The Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation recently held the annual Education Celebration at the Stockade Inn.  The gala celebrated the achievements of the students and staff of the Schenectady City School District and reflected on some of the school district's finest achievements and most generous benefactors.  Entertainment was provided by the Schenectady High School Chamber Choir.

The foundation recognized members of the school community by presenting Crystal Apple Awards.  Gary Comley received the Outstanding Alumnus Award.  Reverend Phil Grigsby, Rowie Taylor and Kay Ackerman accepted the Community Education Advocate Award on behalf of Schenectady County Embraces Diversity, which was honored for its contributions to the schools and the county.  Schenectady City School District Teacher of the Year, Kathleen Ferguson was also recognized by the foundation.

The mission of the Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation is to provide funding for the enhancement of learning opportunities not otherwise available to the student in Schenectady schools.  Past donations have been used to support a greenhouse for science projects, field trips, drama productions, classroom literacy centers, equipment for Speedminton, music equipment and instruments, a weather science center and more. 

The Education Celebration is a tribute to the students and adults who have contributed to that mission.

If you would like to learn more, please contact Gary Comley at gcomley8@gmail.com or call 708-9029 or Bill Schultz at wschult2@nycap.rr.com or call 393-4521.  If you would like to support the foundation's mission, send a contribution to the foundation at PO Box 3956, Schenectady, NY  12303-0956.