Schools participate in Chalk the Walk:
In honor of September being Suicide Prevention month, The Onondaga County Suicide Prevention Coalition (OCSPC,) recently hosted “Chalk the Walk” from September 23 through 27. Several schools in the North Syracuse Central School District took part in the event. During the activity students were encouraged to get outside and chalk the sidewalks with messages of hope, inspiration, and resilience to shine a light on mental wellness and suicide prevention.
The North Syracuse Central School District is committed to the mental health and wellness of all of our students and is excited to participate in awareness activities that promote the mental well-being of all students. Thank you to everyone who shared their event photos.
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District ends practice of publishing staff emails:
Cyber security for school districts is becoming an increasing concern as cyber attacks increase across the country. In order to protect North Syracuse Central School District staff and resources, we are transitioning to the removal of staff email addresses and directory information being published on our webpages. As of October 15, 2024, we have removed the staff email listing.
Email is still an important form of communication, and we are not limiting the use of email between school and home. We are only changing the practice of publishing staff email addresses in a way that allows for easy scraping by web bots. This change is driven by increasing concerns around phishing campaigns, which often result from the scraping of email addresses posted publicly online. Many ...
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CNS Music Teacher Danielle Rausa is WCNY Classic FM September Educator of the Month:
Congratulations to Cicero-North Syracuse High School Music Teacher Danielle Rausa for being selected as the WCNY Classic FM Educator of the Month for September. The Classic FM Music Educator Award was established in 2022 to recognize outstanding teachers across the region.
Awardees are selected by a committee of four individuals who are active in the arts community, who review the nominations. Danielle was nominated by four individuals – two parents, a colleague and a student. Diane Jones, the program manager for WCNY Classic FM shares that Danielle’s “glowing recommendations made the decision to honor her an easy one.”
In addition to the award presentation, which took place as a surprise to Danielle at CNS High ...
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CNS hosts Micron panel discussion; event highlights collaboration:
Panelists included New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Cicero-North Syracuse High School welcomed some high-profile guests, including U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and AFT President Randi Weingarten. The event, held in the school’s library, celebrated a big moment for the North Syracuse Central School District, which is at the heart of an exciting partnership with Micron Technology. With Micron’s new chip plant coming to the area, the district is set to play a major role in shaping both the education and economy of Central New York.
The event showcased the success possible through the collaboration ...
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District proud to unveil refreshed CNS logo!:
The North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD) is excited to introduce an updated logo for Cicero-North Syracuse High School (CNS). With a number of current and upcoming building projects underway, district leaders felt it was the perfect time to update the school’s branding. The design was developed with input from district and building stakeholders. It was approved by the Board of Education during its meeting on Sept. 9. The goal was to modernize the school logo while still maintaining traditional elements like the star and district colors.
The primary logo is accompanied by other supporting graphics and the options were designed to ensure visual and brand consistency. The transition to the updated logo will happen ...
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Welcome Interim Superintendent of Schools Michael A. Schiedo!:
August 28, 2024: The North Syracuse Central School District officially welcomes Michael A. Schiedo to the position of Interim Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Schiedo was appointed by the Board of Education at their August 5 meeting. He will serve as Interim Superintendent while the Board continues their search for a permanent replacement. Board of Education President Michael A. Mirizio discussed the Board's selection of Mr. Schiedo and the ongoing search process in his July 25 letter to the community .
Mr. Schiedo previously served as superintendent of both the Chittenango Central School District and the Lyncourt Union Free School Districts. Most recently, he served as interim superintendent for the Mexico Academy and Central ...
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District-Wide Safety Plan posted for review:
At their August 19, 2024 meeting, the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education approved a draft District-Wide Safety Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. The draft plan is available online by clicking here for public review and comments.
Visit the District-Wide Safety Plan website to learn more.
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Back to School 2024:
This page will provide families with updates for the 2024-2025 school year. Please check back for updates.
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Superintendent Search:
UPDATE: November 1, 2024: Announcement from the NSCSD Board of Education: Dr. Terry Ward to be appointed Superintendent of Schools
October 11, 2024: Letter from Board of Education President with search update - The North Syracuse Board of Education is approximately halfway through the process for finding our next superintendent of schools. Our search consultant, Dr. Cook from OCM BOCES, has completed all of the focus groups that gathered more specific information from various stakeholder groups, which included students, families and various combinations of staff. The feedback from the groups has been delivered to the BOE and will be used to help formulate questions and provide the board valuable information regarding what is most important to our community ...
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July newsletter is available online:
The July 2024 edition of the North Syracuse Central School District's newsletter, The District Dispatch , is now available online by clicking here . District residents will receive a printed version of the newsletter in the mail the week of July 8.
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Book VanGo and Keys to Kindergarten summer schedule:
This summer is full of opportunities for students to take advantage of the Book VanGo AND for students entering kindergarten to take part in a new story hour designed just for them! Click here or on the calendar below to see the July and August calendar showing when and where to find the Book VanGo in our community this summer.
