Register New Students:
The 2023-2024 school year begins on September 7 and registration is ongoing. Whether your family is brand new to the North Syracuse Central School District or you have older children enrolled here, it is important to register any new students for the upcoming school year! If your child has been attending school in NSCSD, there is NO ACTION REQUIRED. This pertains only to those students who recently moved into the district or have reached the age requirement for kindergarten. Click here to learn more.
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Chip Camp: a unique hands-on experience for NSCSD students:
Above: More than 100 NSCSD students, 16 NSCSD teachers and Chip Camp experts from Micron spent time at Cornell s Nanoscale Facility on the first day of the NSCSD Chip Camp.
More than 100 North Syracuse Central School District students recently had a unique hands-on learning opportunity thanks to the district’s burgeoning partnership with the Micron Foundation. The first ever Micron/North Syracuse Chip Camp was held at the end of June. Chip Camp was made possible through a Micron Foundation grant to the North Syracuse Education Foundation.
Micron’s Chip Camp is a multi-day camp filled with hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities related to semiconductor manufacturing and engineering. The North Syracuse event ...
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Successful Rox Trot raises money for Paws of CNY:
On Wednesday, June 21, students at Roxboro Road Middle School put on their running shoes for their school's annual Rox Trot. This year's event raised money for Paws of CNY and collected $3,500 for the organization. Click here to see pictures from the event .
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CNS Class of 2023:
Congratulations to the CNS Class of 2023: Nicholas Michael Abruzzese, Esperanza Zania Acevedo, Liam Edward Adams, Arantza Aguirre-Calvo, Scarlette Xenon Ahern, Suad Mansour Ahmadi, Rocco Joseph Albanese, Carter Vincent Alberici, John Daniel Albino, Isis Lache Alexander, Le’Auna Michelle Alexander, Babita Aley Mangar, Braden Michael Altimonda, Andrew Lloyd Anderson, Keira Rose Anderson, Olivia Sharon Anderson, Issac Paul Andrews, Vincent Louis Antonello, Adrianna Nicole Arnold, Heather Alexis Arnold, Christopher Scott Arrao, Mya Nayel Ashkar, Adriana Josephine Aviles, Natalie Aviles, Wol Matur Ayol, Michael Dominick Azzarello, Hannah Tori Bach, Nader Ahmad Badwan, Sierra Taylor Baechle, Drew Louden Baker, Marissa Rae Baker, Madison Elizabeth Baldwin, Jordan Errol Ballard, Ahmad Mobin ...
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Music Teacher Maureen Alvaro honored at Gala for the Arts:
NSCSD Music Teacher Maureen Alvaro was recognized at the CiTi Boces’ Central New York Gala for the Arts at the Everson Museum in downtown Syracuse on Wednesday, June 21. She was among those acknowledged for helping establish a district culture that celebrates the arts through innovation and creativity.
“Maureen stands out among her peers as a leader in the arts and has continuously been an advocate for her school, students, and community” said CiTi Boces Arts-in-Education representatives. Her colleagues describe her as an exceptional teacher and human being.
“Her students are so lucky to have her as a teacher. She continually seeks to learn and improve her craft and share that knowledge openly with the other ...
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2023 Summer Program Information:
The North Syracuse Central School District has several summer programs taking place at various schools as outlined below.
Busing
Busing for students in the North Syracuse Central School District is provided at group stops. Click here to view summer school bus information.
For transportation-related phone calls, please contact the NSCSD Transportation Department at 315-218-2107.
Regional Summer School Programs
Regional Summer School Programs will take place at Ray Middle School (7650 Vanburen Road) in Baldwinsville for high school students and at North Syracuse Junior High School (5353 West Taft Road) in North Syracuse for middle school students .
Regional Summer School Programs
Semester 1 - July 11-26
Semester ...
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NSCSD takes first place in Middle School STEM Competition:
Three North Syracuse Junior High School students were recently recognized for their standout STEM skills during a Board of Education meeting. Director of Math Nickolas Scholz presented Alyssa Bubniak and Liam Pierce-Joss with certificates for taking first place at the CNY Innovation Challenge. Elvis Culum was also a member of the team.
The CNY Innovation Challenge is a STEM focused competition that aims to spark ideas for developing unique products or services while fostering entrepreneurship. It was held during LeMoyne College’s Maker Faire back in April.
