Change to NYS Immunization Law Removes Religious Exemption:
On June 13, 2019, the law allowing parents to request and obtain exemptions from immunization requirements based upon statements of religious belief was repealed. The new law, which is effective immediately, no longer allows children to attend school in the North Syracuse Central School District without required immunizations.
The district will not allow unvaccinated students to participate in any summer programs or to continue enrollment in September if they are not immunized as required by law.
For the 2019-2020 school year only, the law allows previously unvaccinated students to attend school as long as families can demonstrate that those children have received at least the first dose in each required immunization series and that they have age appropriate appointments scheduled ...
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Superintendent's Message Regarding High Heat:
Hello North Syracuse Central School District families!
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and send a quick message as we begin our first summer scorcher weekend. You may have noticed that the district has cancelled all outdoor activities for the weekend. Extremely hot and humid weather is being predicted throughout the weekend and we are advising our families to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness.
As a Central New York resident for many years, I understand wanting to enjoy every second of summer since we do seem to have to wait a long time for the sunshine. I encourage you however, to make sure to enjoy the weather safely by staying cool and hydrated.
The district houses summer programs at some of our school buildings, many run through outside ...
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Welcome Superintendent Bowles!:
The North Syracuse Central School District is proud to welcome Daniel D. Bowles as the district’s new superintendent of schools! Mr. Bowles, a long-time employee of the District and resident of the community, officially began his superintendency on July 1, 2019.
The District's Board of Education approved Mr. Bowles’ appointment this past April after a rigorous search process. "Mr. Bowles stood out among a highly-qualified field of candidates because of his passion for our district and his proven track record in making effective, student-focused decisions,” said former North Syracuse Board of Education President Michael Shusda. “We truly believe that Mr. Bowles has the right blend of leadership skills and experience to keep our district moving forward.” ...
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CNS students make surgical caps for Golisano Children’s Hospital:
Each year, Family & Consumer Science Fashion Design students at Cicero-North Syracuse High School have the opportunity to create and choose their own community service project. This year, they have been busy making surgical caps for Golisano Children’s Hospital which children will get to use—and keep—while they prepare for surgery. Students used fun, novelty fabrics to make the surgical caps in an effort to help bring some light to a scary time in the children's lives.
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CNS student receives Air Force ROTC scholarship:
Congratulations to Cicero-North Syracuse High School senior Tanner Dwyer for having received an Air Force ROTC Scholarship. Tanner was presented with his scholarship on Friday, May 31 in front of family and friends in the CNS Commons area. Lt Col Timothy D. Kimbrough presented Tanner with his scholarship award.
The ROTC scholarship is very competitive with an intensive interview and physical process.
Tanner will be attending the University of Alabama's ROTC program in the Fall. Congratulations!
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CNS takes home four 2019 Syracuse High School Theatre Awards:
Congratulations to the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Theater Guild for taking home four awards in the 2019 Syracuse High School Theatre Awards! The following awards were received:
Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical (Large School);
Outstanding Music Direction;
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble/Chorus; and
Outstanding Production Number (‘King of New York’)
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Combined Middle School Bands win big in Pageant of Bands:
Congratulations to the Roxboro Road and Gillette Road Middle Schools' Combined concert and parade bands who competed in the June 1 Pageant of Bands in Sherburne, NY. The concert band scored a 97.5 to take second place. The North Syracuse Central School District's Drumline also took second place, while the color guard and parade band both earned first-place honors!
The BIG WIN came when the band took home the Best in Class award, beating all the middle schools AND the junior high schools who competed! June 1 st marked the return of a North Syracuse Central School District band to the Sherburne pageant for the first time in 30 years!
Directors Danielle Rausa, Karen Seamans, Dom Liccione and Mark Hover are beyond proud at the student’s performances ...
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North Syracuse Junior High School Students recognized in "Save the Rain" barrel painting contest:
Students in Mrs. Mrs. Patterson’s 9 th grade Studio Art class at North Syracuse Junior High School recently participated in Onondaga County's “Save the Rain” barrel painting contest. The contest is part of the County's "Save the Rain" initiative intended to reduce pollution to Onondaga Lake with a storm water management plan.
