main content starts hereParent resources for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Given that this is a fluid and potentially rapidly developing situation, we will use this web page to share information and resources as the circumstances warrant.

Any time-sensitive, critical information will be shared via the district’s School Messenger notification system, which can send emails, text messages and phone calls.

Most recent district update

Meal pick-up information

Schenectady County Food Pantries

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Resources

Childcare resources

Office of Children and Family Services Childcare

If you are a parent or caregiver who needs child care, please complete this parent need for child care survey. Based on the information you provide about your job, employer, number of children, and financial need, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) may be able to help you find the child program you need. It may be a challenge to find child care due to COVID-19 related program closures, however the staff at OCFS are trying their best to support families to find the high-quality child care that they need.

Child Care Resource and Referral Agency

Brightside Up (formally Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council, Inc.) will ask you about the kind of care you are looking for, the ages of your children, the hours of care you need and other specifics such as any special needs your child might have. They will be able to give you a list of providers that most closely meet your needs. Please contact Ms. Abbe Kovacik, Executive Director:

Childcare scholarship available

New York State is using a portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to provide child care to income-eligible essential workers at no cost. Learn how you can apply.

Testing Updates for K-12

Transportation to charter/non-public schools

Please note that due to the closure of schools, we will accept all parental requests for transportation to charter and nonpublic schools submitted on or before April 15, 2020. Learn more and download that form here.

Information about COVID-19