The eighth grade trio presented their version of an Everything Bag to a panel of judges. The over the shoulder bag features a multi-purpose charger, a cooling pack to keep your lunch fresh or ensure electronics don’t ...
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French students enjoy weekend trip to Montréal, Canada:
Fascinating, amazing, diverse, bonding, wondrous, and exciting - that’s how some CNS French students are describing a recent field trip to Montréal, Canada. It was the first time in almost a decade that a field trip to Canada has been organized.
It was a whirlwind trip which included visits to the Pointe à Callière museum, scenic overlook Mont Royal, and the BioDôme. At the Pointe, students learned about the history of the city and how it has transformed over the years. While visiting the BioDôme, students explored five different ecosystems.
“I think the trip was very immersive and really showed me how the culture is different in a way that we can't see in a classroom. I think the trips are a great experience for ...
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2023 Summer Meal Program Information:
Children in our community do not need to go hungry this summer. For many kids, summertime means food, friends and fun. For families who count on school breakfast and lunch, however, the summer months can be stressful and family food budgets have to be stretched even further. The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program helps fill the hunger gap.
Free summer meals, funded by the USDA, are available to kids and teens ages 18 and younger at Roxboro Road Middle School in Syracuse, NY. This is an open site therefore free meals are available to all children ages 18 and under. This site does not require families to provide income information, registration, or other paperwork.
Free Summer Meal Program Details:
Meals are FREE ...
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CNS students learn lifesaving skills in Adulting 101 class:
May 31, 2023: Students at CNS High School recently had an exciting and informative experience as part of their school’s new Adulting 101 class. The class, specifically designed for seniors who will soon be heading off to college or starting their careers and living independently, aims to teach essential life skills through experiences. Allison Salisbury, also a health education teacher at CNS, has been working to bring her Adulting 101 students active and engaging lessons throughout the year.
Last week, the students had the opportunity to interact with special visitors from NAVAC Ambulance and the Cicero Fire Department. The class was divided into two groups, with one group remaining in the classroom while the other ventured outside for hands-on training. ...
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CNS Senior Collaborates with fourth graders to promote dog adoption and volunteering:
In an interactive display of community involvement and cross-generational collaboration, Nicole Mirra, a senior at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, partnered with fourth-grade students from Allen Road Elementary School to help some animals find their forever homes.
Nicole Mirra is a volunteer at Helping Hounds, where she has given her time for several years, even adopting her own dog, Zoe, from the organization six years ago. Nicole was talking with one of her CNS teachers, Melissa Palmisano, about animals in need and together, the pair came up with a fun project idea.
Melissa has a daughter, Addison, who is a fourth grade student at Allen Road Elementary School and she reached out to her daughter’s classroom ...
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Celebrating the Spirit of Inclusion: Special Olympics Returns to North Syracuse:
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the North Syracuse Central School District had the honor of once again hosting this year's Special Olympics Track & Field Event. The event took place at the Cicero-North Syracuse (C-NS) High School Athletic Complex, bringing together hundreds of student athletes from various local school districts. It was a day filled with sunshine, excitement, camaraderie, and the celebration of the indomitable spirit of these extraordinary athletes.
The atmosphere was electric as students began arriving at the school, greeted by the cheers of hundreds of waiting volunteers. This year, Northstar Network, the school's student-run broadcast group, was on hand to provide live event coverage, adding an extra level of excitement and engagement. ...
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District voters approve proposed budget:
May 16, 2023 – North Syracuse Central School District voters have agreed to the District’s proposed 2023-2024 school year budget with a 59 percent approval. A total of 1,835 votes were cast, with the final tally being 1,077 yes votes and 744 no votes on the $203,270,342 proposal. A bus proposition for $2,251,201 also passed with 1,185 yes votes and 633 no votes for a 65 percent approval. Additionally, the Salina Free Library proposition for $500,558 passed with 54 yes votes and 19 no votes. This year, voters also approved a change in polling locations from Cicero Elementary School to Cicero-North Syracuse High School with 1,264 yes votes and 541 no votes as well as the addition of a student member to the Board of Education with 1,312 yes votes and 503 no votes.
Voters ...
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CNS students earn prestigious seal of biliteracy:
Nadine Lozanov, Haley Cummings, Mallory Brooks, Anthony Gabrielli, Grace Sugrue, Maddie Rodoski, Angelina Cifaratta, Olivia Maura and Kaley Otis
20 Cicero-North Syracuse High School students recently received notification that they had met the requirements necessary to earn a Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma. The designation recognizes students who demonstrate mastery in more than one language.
