Universal Prekindergarten registration:
The North Syracuse Central School District is now accepting registrations for its Universal Prekindergarten program. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are available by clicking here and can be picked up and/or completed in person at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse.
Applications received prior to March 1 will be placed into a lottery drawing for first enrollment. To be eligible for the district’s UPK program, children must live In the North Syracuse Central School District and be four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2024. There is no charge for district residents as the program is funded by the state, subject to the passage of the New York State budget. Children will be enrolled in programs at one of the following ...
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NSCSD community input needed in partner survey:
As part of its mission to educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement and prepare them to be productive, responsible, ethical, creative and compassionate members of society, the North Syracuse Central School District is working with OCM BOCES to explore the development of a community school within the district.
The purpose of a community school is to provide a full range of services to students, their families and the surrounding school community, to ensure that each and every student succeeds in school and in life. A community school creates and organizes partnerships to meaningfully connect schools, homes and neighborhoods in support of student success for all.
One of the first steps in the process is conducting a needs assessment to help understand current ...
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Applications welcome for Optimist Essay Contest:
The Optimist Club of Cicero-North Syracuse is sponsoring an Essay Contest with a top award of a $2,500 college scholarship. Students under the age of 19 who live within the boundaries of the North Syracuse Central School District are eligible to participate. Entries for this year’s contest, “Optimism: How it Connects Us,” are due by January 26, 2024 .
Contest rules are as follows:
Each entry must have a title page containing: the official topic, number of words, writer's name and address, phone number, name of school, and birth date.
At top of page 1 should be official topic and number of words.
Entries must be typewritten and double spaced.
Essays must contain at least 700 words but no more then 800 words.
Each page of the essay ...
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North Syracuse Junior High School Presents Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat:
North Syracuse Junior High School is proud to present this year's musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13. Click here to purchase tickets through Ticket Spicket .
Ticket prices are as follows:
$8 students/seniors, general admission
$10 adults, general admission
$12 reserved seats (all ages)
General admission tickets will also be sold for cash in our school starting on 1/8/24, and at the door before each performance. Reserved seats are only available online.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was first written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber at the request of a friend of Andrew’s father, Colet ...
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CNS esports team ends undefeated season with State Championship title:
In an outstanding display of teamwork and skill, the CNS Star Shockers Team 1, featuring Reece Balduzzi, James Pierson, Zach Purcell, and Zach Strait, capped off their remarkable undefeated season by clinching the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finals and, most notably, securing the New York State Championship title.
The team's journey to the finals has been marked by exceptional gameplay and an undefeated streak, culminating in a perfect season. In a thrilling showdown, they emerged victorious against Silver Creek High School from Chautauqua County, just south of Buffalo.
Esports, a relatively new venture for CNS, gained momentum last year, and this season, CNS expanded its esports program to include several teams, including one at North Syracuse Junior High School. The success was ...
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Ten NSCSD students advance to Regional Spelling Bee:
The top three winners in the North Syracuse Central School District Spelling Bee were: (from left to right) Hayden Totty, Isaac Butterfield and Matthew Conner.
On December 7, 2023, thirty students from Roxboro Road Middle School, Gillette Road Middle and North Syracuse Junior High School gathered at the North Syracuse Central School District Office to compete in a districtwide spelling bee.
The talented youth from grades five through eight were challenged with a variety of words ranging from simple spellings such as “manual” and “recital” to more difficult spellings such as “mischievous.” All students came to this competition after completing written and oral exams within their schools.
The competition ...
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CNS photography students place first and second in local photo contest:
Mrs. Blaski’s Intermediate & Advanced Photography students recently participated in the 15th Annual Bousquet Holstein Photography Contest. The theme of this year’s contest was “Americana” and was based on the artworks of Frank Buffalo Hyde’s Everson Museum exhibit: Native Americana.
“‘Americana’ is broadly defined as anything associated with or characteristic of the culture, civilization, history, or geography of America. This year’s contest challenged student photographers to capture their personal definition of “Americana,” through the juxtaposition of their own history, lived experience, and culture within the broader iconography of America” (Bousquet Holstein). ...
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Meal program update:
Beginning December 1, 2023, all students in the North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD) will be eligible to receive school meals as part of the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program.
CEP is a simplified meal service option that allows schools to provide meals at no cost to all students without requiring families to apply for free and reduced-price meals. Instead, school districts receive federal funding based on a formula using existing data from SNAP and other programs, and local or state funds must fill any gap between program costs and federal support.
In September, most schools in the NSCSD became eligible for free breakfast and lunch under the same program but Lakeshore and Cicero Elementary School and Gillette Road Middle School were ...
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CNS seniors inducted to Business and Marketing Honor Society:
Congratulations to the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Class of 2024 Business and Marketing Honor Society inductees. The CNS Business and Marketing Honor Society is sponsored by the Business Teachers Association of New York State.
2024 is the 14th year CNS has participated in the honor society. Overall, 33 CNS students, all seniors, qualified for the honor society based on the following criteria: minimum GPA of 88 in Marketing/Business Courses; minimum GPA of 80 overall; completion of at least 2 credits of Business Courses prior to their junior year with plans to complete a third credit during senior year; proof of Character, Leadership, and Service provided in the form of a recommendation letter.
This accomplishment allows students ...
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National Letter of Intent ceremony held for CNS student-athletes:
Cicero-North Syracuse High School student-athletes gathered Wednesday, November 15 to sign their official National Letters of Intent. Staff, family, and friends gathered for the ceremony.