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North Syracuse Central School District Board President announces Superintendent of Schools’ retirement:
June 18, 2024: North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education President Paul Farfaglia announced today that Superintendent of Schools Daniel D. Bowles will be retiring effective August 27, 2024. The Board of Education accepted the superintendent’s retirement letter at its June 17 meeting.
Superintendent Bowles announced his plans to district staff in an email saying “The past five years have been some of the best of my life. They have also been some of the most challenging as we worked together to navigate a global pandemic and the lasting repercussions we never could have anticipated. Despite the challenges though, we came together as a district and community and created a Strategic Plan that I truly believe moves the school community forward.”
The ...
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CNS students receive Dollars for Scholars awards:
On Tuesday, June 11, more than 100 Dollars for Scholars scholarship awards were presented to graduating Cicero-North Syracuse High School students. The awards, many of which are given in memory of loved ones, were presented during a ceremony at North Syracuse Junior High School. A listing of this year’s recipients is provided below. Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients and many thanks to NS Dollars for Scholars for providing assistance for our students.
Memorial Scholarships
North Syracuse Teaching Assistants Memorial Scholarship, in Memory of; Bernard Duffy, William Gammon, Robert Paige, Chris Smart, Daniel Smart, James Stoddard Sr., Cynthia Taffel, Sandra Tillman and Thomas Zuk – Recipient: Alexander D'Avirro ...
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Celebrating multilingual excellence at CNS: The New York State Seal of Biliteracy:
In our interconnected world, knowing more than one language is a big plus. The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) recognizes high school students who are proficient in multiple languages, celebrating their skills and preparing them for a globalized future.
What is the Seal of Biliteracy?
The NYSSB is an award for students who are proficient in English and at least one other language by the time they graduate. Started in 2012, it encourages language learning, values linguistic diversity, and helps colleges and employers spot individuals with strong language skills.
Benefits of the Seal
Academic Excellence: Shows high academic achievement and dedication.
Career Boost: Bilingual individuals are in high demand in today’s job market.
College Readiness: ...
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Annual graduation walk at elementary schools brings smiles:
On Thursday, June 6, the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Class of 2024 returned to their elementary schools to revisit the places where their educational careers began. Each elementary school has their own traditions for celebrating graduates and having younger students get a glimpse of their future. At some schools, grads march through the hallways while being cheered on by their former teachers and the district's youngest students. CNS staff accompany the students and typically work with elementary staff to get a group picture at each elementary school. The day always is nostalgic and heartwarming.
Click here to view some of the pictures shared on Google Drive . If you have additional pictures that you'd like to share, please email them to Laurie Cook at lcook@nscsd.org ...
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Gillette Road Middle School's Paint the Mile Club: Transforming anxiety into art:
This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Gillette Road Middle School saw a fantastic display of creativity, community and student engagement with the installation of inspiring yard signs by the P2 and Paint the Mile Club (PTMC). The signs were put up after school on May 1 with the help of dedicated families, adding a vibrant touch as well as encouragement to the school’s track.
Gillette’s PTMC was created during the 2022-23 school year by fifth-grade teacher Melanie Hurley and one of the school’s art teachers, Ms. Warner Varno. The club was born from a simple yet powerful idea. During Ms. Varno’s first full year at Gillette, she noticed that many fifth graders were anxious about running the mile, a mandatory part of their ...
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North Syracuse educators awarded NSEF grants to enhance programming:
The teachers/staff pictured were present at the May 6 Board of Education meeting. From left to right (back row): Michelle Koehler, Molly Murphy, LeeAnn Phelps, Jessica Keane, Sara Bambino, Ashley Mastrorilli, Lindsay Marzullo, Carla Donohue and (kneeling) Kathryn Moran, Kathy Conese, Julianna Carmichel and Robin Makepeace.
Twenty-five North Syracuse Central School District educators were recently recognized for grants written to the North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) in their 2024 Education Grant Awards Program. NSEF is a 501C3 non-profit dedicated to serving our public schools by providing resources to support quality education through creative opportunities, and innovative/imaginative approaches.
Since 2003, NSEF ...
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CNS students experience Quebec City:
Je me souviens… Québec's official motto, "Je me souviens" or "I remember," perfectly encapsulates the memories made by French students from Cicero North Syracuse High School during their weekend escapade to Québec City earlier this school year.
Their adventure kicked off with a scenic ferry ride across the majestic St. Lawrence River, leading them into the heart of Québec City. From there, they explored a Huron Village, soaking in the fascinating history of Canada's First Nations. And let's not forget the mouthwatering breakfast featuring croissants, pain au chocolat, and steaming mugs of hot chocolate that fueled their exploration.
The students got a taste of the city with a bus tour, ...
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