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Back to School: Important Dates & Supply Lists

By Gladys Dunbar August 18, 2016
We still have several weeks of summer left, but it will be here before you know it. Stay ahead by knowing when the school starts, plus other important dates and the school's supply list. Early Back to school shopping has its advantages, it allows you to find the best deals, the widest selection and you beat the crowd! 

Listed below are the Public schools in our Schenectady County. If it is highlighted that means it has a link which will take you to the school's supply list posted online. If the school's name is not highlighted, please check back next week for updates. 


Duanesburg Central School District
Sept 7 - 1st Day of School for Grades 1-12 and Kindergarten Orientation
Sept 8 - 1st Day of School for Kindergarten
Sept. 15 — Open House 6 to 8pm: K - 6
Sept. 22 — Open House 6 to 8pm: JR/SR HS
Supply list for K-6 
Updated 7th Grade Supply list

Mohanasen Central School District 
Aug 30| High School Freshmen and New Students Orientation at 6pm
Sept 7 - Classes Begin and Kindergarten Orientation
Supply list: Brandt Primary SchoolPinewood Intermediate SchoolDraper Middle School| Mohanasen High School


Niskayuna Central School District 

Sept 6 - Classes Begin Grades 1-8 and 9th Grade Orientation
Sept 7 - High School Classes Begin 
Sept 8 - First Full Day of Kindergarten
Supply list: Birchwood Elementary School, Craig Elementary School, Glencliff Elementary SchoolHillside Elementary SchoolRosendale Elementary SchoolVan Antwerp Middle School, Iroquois Middle School, Niskayuna High School


Scotia-Glenville Central School District 
Aug 24, 9am to 12pm  - Grade 9 Orientation
Sept 7 - 1st Day of School Grades 1-12, Kindergarten Visitation Day 
Sept 8 - 1st Day of School Kindergarten 
Supply list: Glendall Elementary School, Glenworden Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Sacandaga Elementary School, Middle School, Senior High School


Shalmont Central School District 
Sept 1 - 9th Grade & New Student Orientation
Sept 8 - 1st Day of School Grades 1 - 12
Sept 9 - 1st Full Day of Kindergarten
Updated Supply lists: Jefferson Elementary SchoolSchalmont Middle School, Schalmont High School 


Schenectady City School District 
Aug 17, 10am - Woodlawn Pre-K and Kindergarten Playdate Flyer
Aug 31, 6pm to 8pm - Schenectady High School Freshmen Orientation
Sept 6 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Back to School Night
Sept 15 - Elementary Schools Back to School Night
Sept 22 - Middle Schools Back to School Night
Sept 27 - Schenectady High School Back to School Night
Updated  Supply lists (Elementary): Hamilton, Howe, Keane, Lincoln, M.L.King, Paige, Pleasant Valley, Van Corlaer, WoodlawnYatesZoller. (Middle Schools): Central Park, Mont Pleasant, Oneida (High Schools): Schenectady HS, Steinmetz CLA 


I hope this list helps you get prepared for going back to school so that you can focus on enjoying the last few weeks of summer break!