The barrels collect storm water that would otherwise wind up in the local sewer system, resulting in the need to filter and clean that water. Mrs. Patterson's students submitted a total of eight barrels, two of which were selected as winners. The “Commissioner’s Choice” was awarded to Des Scarfino and the first place winner of the contest in the high school category was presented to Abby Fenner.
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Successful Evening of Excellence at North Syracuse Junior High School:
On Tuesday, May 21, the North Syracuse Junior High School hosted their annual Evening of Excellence. A spaghetti dinner fundraiser also took place with proceeds going to North Syracuse Junior High School Student Government.
Hundreds of families and community members took time to attend the “open house” format to browse student displays and enjoy performances. Some of the work showcased included: CO2 car racing, 3-D printing, musical performances, a student art gallery, Social Studies Hall of Learning, Google Expeditions demo, robotics, moon rocks and much more.
Nicole Brown, a teacher at the junior high and one of the event organizers said, “This event gives our students the chance to showcase the tremendous work they’ve done throughout the year and allows ...
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Voters approve proposed 2019-2020 budget:
North Syracuse Central School District voters have agreed to the District’s proposed 2019-2020 school year budget with a 77 percent approval. 1,848 votes were cast, with the final tally being 1,423 yes votes and 410 no votes on the $166,760,407 proposal. A bus proposition for $1,506,092 also passed (76 percent approval) with 1,407 yes votes and 418 no votes. Additionally, the Salina Free Library proposition for $458,393 passed with 66 yes votes and 13 no votes.
Voters elected the following three candidates to the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education for (three-year) terms beginning July 1, 2019:
Mary Scanlon (1,536 votes)
Robert Crabtree (1,533 votes)
Matthew Hermann (1,266 votes)
Michael Donofrio was not elected with 685 votes.
Superintendent ...
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Cicero Elementary Students and Families Show That They “Have Heart!”:
Students and families from Cicero Elementary School, in the North Syracuse Central School District, are celebrating a HUGE success for the American Heart Association (AHA). More than 300 students and their families recently took part in their school’s “Heart Challenge” and raised an incredible $21,389 for the Association!
Cicero Elementary School’s donation to the AHA is the largest in the 16 surrounding counties and in the top 5 for all of New York State. It also brings the school’s two-year fundraising total to more than $36,500.
The Heart Challenge is a campaign through which students learn about their own heart while helping others and raising money for the American Heart Association. Throughout the ‘Heart Challenge’ month, students made ...
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CNS student is State Champion in SkillsUSA Competition!:
Congratulations to Wolfgang Groetz, an OCM BOCES Computer Technology student from CNS High School for for taking 1st place in the New York State SkillsUSA Competition, qualifying for NATIONAL competition in Louisville, Kentucky at the end of June. Wolfgang was one of the hundreds of Career and Technical Education students from across the state to compete in the SkillsUSA performance and written tests.
Wolfgang is pictured with CNS Executive Principal William LaClair.
Other North Syracuse Central School District SkillsUSA participants included Jillian Himes (Laboratory Technology), Devon Butler (Automotive Technology), Robert Salvett (Automotive Technology), and Colin Harrington (Media Marketing Communications).
Click here to read the full article on the ...
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Multicultural Fair at Cicero Elementary School offers students a trip around the world!:
Students at Cicero Elementary School were able to travel around the world on Friday, May 17, without even leaving their school! As part of the school's first-ever Multicultural Fair, the school's kindergarten through 4th grade students visited such places as Germany, Nepal, Italy, Poland, Yemen and many more. Throughout the morning, teachers brought their classrooms to the gymnasium and library, where students experienced the various countries' cultures through exhibits, presentations and even music.
Cicero Elementary School is "home" to 36 English as a New Language (ENL) students from a variety of countries, including Bosnia, Guatemala, China, Nepal, Sudan, Palestine, Yemen, Philippines, and Ukraine. In addition to presentations and displays by ENL students, ...