Congratulations to these outstanding students and to all athletes who signed their official commitment letters.
The complete list of CNS students who made official Division 1 and Division 2 college commitments this year includes:
Marissa Doty Pace, Lacrosse
Ava Giannuzzi, Florida Southern, Lacrosse
Jacob Griffin, LeMoyne College, Swimming
Courtney Jaworski, LeMoyne College, Lacrosse
Meghan McGrath, Youngstown State, Lacrosse
Brooke Molchanoff, Cincinnati, Lacrosse
Anna Myers, Saint Rose, Lacrosse
Gabriella Pauline, Rhode ...
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Snow day, delay and early closing information:
Winter weather is sure to arrive in Central New York soon and the North Syracuse Central School District wants to remind our families and community members of some important snow day, delay and early closing information.
When schools are closed because of weather conditions or other emergencies, early announcements will be sent out via ParentSquare and posted on the district website (www.nscsd.org). On certain rare occasions, emergency conditions, such as impending storms, may necessitate the dismissal of students before regular school closing time. In such an event, announcements will be sent out via ParentSquare and posted on the district website (www.nscsd.org). Efforts will also be made to have the emergency closing announced through local media but parents and guardians should ...
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NSCSD Public Hearing regarding tax exemptions on November 20:
A public hearing regarding tax exemptions for seniors, veterans, firefighters and ambulance workers will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Jerome F. Melvin District Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse. The public is welcome to attend. The hearing will also be broadcast live on the district's YouTube channel . A video recording of the event will also be posted following the meeting.
If you have any questions about the hearing, please contact Don Keegan, Associate Superintendent for Business Services at 315-218-2119 or at dkeegan@nscsd.org .
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Mamma Mia, here I go again!:
On Tuesday, November 14, the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Drama Department shared a special announcement about the school's spring musical. CNS students first heard the news through a video message created by students. Check out the video here.
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Northstar Network members asked to document Student Athlete Advisory Committee Conference for second consecutive year:
On Saturday, November 11, CNS High School student members of the Northstar Network, Caroline Dunn, Drew Matyasik and Aaron Tarquinio, took on a meaningful mission traveling to the JMA Wireless Dome for the purpose of creating a video to highlight high school athletes. 2023 marked the second consecutive year that Northstar Network was commissioned by Section III to capture the insights and perspectives of Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) members on the vital role of high school athletics in nurturing positive character traits, such as leadership and sportsmanship.
Throughout their visit to the Dome, the Northstar Network team engaged with SAAC members to discuss their experiences and reflections. The aim was to underscore how participation in ...
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22 CNS students inducted into Tri-M Music Honor Society:
The Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chapter 6270, held a special ceremony Wednesday, November 8 for Cicero-North Syracuse High School students.
The following 22 students were inducted: Lily Bero, Julissa Blakes, Isabella Borte, Bethany Brandt, Nick Capece, Jefferson Cazimer, Evan Champ, Liam Chung, Gabrielle Emm, Colin Hong, Andrea Iqbal, Lauren Malec, Ethan Meives, Gabriella Pinoargotte, Helaina Morgan, Sadie Ritholz, Benjamin Rose, Michaela Spink, Alana Tomayo, Brooke Todd, Maddisyn Uon and Emma Wall.
Tri-M is part of the National Association for Music Education. Students inducted into this honor society get access to countless ...
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North Syracuse Education Foundation Grant Spotlight:
Empowering Students Through Innovation: The Inchy Worm Book Vending Machine
Every year, the North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) celebrates the dedication and creativity of educators in the NSCSD by awarding grants that bring innovative educational concepts to life. One such grant that has captured the imagination of many is the "Inchy Worm Book Vending Machine." This clever initiative was made possible by a grant to Peggy Parker at KWS Bear Road Elementary School. When Peggy retired, Debbie Gavin worked to bring Peggy’s vision to life and their combined work promises to transform the educational experience for students in grades K-4.
Rewarding and Recognizing Excellence
The primary goal of the Inchy Worm Book ...
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Tickets on sale now for CNS Fall Play:
Photo credit to Nadelen Imaging Photography
The Cicero-North Syracuse High School Fall Play, Arsenic and Old Lace , will take place at North Syracuse Junior High School on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 and tickets are now on sale .
The show stars CNS students Lucy Barrera, Lily Bero, Isabella Borte, Natalie Brushell, Evan Brzostek, Joe Calveric, Joey Cox, Halia Dice, Annalisa Emmi, Abby Gonçalves, Aiden Ketchum, Ethan Meives, Gabriella Pinoargotte and Noah Seitz.
Arsenic and Old Lace is a student run production - directed by Danielle Rausa and John Nadler; and produced by Senior Mady Mohat. Set design and construction is by 4-D Productions and Mr. Nadler’s Fundamentals of Design in Theater ...
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Empowering teachers: ENL workshop allows teachers to walk in students’ shoes:
During the October 31 staff development portion of the school day, some teachers from CNS High School had the privilege of participating in a workshop facilitated by our ENL (English as a New Language) teachers, Ali Guiffrida and Lydia Roldan. The purpose of the training was to equip teachers with knowledge and strategies needed to support our English Language Learners (ELLs) across all subject areas effectively.
In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, it is critical that teachers are well-prepared to address the unique needs of ELLs. Ali Guiffrida and Lydia Roldan spearheaded this workshop to shed light on the NSCSD’s ENL program and share best practices for providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. It was a day of exploration and ...
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