District invites stakeholders to participate in ThoughtExchange survey:
Your voice matters!
What’s the one change, improvement or initiative that you believe would have the greatest positive impact on our school community?
On Jan. 6, 2025, the NSCSD welcomed Dr. Terry L. Ward as the new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Ward is deeply committed to the district’s success and believes that collaboration is key to building a strong foundation. That’s why he wants to hear from students, families, educators, staff, and community members. Your feedback will help guide important decisions and ensure that NSCSD continues to thrive.
To gather stakeholder feedback, NSCSD is using ThoughtExchange, an innovative online platform that allows you to share ideas, consider different perspectives, and help inform future decisions. ...
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NYS DOT issues traffic alert for Cicero; closure will impact NSCSD students and families:
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a traffic alert regarding the ongoing I-81 Viaduct Project . The alert announced road closures and suggested detour routes that will directly impact traffic in the Cicero area. Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, South Bay Road will be closed to southbound traffic between East Pine Grove Road and along the South Bay Road bridge. The DOT expects the closure to and detours to remain in place through Oct. of 2025.
The North Syracuse Central School District has several schools in the immediate area and is anticipating its impact. The district’s transportation department has been working proactively with the DOT and is making plans to reroute buses to ensure the least amount of disruption. The ...
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See the world at February 26 Festival of Nations:
The NSCSD is excited to announce the return of its Festival of Nations, a vibrant celebration of diversity, culture and community. The Festival of Nations is a tradition bringing together students, families and community members to showcase the many cultures represented in our district. With more than 300 English Language Learners (ELLs) speaking over 25 different primary languages, the event highlights the growing diversity that makes our schools and community so unique. Mark your calendars now for this amazing celebration!
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CNS seniors can apply for Dollars for Scholars scholarships through March 31:
The North Syracuse Dollars for Scholars online application process for Cicero-North Syracuse High School seniors is now open. If you know a senior who plans to further their education, please encourage them to apply.
To apply for a scholarship, students must first register and then login to complete an application . Students needing help completing an application are encouraged to visit the school’s Career Center. More information about applying is available on the CNS High School website by clicking on the Career Center link.
Please contact April Winters at 315-415-9298 or email aprilwinters@gmail.com for additional information.
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Gillette Road Middle School presents musical Annie Jr. March 14-16:
Gillette Road Middle School will be presenting Annie Jr. on March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m.. More than 100 students, adults and (dog!) are working to put on this classic family friendly musical. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theater hits ever written, including "Tomorrow, Maybe and Hard Knock Life among others"
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the ...
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Voters to elect three board of education members; petitions available:
On May 20, 2025 the North Syracuse Central School District voters will choose three district residents to serve on the NSCSD Board of Education. Board members each serve a three-year term.
Residents must collect thirty seven (37) signatures from qualified school district voters to be placed on the ballot. Petitions will be available for pickup on Monday, Feb.3, 2025 at the NSCSD District Office 5355 West Taft Rd. North Syracuse and must be filed by 5 p.m. April 21st at the district office. Please contact Jilian K. Herrera at jherrera@nscsd.org or 315-218-2131 for information on requesting a nominating petition.
The NSCSD Board of Education includes nine school district residents elected by voters. Board members are not financially compensated.
The board is the official ...
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February 11 family engagement night: What to Expect at CSE:
The North Syracuse Central School District’s Special Education Department is hosting another Family Engagement Night on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Gym.
This session, "What to Expect at CSE," will provide valuable information for families navigating the Committee on Special Education (CSE) process.
Whether you are new to the process or looking for more clarity, this event will help answer important questions, including:
What is a CSE?
Who will be there?
What happens at the meeting?
What are your rights as parents?
A question-and-answer session will follow the discussion, allowing families to ask specific questions and gain a better understanding of their child’s support services.
We encourage ...
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Fine Arts Department announces world premiere of exclusive composition by renowned composer Larry Clark:
The North Syracuse Central School District’s Fine Arts Department is thrilled to announce that esteemed composer Larry Clark has written an exclusive piece for the district’s 7-12 District-Wide Band Concert. The composition, Northstar Fanfare, will make its world premiere during the concert on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7 PM at North Syracuse Junior High School.
This extraordinary collaboration provides NSCSD students with the unique opportunity to perform a piece created specifically for them by one of the most respected composers in the band community. The concert will showcase the talent, hard work, and dedication of student musicians and their teachers, offering an unforgettable evening of music for the entire community.
“This is a truly special moment for our students ...
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Changes to Google Services for Students:
The North Syracuse Central School District Technology Department has been informed by the New York State Education Department that we are required to make changes to student access for certain Google Additional Services. This directive comes from the Chief Privacy Officer at NYSED to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d, as Google is not able to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for these additional services.
What’s Changing?
Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) are NOT affected. Students and teachers can continue using these services as they currently do.
Google Additional Services (YouTube, Translate, Earth, Photos, etc.) will be disabled for student accounts at the end of the day on February 14, 2025, just before ...
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NSJH and RRMS students selected for All-County Music Festival:
Congratulations to the student-musicians from North Syracuse Junior High School and Roxboro Road Middle School who were selected to participate in the 2025 Onondaga County Junior High All-County Festival. The festival was held at Nottingham High School on January 24 and 25.
The following students were selected for All-County Band: Joseph Cannella, Katlyn Chrisley, Mark Morris, Isabella O’Connor and Lydia Saxby.
The following students were selected for All-County Chorus: Joclyn Dallas, Cole Exner and Serenity Gaines.
