Worried about how much money is going into your application costs? SUNY has given students an opportunity to apply to a maximum of five campuses - free of charge. The application period started on October...

From playing Quarterback in the Afro-American Semi-Pros while in High School, to enlisting in the Vietnam war, to becoming a minister and a beacon to Schenectady County, 80 year old retired pastor, veteran...

Don Rittner is a man of many hats. In fact, if you look him up online chances are you will see him sporting his brown hat. A former Schenectady County historian, Rittner is known for writing many books...

The pandemic has significantly impacted the socialization of young people, particularly those who were isolated during their critical developmental periods. In 2024, a study from the Pew Research Center...

How has the pandemic affected people’s mental health? Feelings of anxiety, stress and even loneliness became extremely common over quarantine. The pandemic disrupted daily routines, and limited our...

Christopher Chank is our principal at the Early College in the High School-Smart Transfer program and the SSFA Musical Theater Program at Proctors. We tend to fail in recognising the people right in...

During school budget balloting Tuesday, voters approved the $300 million capital project by a 79% approval rate. According to the Daily Gazette, superintendent Anibal Soler Jr. stated that he believed...

Motivation and self-care suddenly seem out of reach when Regents exams, IB exams, or even personal and academic deadlines come about. And now is the time that they all come together. To help you get back...

Dear Readers,  Welcome to the launch of the official student news site for Schenectady High, the Phoenix. My name is Cameron Adams and I’m the new editor of the school's restored newspaper. ...

Check out what's happening in SHS Clubs in the Clubs Corner folder. Featured today is the pilot episode of the SHS Video Club newscast.

Schenectady High School will get some major fixes - including the bathrooms - over the next couple years if voters approve the superintendent's plan. Superintendent Anibal Soler Jr. detailed a proposal...

Jennifer Stevens, one of Schenectady High School's math teachers, has gained her National Board Certification (NBC) for teaching as of 2022. Obtaining a certification takes very hard work, and lots...