News
June 2019
- 13: Glendaal Student Council is wrapping up a year of donations to the Animal Protective Foundation
- 13: Grade 7 students learn about nature in a deeper way at the Mine Kill State Park
- 13: SG Jazz Band to perform at opening of Freedom Park concerts on June 19
- 11: Free lunches available at Collins Park, First Reformed Church this summer
- 11: Summer reading suggestions announced by SG library media specialists
- 11: Board of Education recognizes retirees and students for special achievement
- 10: Congratulations to the Class of 2019 Scholastic Honor Award recipients!
- 7: Board of Education recognizes students and retirees
- 5: Grade 2 students at Lincoln check out the outdoors during the Environmental Fair at Five Rivers
- 3: SG girls from Glen-Worden, Lincoln, Sacandaga and the Middle School participate in the 5K Girls on the Run race
- 3: Call for presenters for the SG Wellness Day in October
May 2019
- 30: Girl Scout Troop 2637 and SG grade 8 students brighten the Animal Protective Foundation with their Silver Award Projects
- 30: Many thanks to these supporters of the PTSA After Prom!
- 29: Congratulations to four SG students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society
- 20: Summer 2019 interscholastic athletic information
- 15: The NYS Regents exam schedule has been announced
- 10: 10 graduating seniors recognized for playing sports at Division I or II colleges next year
- 8: Athletic Hall of Fame nominations are due by June 21
- 7: These six artists will be featured in the Festival of Young Artists 2019 at SPAC
- 7: S-G Middle School recognized as a No Place for Hate School – third year in a row
- 7: 2018-19 budget at a glance
April 2019
- 30: Congratulations to Scotia-Glenville’s Symphonic Band for winning Gold with Distinction!
- 25: Mamma Mia nominated as best high school musical through Proctors
- 22: Three candidates seeking two seats at on Board of Education at the May 21 vote
- 22: Fourth graders at Glendaal make flower seed strips for all students to plant
- 18: Glendaal students get a lesson in making healthy smoothies
- 18: Nearly 50 students help to feed 14,000 across the world
- 18: Congratulations to the newest National Honor Society members!
- 17: Parrots pay a visit to kindergarten students at Sacandaga
- 16: Spring Fling at the MS
- 11: These students will have their artwork on display at BOCES until May 24
- 10: Synthetic turf field proposal accepted by the Board of Education
- 9: Glen-Worden students serve breakfast to residents and others at the City Mission
- 5: S-G student artwork featured at 25th annual Horsing Around with the Arts show
- 4: S-G students have their work displayed at the Capital Region Media Arts Festival
- 4: State legislators adopt 2019-20 budget
- 4: Congratulations to the eight HS students and S-G educator recognized by the YMCA
- 1: Sixth grader wants to play tennis next year
March 2019
- 29: Glendaal students and staff celebrate reading success by taping principal to the wall
- 28: Is there a link to the GIVE program on this web site?
- 28: Congratulations to these Founders Day recipients
- 27: Sacandaga students work on their literacy skills – with help from some friends from the high school
- 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
- 18: Online tickets for HS musical
- 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?
- 12: Senior aged property tax exemption rising by $750
- 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?
- 18: All six S-G schools recognized as ‘Schools in Good Standing’ under the new federal ESSA law
- 3: Changes coming to the state’s Enhanced STAR program for seniors
- 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
- 5: PTA Reflections Contest participants – 2018
- 4: Congratulations to Abby Bacon and Gabe Winters-Bona, Athletes of the Month!
- 4: Eighth-grade students, families invited to Capital Region P-TECH information events – first is this Thursday, Dec. 6
- 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
- 29: District PTA Reflections recognition night set for Tuesday, Dec. 4
- 16: First Quarter grades are now available for Middle and High School students
- 13: HS fundraiser for Glendaal student nets hundreds for her and the girls’ basketball program
October 2018
- 31: Lincoln kindergartners explore their senses at the Ellms Family Farm
- 26: Health Care College Fair, Oct. 30, Albany College of Pharmacy
- 23: Congratulations to the newest Wilson reading graduates on the SG staff!
- 16: Congratulations to the latest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees!
- 12: Went to pick up my grandson today during the school relocation drill (at Glendaal)
- 5: Vien family contributes $500 to buy 33 pies for the City Mission
- 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
- 18: PSAT registration is Sept. 25-Oct. 3
- 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
- 17: 2018-19 district calendars have been mailed
- 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
- 14: Are grade 9 supply lists available before school starts?
