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BOE appoints new Director of Data, Accountability and School Improvement: March 24, 2026 The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Sean Fahey as the district’s new Director of Data, Accountability and School Improvement at its meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026. Fahey brings extensive experience in educational leadership, district systems and data-informed decision-making. He currently serves as Director of Accountability and Instructional Support at West Genesee Central School District, where he has led work related to central registration, student data privacy, accountability reporting, intervention systems, scheduling, assessments and district processes designed to support students and schools.       His previous experience ... NSCSD to honor four Wall of Distinction inductees Friday: March 23, 2026 The North Syracuse Central School District will celebrate its 2025-26 Wall of Distinction inductees during a ceremony on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. The district will honor George Harrington, Antwaun Johnson, Robert Todd Tackman and Joseph Viviano for their professional accomplishments, leadership and service to their communities. The Wall of Distinction was created in 1990 to recognize graduates of North Syracuse High School, Cicero High School and Cicero-North Syracuse High School who have achieved distinction in their personal or professional lives and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. Each inductee’s picture and biography are displayed on the Wall of Distinction at Cicero-North Syracuse High ... Code of Conduct Public Presentation: March 19, 2026 The North Syracuse Central School District is committed to fostering a school environment that reflects our shared values of safety, equity, inclusion, and student well-being. Over the past year, a dedicated committee of staff, parents, students and community members has been working diligently to review and revise the North Syracuse Central School District Student Code of Conduct to ensure it aligns with current educational practices and New York State regulations. The committee will share this draft with the community on Tuesday, March 24. The meeting will take place at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Road) in North Syracuse at 5 p.m. The draft document and the current Code of Conduct are available on the NSCSD website by ... CNS students shine in Optimist Club Oratorical Contest: March 19, 2026   Five Cicero-North Syracuse High School students showcased their public speaking talents during the CNS Optimist Club 2026 Oratorical Contest, held Tuesday, March 3, at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building. This year’s contest featured CNS senior Joey Cox, CNS sophomore Aleks Atakan Galway, CNS senior Noah Seitz, CNS sophomore Alexis Sturgeon and CNS senior Chloe Tice. Each student delivered an eloquent and heartfelt speech based on the 2026 theme, “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community.” Pictured (left to right): Noah Seitz, Joey Cox, Alexis Sturgeon, Aleks Atakan Galway and Chloe Tice   Joey Cox earned first place, ... Board of Education approves 2026-27 academic calendar: On Monday, March 9, 2026 the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education approved a 2026-27 academic calendar. Included with the calendar are provisions for school closings due to weather-related conditions or other emergency situations. The calendar and provisions have been posted at  www.nscsd.org/2627calendar. Community engagement key as NSCSD reviews Utilization Study recommendations: Community members are invited to share feedback through a district ThoughtExchange as leaders consider next steps following the recent community forum March 10, 2026 On March 9, the North Syracuse Central School District hosted a Community Forum to review recommendations from the district’s Utilization Study and discuss how school facilities can best support students and educational programs moving forward. During the forum, district leaders shared information about the study and its recommendations and answered questions from community members. The Utilization Study examined how district buildings are currently being used and identified opportunities to better align facilities with the district’s instructional programs and long-term planning needs. As ... Kick Off to Kindergarten in-person registration events: .dashed td { border:3px dashed #4D4E4E; /*border-collapse:separate; outline: 1px solid #4D4E4E; outline-offset: 5px;*/ vertical-align: top; } Kick Off To Kindergarten 2026 Join us for in-person Kindergarten Registration! The North Syracuse Central School District is preparing to welcome its newest students and has announced kindergarten registration events for families with children entering school this fall. Families with children born on or before Dec. 1, 2021 are invited to attend in-person kindergarten registration events scheduled in April. The events provide an opportunity for families to meet school staff, learn about their child’s school and complete the registration process. Families are encouraged ... CNS presents Mary Poppins March 19-21: February 23, 2026 One of the most beloved musicals of all time is flying onto the stage at Cicero-North Syracuse High School this March. CNS will present Mary Poppins in the school’s newly renovated auditorium, bringing the classic story to life with unforgettable music, spectacular choreography and plenty of magic. When the winds change, Mary Poppins arrives on Cherry Tree Lane — and audiences are invited to enjoy a truly “Jolly Holiday” with this talented cast and crew. This practically perfect production promises an entertaining experience for audiences of all ages. So hold on to your chimney brushes and “Step in Time” to secure your seats for this magical adventure — it’s sure to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Performance ... Private & parochial school transportation application deadline information: Applications for transportation to private & parochial schools for 2026-27 school year are due April 1 February 23, 2026 As required by New York State Law, applications for bus transportation to and/or from charter, private or parochial schools during the 2026-27 school year, must be filed prior to April 1, 2026.  Applications may be picked up and returned to the North Syracuse Central School District Transportation Department, 5520 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212. Applications can also be downloaded by clicking here . Please contact the Transportation Department at (315) 218-2107 for additional information.   