Together these CNS students have mastered eight different languages. One student can demonstrate quadliteracy (mastery of four languages) and two students can demonstrate triliteracy (mastery of three languages).
The seniors will be honored at the school’s award ceremony on June 1 as well ...
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Transportation Department Job Fair, Saturday, June 10:
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the North Syracuse Central School District is hosting a transportation department job fair. The event will take place at the transportation department (5520 East Taft Road) in North Syracuse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Syracuse Central School District Director of Transportation Matthew Conti encourages anyone interested to attend the fair and learn about transportation careers with the district. “We are looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals to become trained for some of the most important jobs in the district. CDL driving experience is preferred by not necessary, so anyone that is looking toward this as a career option is more than welcome to attend our job fair.”
Interested ...
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Cicero Elementary is up for the "Challenge"!:
Students and families from Cicero Elementary School are celebrating a HUGE success. More than 200 students and their families recently took part in the “Kids Heart Challenge” and raised an incredible $18,029 for the American Heart Association!
Cicero Elementary School’s donation to the AHA is the most ANY school has raised in Onondaga county AND the surrounding 18 counties. This also brings the school’s three-year fundraising total to $55,000.
Mr. Bailey and Mr. Cupoli cannot thank our students, families, school and community enough for their tremendous generosity.
Once again, THANK YOU CICERO!!
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District will host Special Olympics on Thursday, May 18:
The North Syracuse Central School District is proud to be hosting this year's Special Olympics on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Special Olympics Track & Field Event will take place at the Cicero-North Syracuse (CNS) High School Athletic Complex. Students will begin arriving at CNS at approximately 9:30 a.m. with a Parade of Athletes taking place to kick off the day's events at approximately 10:15 a.m. The parade will be followed by athletic competitions until approximately 12:30 p.m. The rain date for the event is Thursday, May 25.
More than 500 student athletes are expected from local school districts including Chittenango, Fabius Pompey, Fayetteville-Manlius, Jamesville-DeWitt, Lyncourt, Marcellus, North Syracuse, OCM BOCES, Solvay, Westhill and West Genesee. Approximately ...
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Family Engagement initiative makes a difference at Roxboro Road Elementary:
The Family Engagement initiative has been busy at Roxboro Road Elementary this Spring. Back in March, the school hosted the KIND Campaign from California and last month they helped deliver Easter basket donations.
The KIND Campaign was featured during an assembly for fourth grade girls. The focus was girl-on-girl bullying. The founders spoke to students via Zoom and shared moving testimonials. The assembly also incorporated Kind Pledges, Kind Apologies, and Kind Cards. A documentary was also shown. Family Engagement Specialist Jessica Nabewaniec says it was a powerful assembly and they intend to continue the progress gained moving forward throughout the rest of the year.
On Thursday, April 6 Family Engagement members partnered with St. Margaret’s ...
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Making history at Gillette Road Middle School:
For the first time, students at Gillette Road Middle School took part in a History Fair. They were tasked with showcasing any historical event, time period, person, or place.
On Thursday, April 27 more than 80 students from all three grade levels filled the cafeteria ready to show off their projects. They wore costumes, created display boards, built dioramas, and showed off interactive displays.
A wide variety of topics were covered ranging from the Titanic to Women’s Rights. A few students even made connections to their family history. For example, a Bosnian student researched and shared information about the Srebrenica Genocide.
The fair was a success thanks to a group of social studies teachers who formed a ...
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17 NSCSD educators receive grants through Education Foundation:
Back row (left to right): NSEF Treasurer Nat Ordway, NSEF Secretary Carolyn Gross, NSEF Vice President Sharon Fehrman, Danielle Barrett, Chris Manke, Danielle Preville, Ryan Condon, Mary Murdoch, NSEF volunteer Zoe Gwynn, NSEF volunteer Molly Gwynn and Mary Eidt NSEF board member.
Front row (left to right): Maureen Alvaro, Kristin Dietrich, Shannon Knapp, Lindsay Marzullo, Kathy Krichbaum, Jessica Keene and Danielle Rausa
17 North Syracuse Central School District educators were recently recognized for receiving grants from the North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) in their 2023 Grant Award’s Program. NSEF resources support quality education through creative opportunities, and innovative/imaginative approaches. ...
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