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Renowned Trombonist Provides Memorable Lesson for Student Musicians:
Former Baker High School student and renowned trombonist Jay Ashby returned to Central New York along with his wife, Kim Nazarian, founding member of the New York Voices, for performances at Lemoyne College and stopped by to work with our jazz ensembles. The C-NS Jazz Ensemble and the W3B Vocal Jazz Group were given an opportunity to work with these highly acclaimed musicians and clinicians on Thursday, May 2 nd leading into their Thursday night concert.
Ashby is a five-time Grammy Award-winning producer who has performed, toured and recorded with some of the most renowned jazz artists in the industry for over 25 years. Ashby developed a strong affinity for Brazilian jazz, which led to many years as a soloist with Astrud Gilberto, as well as arrangements, tours ...
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RRMS Parade Band Helps Kick-off Baseball Season:
The Roxboro Road Middle School Parade Band, under the direction of Danielle Rausa and Mark Hover, participated in the North Syracuse Opening Day of Baseball Parade for the 7 th year in a row! The Parade band, with over 100 students, led the North Syracuse little league into Lonergan Park on Saturday morning for it’s opening Day Ceremony. Our National Anthem was sung by Hunter Baciuska – 6 th grader at RRMS and drama club member. A wonderful kickoff to the baseball season was had by all!
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NSJH students create campaign to assist local humanitarian’s cause:
Students at North Syracuse Junior High School recently invited local humanitarian Ralph Rotella to their school for the purpose of honoring him and contributing to his charitable cause. On April 25, Mr. Rotella came to the school to collect more than 100 pairs of shoes that the students had collected to donate to him.
Throughout the school year, students in Sharon Byrns’ 8 th and 9 th Grade AIS ELA classes campaigned for Ralph’s cause by collecting shoes to donate to him for the purpose or repairing and giving to teens in need.
For years, Mr. Rotella has been repairing used footwear and donating it back to community members in need. Earlier this school year, as the junior high students were contemplating the choice of a charitable organization to support, they learned ...
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NSJH Evening of Excellence May 21:
On Tuesday, May 21, the North Syracuse Junior High School will host their annual Evening of Excellence throughout the school (5353 W. Taft Rd., N. Syracuse) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will take place in conjunction with the event, beginning at 5 p.m. Meal prices are $5 per child and $7 per adult, with proceeds going to the NSJHS Student Government.
Families and community members are invited to attend the “open house” format at any time during the event to browse student displays and enjoy their performances. Some of the work to be showcased includes: CO2 car racing, 3-D printing, musical performances, student art gallery, Social Studies Hall of Learning, Google Expeditions demo, robotics, moon rocks and much more!
Nicole Brown, a teacher at ...
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CNS Sophomore takes first place in first place in the New York- New England Oratorical Contest:
Congratulations to CNS Sophomore Giorgio Rawda, who recently won first place in the New York-New England Oratorical Contest on Saturday, April 26. Giorgio won the Cicero-North Syracuse Optimist and CNY Zone contests to qualify for the competition, which was held in Utica, New York.
Giorgio competed against five other district contestants who each had to give a 4-5 minute speech on the topic of : “Is There a Fine Line Between Optimism and Reality?” He won a $2500 scholarship by winning first place and will now represent the New York-New England District in July in St. Louis.
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CNS Automotive students from OCM BOCES honored:
On Thursday, May 2, three Cicero-North Syracuse High School automotive technology students were recognized by OCM BOCES in their Tools for Success Awards program. The awards are given annually to selected seniors who have shown great leadership and teamwork in their OCM BOCES automotive technology programs and for their excellent skills in automotive technology, math and science skills, as well as their outstanding classroom participation, attendance and attitude. For their achievement, students received a certificate of excellence and a Snap-On Tools screwdriver worth more than $100.
The North Syracuse District winners are :
Joseph Rodford, who will attend Morrisville College, was selected by Instructor Samuel Azria
Ryan Hinman, who will attend ...
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