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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Applications for transportation to private & parochial schools for 2025-26 school year are due April 1:
Applications must be filed prior to April 1, 2025
As required by New York State Law, applications for bus transportation to and/or from charter, private or parochial schools during the 2025-26 school year, must be filed prior to April 1, 2025.
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.
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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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UPK lottery registration deadline extended:
The North Syracuse Central School District is accepting registrations for its Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) program for the 2025-26 school year. The UPK program is free to children who live in the district and are four years old on or before Dec. 1. The deadline to submit registrations for entry into the lottery drawing has been extended to Feb. 12.
2025-2026 UPK Registration Packet - Click here for more information
This program is partially funded by a state grant and is subject to the passage of the New York State budget. If your child is age-eligible for the program, they will be enrolled at one of the following sites below based on home/babysitter address, transportation needs and parent preference. All programs will be five days a week and follow ...
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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.
PREPARE NOW
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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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NSCSD delivers Thanksgiving cheer with Meals on Wheels partnership:
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD) made a “sweet” contribution to the North Area Meals on Wheels program hoping to enhance Thanksgiving meals for some special community members. John Rice, NSCSD’s Director of Science and CTE, delivered more than 40 homemade pumpkin pies to North Area Meals on Wheels.
District administrators joined forces to fund the initiative, each contributing $15 to support the effort. These funds were used to purchase supplies for more than 40 homemade pumpkin pies, which will accompany the Thanksgiving meals delivered to Meals on Wheels clients.
The initiative brought together staff, students and classrooms in a true collaboration to help the community. ...
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District mourns the passing of Dr. Jerome F. Melvin, former superintendent:
It is with profound sadness that the North Syracuse Central School District announces the passing of Dr. Jerome F. Melvin, former Superintendent of Schools and namesake of the District’s Administration Building. Dr. Melvin, whose career in education spanned decades, was a dedicated leader, advocate and visionary whose impact on the district and community is immeasurable.
Dr. Melvin first retired from his post as Superintendent on Aug. 30, 2000, only to return to the district in 2006 after serving in multiple interim superintendencies across the region. During his tenure, he demonstrated exceptional leadership, compassion and an unwavering commitment to student success. He guided the district through challenges and opportunities with a steady hand, creating ...
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CNS seniors inducted to Business and Marketing Honor Society:
Congratulations to the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Class of 2025 Business and Marketing Honor Society inductees. The CNS Business and Marketing Honor Society is sponsored by the Business Teachers Association of New York State.
2025 is the 15th year CNS has participated in the honor society. Overall, 26 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 ...
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Fall newsletter available online:
The Fall 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 Nov. 18.
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