Superintendent Search:
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education has accepted the retirement letter for Supintendent of Schools Daniel D. Bowles. His last day with the district will be August 27, 2024. The Board has engaged OCM BOCES District Superintendent Matthew L. Cook, Ed.D. to assist and advise in the process of selecting a new superintendent. As part of his official duties, Dr. Cook routinely works with Boards of Education to facilitate new superintendent searches. In 2023, Cook facilitated two successful searches in DeRuyter and Marcellus.
Dr. Cook met with the Board of Education at their July 8, 2024 meeting to publicly discuss next steps in the search process. The district will continue to provide transparent and ...
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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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2024 Summer Programs:
The North Syracuse Central School District has several summer programs taking place at various schools as outlined below.
Regional Summer School
Regional Summer School will take place at North Syracuse Junior High School (315-218-3642)
Semester 1: Tuesday, July 16- Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Semester 2 : Thursday, August 1- Friday, August 16, 2024
Times
Block 1: 8:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
Block 2: 10:20 a.m - 12: 30 p.m.
Click here for additional information about the OCM BOCES Regional Summer School program.
Busing for Regional Summer School
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 ...
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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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Congratulations CNS Class of 2024!:
Congratulations to the 614 graduates in the Cicero-North Syracuse High School (CNS) Class of 2024! This year's ceremony took place on Friday, June 21. Click here for a video from the event.
The following students make up the CNS Class of 2024:
Alysha Nicole Abbate
Tyler Richard Abdo
Arisha Arisha Abid
Alexander Adam Abourouaine
Jayden Alexander Addison
Gagan Adhikari
Gourav Adhikari
Alexis Marie Ager
Thalia Elizabeth Ann Alfred
Nabaa Mohammed Hashim Alhachami
Sydney Kathryn Altobello
Giavonna Maria Ambriati
Brennan Thomas Amos
Gabriella Maria Ancona
Isaac Paul Andrews
Arianna Jacqueline Appleton
Gabriel Matthew Aquino
Alivia Rose Aragona
Adrianna Victoria Arcaro
Landon Rawlings Archer
Gabrielle Jamie Arcuri ...
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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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2024 Summer meal program at Roxboro Road Middle School:
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 to children and teens ages ...
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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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CNS Film & Screen Design Class visits local news station for immersive experience in broadcast journalism:
On Monday, May 20, students from Mr. Nadler's Film & Screen Design class at Cicero-North Syracuse High School had the extraordinary opportunity to visit News Channel 9, a local television news studio in East Syracuse. This visit provided a comprehensive look into the world of broadcast journalism, offering students valuable insights and firsthand experiences.
The day began with an extensive tour of the facility, led by executive producer Tim Fox. The tour gave students an inside look at the digital age of news production with reporters typing up news stories, editing footage and collaborating with the graphics team to prepare content for public broadcast. The students observed the intricate and intense workflow involved in creating both daily news ...
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Community Forum on Race and Equity at CNS on June 13:
The North Syracuse Central School District is inviting participants to its first Community Forum on Race and Equity. The event is intended for current CNS juniors and seniors as well as NSCSD alumni, families, caregivers and community members to share their experiences and concerns on the topics of race and equity within the district. The forum is being run and facilitated by trained professionals with the Center for Dialogue and Action at InterFaith Works of Central New York. It will take place at Cicero North Syracuse High School on Thursday, June 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Earlier this year, the NSCSD adopted a policy on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure its schools and classrooms are safe, ...
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NSCSD voters approve proposed budget:
North Syracuse Central School District voters have agreed to the district’s proposed 2024-2025 school year budget with a 65,2 percent approval. A total of 1,846 votes were cast, with the final tally being 1,204 yes votes and 642 no votes on the $212,196,591 proposal. A bus proposition for $2,152,433 also passed with 1,268 yes votes and 579 no votes for a 68.7 percent approval. Voters also authorized the district’s use of capital reserve/debt service funds for ongoing construction projects with a 69.3 percent approval (1,271 yes votes/564 no votes). Additionally, the Salina Free Library proposition for $510,565 passed (76.3 percent approval) with 58 yes votes and 18 no votes.
Voters elected the following three candidates to the North Syracuse Central School District Board ...
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Transportation Department Job Fair, Saturday, June 8:
The North Syracuse Central School District is holding looking to hire bus drivers and is holding a job fair on Saturday, June 8. The event will take place at the transportation department (5520 East Taft Road) in North Syracuse from 9 AM to 12 PM
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 persons can ...
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