- 10: Bucciferro, Feinberg elected as Board of Education officers
June 2018
- 21: Congratulations to the Class of 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
- 1: When is the ceiling at the Middle School going to be replaced?
April 2018
- 19: Dozens attend Community Safety Forum
- 13: Who was the first inductee in the SGHS hall of fame?
- 10: When will the 2018-19 calendar be available?
- 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: Why would you consider cutting back on kindergarten?
- 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
- 8: What is the schools policy for drop off/pick up. Specifically, where am I allowed to drop off a student?
- 2: If you have appointments all day and can’t make it back to school can you still go to your Modified Sport
November 2017
- 29: Do you know a child who is homeless?
- 13: Show your Scotia-Glenville pride with TartanWear!
- 7: If we filled out a report card request form to receive a paper copy of the report card last year, do we have to fill out another this year?
- 3: Why are middle school students given a numerical grade in art and music instead of pass/fail?
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
- 25: It is really hot today, and several other schools are closing early. Why isn’t Scotia-Glenville doing the same?
- 18: NYS Education Department approves new learning standards
- 12: I know the schools received our children’s state test scores already. When are they going to be sent to us?
- 11: Teachers, nurses and school district reach four-year contract
- 11: Next Generation Learning Standards adopted by state
August 2017
- 23: My daughter has forgotten her lunch account number. How can we find out what the number is? My school bucks doesn’t have her number listed. Thank you.
- 23: Just as a point of information , the 2017-2018 calendar has Rosh Hashanah starting at sundown on the 21st of September. The correct date is Wednesday, the 20th of September.
- 21: Why is the community only hearing about the change in the bus relocation plan to Niskayuna now? I find it hard to believe that all this happened overnight or even over a few months.
- 19: My daughters physical is not until November. What do I do? She needs one for second grade. Will you not let her attend school because of this?
July 2017
- 25: I wanted to know if you would be collecting school supplies for students in need for the upcoming school year. Also, if there was a fund to donate towards breakfast/lunch for students in need. Thank you.
- 25: I noticed that the District uses the Responsive Classroom Approach – Yeah! I appreciate how the approach emphasizes how teacher language/behaviors effect children’s learning/behavior. That being said I see that it goes through 8th grade.
- 20: I was looking at the calendar for 2017-18. There appears to be a miscalculation in the number of instructional days.
- 6: S-G sharing Niskayuna bus garage this summer; may continue to use after school begins
June 2017
- 24: Susan Swartz’s graduation speech
- 24: Margaret Scognamiglio’s graduation speech
- 24: Aidan Chaffin’s graduation speech
- 15: Turf Field program brings small crowd
- 14: Remember to bring your thoughts and questions to the Fields Forum
- 12: Board of Education statements about Class of 2017 graduates
- 8: Fields forum to be held Thursday, June 15 at the Middle School
May 2017
- 22: Is SG offering a Driver’s Ed course this summer? If so, is the class still available?
- 16: Thank You Scotia-Glenville!
- 16: I found out at 5 p.m. via a friend posting on Facebook that there were school district elections yesterday. I did not have time to research candidates, get home from work, and make it to a polling location by that point in the day.
- 8: Assessment growth means lower tax rate increase projected for 2017-18
April 2017
March 2017
- 27: Board of Education supports budget proposal as it now stands
- 20: Superintendent presents plan to close budget tax levy gap
- 13: Board facing nearly $300,000 gap in 2017-18 budget proposal
- 6: Most board members want to stay under the state’s tax levy cap
February 2017
- 27: Superintendent presents “rollover” budget as beginning point
- 18: I would like to thank the district (particularly the administration) for the respectful yet honest responses to the stakeholders thoughts/concerns. What a wonderful gift; thank you.
- 15: My daughter is enrolled in Scotia Glenville High School and is in 11th grade. I just moved to Schenectady but want to keep her in Scotia-Glenville schools.
- 13: You need to close the school it’s still slippery an the wind is terrible I’ll sue this district if my kids get in an accident cause of your greediness.
January 2017
- 24: You better close never mind the money it’s about safety
- 24: Why is there school when there is clearly a lot of snow on the ground for walkers who have to walk to school should be sent a bus because how are we suppose to walk to school when there over 2 feet of snow and it’s still snowing and we’re suppose to walk that’s not fair
- 11: Is there a 2 hour delay today 1/11/17
- 3: Comments from two bullying forums in December are now available.