Alexis Sturgeon was selected for All-County Orchestra.
Pictured (left to right): Alexis Sturgeon, Lydia Saxby, Isabella O’Connor, Katlyn Chrisley, Cole Exner, Mark Morris, Joseph Cannella, Serenity Gaines, Joclyn Dallas ...
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CNY Scholastic Art award winners:
North Syracuse Junior High School 9th Grade student Colton Chaney's Gold Key award-winning photograph "1000 Yard Stare"
For the past 70+ years, high school students from across Central New York have been recognized in the Central New York Scholastic Art Awards. This year, CNS High School and North Syracuse Junior High School art students took home a total of 182 awards, which is the highest number for any school district! 88 works of art received Honorable Mention Awards, 55 works received Silver Key Awards, and 39 works of art received Gold Key Awards.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were launched in 1923 to encourage and recognize student achievement in the creative arts. The Scholastic ...
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CNS Optimist Club seeking entries for Oratorical Contest:
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 “How Optimism Has Guided me Through Trying Times,” and will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd., N. Syracuse, NY).
Students wishing to participate in the Feb. 25 contest should email Mr. Crabtree by Feb. 18 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 at the first spoken word.
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Universal PreKindergarten:
To register for the UPK program, please complete all components of the required registration packet . Registration forms cannot be accepted until all sections of the packet are completed and the required documents are submitted to the registrar.
2025-2026 UPK Registration Packet - Click here for more information
Completed packets and documents can be submitted by:
Mail to or drop off in person to the Registration Office (5355 West Taft Rd. North Syracuse, NY 13212)
Email packet and documents to Registrar@nscsd.org
Online registration is also available by clicking here
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District teams battle and earn top honors in State esports championships:
CNS High School esports teams dominate NYS esports league championship
Two Cicero-North Syracuse (CNS) High School esports teams recently emerged victorious at the New York State esports League Championships on Sunday, Dec. 15. CNS High School Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe teams brought home championship trophies, marking a memorable achievement for the district’s e-sports program.
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team, comprised of Zach Strait, Landon DiGregorio and Dante Bennett, pulled off an incredible upset against Syracuse City Schools to advance to the finals. In a thrilling championship match, they faced and ultimately triumphed over our own North Syracuse Junior High School team and earned the title.
Meanwhile, the CNS Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ...
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Lakeshore Road Elementary School renovation project faces delays, may push reopening date:
The renovation of Lakeshore Road Elementary School may take longer than originally planned. The North Syracuse Central School District’s initial goal was to complete the work and reopen the school before the start of the 2025-26 school year.
“It appears increasingly likely that construction at Lakeshore will not be completed in time for the start of the next school year. While the team is working diligently to adhere to the original timeline, large-scale construction projects sometimes encounter unforeseen delays,” said Interim Superintendent Michael Schiedo. “In this case, the project received approval from the New York State Education Department several months later than expected. Additionally, lingering supply chain issues have further delayed progress.” ...
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NSCSD students advance to Regional Spelling Bee:
On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, 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 “gothic” and “phantom” to more difficult spellings such as “perpetuate” and “immunization.” All students came to this competition after completing written and oral exams within their schools.
This year’s competition was exceptionally strong, with all participants showcasing stellar spelling skills. In the end, it came down to an intense 16-round showdown between ...
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CNS supports New Americans through various efforts:
In November, Cicero-North Syracuse (CNS) High School students and staff came together for a meaningful cause: supporting newly arrived students in our community. CNS French teacher Jessica Keane and Human Rights Club Advisor Jackie Hayman partnered to organize a school supply drive for InterFaith Works, an organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants transition successfully to life in Central New York.
Over the past year, Jessica and Jackie have collaborated on various initiatives with InterFaith Works, including donation drives and volunteer projects. This time, the call to action came from Jennie Prouty, the volunteer coordinator at InterFaith Works, who shared that the organization was experiencing a backlog of students in need. These students ...
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Winter weather alerts:
When there is inclement or forecasted inclement weather, the decision to close school, delay opening or dismiss early is based on travel conditions and weather predictions to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
When schools are closed because of weather conditions or other emergencies, announcements are sent on ParentSquare and posted on the district website. Other emergency conditions, such as impending storms, may require students to be dismissed before regular school closing time. Early closing/dismissal announcements are also sent through ParentSquare and posted on the district website.
While emergency closings are also shared with local media, district communications are the first and best source of information.
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Superintendent message regarding Cicero Elementary School teacher investigation:
Important message from Superintendent Schiedo, Tuesday, Dec 3 at 4:00 PM
Dear North Syracuse Central School District Families,
We have been informed by the Cicero Police Department of an investigation they are conducting regarding allegations of one incident of inappropriate physical force between a teacher and a student at Cicero Elementary School. The school’s resource officer, who is also a Cicero Police Department officer, was immediately involved and is working closely with law enforcement, district administration, and the student’s family to address the situation.
The teacher involved has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation and the North Syracuse Central School District is fully cooperating with the Cicero Police Department. Although ...
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Elementary report card update: access your child’s grades online:
The North Syracuse Central School District has an important update regarding the distribution of elementary student report cards. As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline communication, enhance accessibility and support sustainability, we are transitioning to an online viewing system for elementary report cards.
What Does This Mean for Families?
Instead of receiving a printed copy of your child’s report card, families will now access report cards digitally through SchoolTool. This convenient system enables parents and guardians to view, download and print report cards from any device with internet access, providing flexibility and easy access to important academic updates.
How It Works
ParentSquare Notification : You’ll receive a notification via ParentSquare ...
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