2026 CNY Scholastic Art Award Winners: February 13, 2026 For more than 100 years, the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized outstanding creative achievement by students across the country. Locally, the Central New York Scholastic Art Awards honor student artists for originality, technical skill and personal vision. This year, Cicero-North Syracuse High School and North Syracuse Junior High School students earned more than 200 awards through the 2026 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards, continuing a strong tradition of artistic excellence across the district Student artists in grades 8–12, guided by educators Heather Blaski, Kara Daviau, Tracy Liberman, Joe Farranto, Amanda Blackburn, Alexis Froio and Rebecca Patterson, earned recognition across photography, drawing, painting, ... Board of Education receives Utilization Study final report: January 29, 2026 The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education received the final Utilization Study report at its Jan. 28 meeting. The report is the collective work of a Utilization Study Committee whose charge was to support long-range planning and help ensure district resources are aligned with future educational demands and career readiness. Conducting a Utilization Study is a healthy and responsible step for a school district as enrollment patterns, student needs and educational programming evolve over time. The process allows districts to plan proactively and use resources wisely to best support students now and in the future. The Utilization Study Committee was made up of a group of diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, district staff and ... CNS Optimist Club seeking entries for Oratorical Contest: January 23, 2026 The Optimist Club of Cicero-North Syracuse is sponsoring an Oratorical 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. This year’s contest theme is “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community,” and will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd., N. Syracuse, NY).   Students wishing to participate in the March 3 contest should email Mr. Crabtree by February 27 with their intent to participate and the entry form. Contestants will be asked to speak on the official topic for four to five minutes with timing beginning ... NSCSD shares findings from Special Education Audit: January 13, 2026 The North Syracuse Central School District recently completed an independent audit of its in-district special education programming and services as part of its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive practices. The audit, conducted by independent consultant Rocco Nalli, examined program quality, student outcomes, resource allocation, leadership structures and preschool-to-kindergarten transitions. Input was gathered through staff interviews and focus groups, parent surveys and a review of district data and procedures. Overall, the audit identified opportunities to strengthen consistency across buildings, improve communication with families, enhance professional learning and clarify leadership structures to better support students with disabilities. ... Board of Education appoints new Director of Pupil Personnel Services: January 13, 2026 The North Syracuse Central School District is pleased to announce that the Board of Education approved Jennifer Stanton at its January 12 meeting as the district’s new Director of Pupil Personnel Services. Ms. Stanton brings more than a decade of experience in pupil services and special education leadership. She most recently served as Director of Pupil Services at the Mexico Academy and Central School District, where she demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive practices, collaboration with families and staff and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations to support student success. Ms. Stanton is expected to begin her role with NSCSD on or about February 17, 2026, pending final onboarding and transition ... Important message from Superintendent Ward: December 17, 2025: We want to inform you that a hateful message was discovered in a bathroom at our Junior High School late this afternoon. The message was immediately reported, and the incident is under active investigation. Please know that situations like this are taken very seriously, and we respond promptly to ensure the safety and well being of our school community. Any form of hate directed toward an individual or group does not reflect the values of our school district. Our schools are committed to being safe, welcoming environments where all students and staff feel respected, supported, and valued. We continue to work intentionally to foster a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. In response to recent events, the district is taking decisive and meaningful ... Students put their skills to the test at district-wide spelling bee: 2025-26 District-wide spelling bee winners (from left to right): Third-place winners Keegan Mau and Paul Lucason; first-place winner Isaac Butterfield and second-place winner Rosa Heath.  On Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 29 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 district-wide spelling bee. The group was welcomed by NSCSD Director of English Language Arts (ELA) Dr. Amanda Viel.  The talented youth from grades five through eight were challenged with a variety of words ranging from simple spellings such as “window” and “ration” to more difficult spellings such ... CNS seniors inducted to Business and Marketing Honor Society: Congratulations to the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Class of 2026 Business and Marketing Honor Society inductees. The CNS Business and Marketing Honor Society is sponsored by the Business Teachers Association of New York State.  2026 is the 16th year CNS has participated in the honor society. Overall, 25 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 to stand out from a pool of applicants ... District seeking input as Code of Conduct is revised: The North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD) is in the process of revising its Code of Conduct to strengthen its commitment to creating safe, supportive and equitable learning environments for all students. The update will clarify behavioral expectations, outline consistent disciplinary procedures and align district practices with current educational standards. As part of this process, the district is inviting feedback from students, families, staff and community members. Input will be collected through a brief online survey and used to help shape a Code of Conduct that reflects shared community values and promotes student success. “We want our Code of Conduct to be clear, fair and representative of the community ... Register now for Universal Prekindergarten (UPK): The North Syracuse Central School District is accepting registrations for the 2026–27 Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program. In accordance with New York State regulations, children who will be 4 years old by December 1, 2026 are eligible for the UPK program. Applications received by February 9 will be included in a lottery for initial placement, and all required registration documents must also be submitted to the Registration Office by that date to qualify. Visit the UPK website to learn more and complete the necessary documents. Visit the UPK website to learn more and complete the necessary documents .  Important message from Superintendent Ward: November 20, 2025: This morning, a sticker displaying imagery associated with a white supremacist group was found in a bathroom at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. The North Syracuse Central School District wants to be clear that no such club exists in our school, and the message displayed is completely inconsistent with the values of our district and community.  This matter is currently under investigation. Any act that promotes hate, discrimination or intimidation toward any group of people is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.  The district remains committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for every student. We continue to work to ensure that all individuals feel supported and valued in our schools. Our commitment ...

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