds of students each day are in rough shape, getting worse
- 18: Governor Unveils Executive Budget, School Aid Proposals
November 2017
October 2017
- 23: Capital project moving forward; BOE needs to trim proposal
- 1: NEWSLETTER STORY: Fields, auditorium proposal going to the voters May 15
September 2017
- 18: NYS Education Department approves new learning standards
- 11: Teachers, nurses and school district reach four-year contract
- 11: Next Generation Learning Standards adopted by state
July 2017
June 2017
- 15: Turf Field program brings small crowd
- 14: Remember to bring your thoughts and questions to the Fields Forum