Educational Celebration
The Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation hosts fundraising events, most notably the annual “Education Celebration” Gala.
Annual Education Celebration
2026 Education Celebration Gala
March 24, 2026
5:30pm — 8:00pm
GE Theatre at Proctors
Join us for an evening celebrating the highlights of the past year! See and hear about some of the amazing work our teachers are doing in the classroom.
Also help us honor this year’s Crystal Apple Award Winners: Teacher of the Year, Community Partner and Outstanding Graduate.
Join the Honorary Committee
Honorary Committee members are vital to the success of our mission: to enhance learning opportunities for the kids in Schenectady. They will be recognized in our program for the celebration.
We truly appreciate your support.
Become a corporate sponsor
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and community partners like you, the Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in grants to Schenectady teachers since awarding our first grant in 2006—enhancing learning opportunities and enriching student experiences across the district.
Crystal Apple Award Winners
PRevious Celebrations
Browse recaps of Education Celebration Galas from prior years.
