District Accepting Nominations for Wall of Distinction Through November 22:
The North Syracuse Central School District is currently accepting nominations for their Wall of Distinction’s Class of 2019. Nomination forms are available online by clicking here or by calling the office of Christopher R. Leahey, Ed.D., North Syracuse Central School District Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, at (315) 218-2148. In order for candidates to be considered for the class of 2019, nomination forms must be submitted by Friday, November 22, 2019 . The ceremony honoring the selected candidates will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020.
The North Syracuse Central School District Wall of Distinction was created in 1990 for the purpose of recognizing and honoring graduates of North Syracuse High School, Cicero High School ...
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C-NS High School Providing Vaping Resources for Families:
Administrators and student assistance counselors at Cicero-North Syracuse High School are working to combat the vaping epidemic and have produced videos and flyers on the top. Additionally, the district was featured for their efforts in a story on News Channel 9. Click here to view the news story online .
Click here to view/download the informational flyer.
Click here to watch C-NS High School's video message about vaping .
Additional resources are available online:
http://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
www.CDC.gov/e-cigarettes
www.Teen.smokefree.gov
www.5MinutesForMom.com/TeenVaping
www.Preventionactionalliance.org
www.Drugfree.org/parent-blog/know-kid-vaping-marijuana ...
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C-NS Graduate awarded Lead with Languages Teacher Scholarship:
Lexie Hnatiw, a 2019 graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School, has always known that she wanted to teach. “For years I’ve said how I’m going to teach my own kids and shape their futures for the better,” she said.
When she was exposed to the French language though, she fell in love and teaching her passion to others became her goal. “The language is beautiful and I want others to experience all that French has to offer. Throughout my years in high school I’ve formed such a passion for the language, the culture, the art, and of course the food! I learned as much as I could about the country and realized that I want to spread my love and knowledge for such a beautiful place to others who may share a similar interest,” ...
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C-NS Money and Banking Students Get Hands-on Lesson in Home-Ownership:
On Friday September 13, students from Cicero-North Syracuse High School’s Money & Banking classes participated in Home HeadQuarter’s Annual Block Blitz. Led by C-NS teacher Mark Vinnette and C-NS Career Education Coordinator Erin Deaver, students spent the day working at Syracuse’s Leavenworth Park and the surrounding west-side community doing outdoor jobs such as painting, landscaping, raking, gardening and mulching.
Block Blitz is an annual community revitalization to landscape, paint, and repair as many homes as possible in a single day in a high-need neighborhood. The students from C-NS spent the sunny Friday morning outside and were happy to work alongside hundreds of homeowners, community partners, skilled laborers, and volunteers.
“Business ...
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District "Gearing" up to Support September 27 Ride for Missing Children:
The North Syracuse Central School District is “gearing” up to support the Ride for Missing Children (RFMC) on Friday, September 27th. This is a very exciting event with more than 100 riders pedaling their way across Onondaga County passing many communities along the way and even stopping at several schools.
The RFMC is an awareness and fundraising event for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, NY Regional Office (NCMEC/NY). Riders commit to meet fundraising goals, to train, and to ride. The goal is to honor and bring awareness to the plight of missing children and to help support the NCMEC/NY prevention education efforts which serves schools, including our own, within our region of the state.
Riders will begin at 8:00 AM from Sports Center 481and ...
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Positivity Project t-shirts on sale at C-NS Star Shop:
The Star Shop at Cicero-North Syracuse High School is running a sale on Positivity Project T-Shirts. The shirts are available to the public for $15 each.
If you are interested, please complete this online form . You can mail a check made payable to the Star Shop to: Linda Dwyer, CNS HS, Route 31, Cicero, NY 13039 or Call 315 218-4150 to pay by card. All orders must be picked up at the Star Shop at C-NS High School.
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North Syracuse Education Foundation Golf Tournament and Dinner - Sept. 29:
The North Syracuse Education Foundation is holding their first Annual Fall Into Giving Back Dinner & Tee Up for Education Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Lakeshore 1860 in Cicero. Registration for the golf tournament begins at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. A dinner, awards and silent auction take place at 6 p.m. It is not necessary to golf in order to attend the dinner. Click here to download an event flyer and registration form or register online by clicking here .
The registration deadline has been extended through Friday, Sept. 20.
The North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) serves a simple, but comprehensive purpose — To ensure that students in the North Syracuse Central School District have the benefit ...
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Superintendent Looks Forward to Working with Staff and Students:
North Syracuse Central School District Superintendent of Schools, Daniel Bowles, took time the first week of school to visit all eleven of the district's schools. During the visits, the new superintendent had opportunities to talk with students, staff and families and learn about what their hopes are for the school year.
Mr. Bowles is pictured visiting classrooms at Roxboro Road Middle School and helping students arriving at Roxboro Road Elementary School, where he formerly worked as the building principal. Former staff greeted the superintendent warmly and shared his sentiments for a great school year.
Mr. Bowles even received cheers and applause from the students when he told them that he was the one who would be calling snow days this winter.
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District Notified of Data Security Incident:
The North Syracuse Central School District was notified the morning of August 28, 2019, about a data security incident involving the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information for current and former NSCSD students. Student data which is stored on the North Syracuse Central School District’s network was not compromised.
The information accessed was through the AIMSweb 1.0 system, which is provided by Pearson Clinical Assessment (Pearson) and stored on their own network. North Syracuse is not the only local school district impacted by the incident, which is believed to have occurred in or around November 2018.
As with other local school districts, North Syracuse Central School District utilizes the AIMSweb system through a contract with the Central ...
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Back-to-School Newsletter Available Online:
The August 2019 edition of the North Syracuse Central School District's newsletter, The District Dispatch , is now available online by clicking here . Be sure to check out the color version of the newsletter (with LOTS of back-to-school information) before it hits your mailbox. Click here to view/download the newsletter.
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Internet and Social Media Safety Information:
Dear Parents:
As you may know, the North Syracuse Central School District’s Department of Information Technology provides students access to a state-of-the-art computer network and devices for educational purposes. While this access allows students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and educational web sites, it does not come without risk.
As part of our efforts to teach students about internet safety, they must read and acknowledge the district’s approved computer, internet, e-mail and telephone use policy (4201) before being given access to district devices. We also maintain filtering software designed to block access to certain internet sites. While our filtering software is effective, it is not perfect.
In the 2019-2020 school year, we ...
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Summer Regents Bus Routes:
The North Syracuse Central School District will provide transportation for the August 13 and 14 Regents exams at Cicero-North Syracuse High School at the following times/locations:
Morning Exams
Bus #561 - Pick up at Bear Road Elementary School beginning at 7:40 a.m.
Bus #562 - Pick up at District Office Building beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Bus #557 - Pick up at Roxboro Road Middle School beginning at 7:40 a.m.
Bus #556 - Pick up at Bridgeport-Rinaldo East & Astor Drive beginning at 7:40 a.m.
All buses and will drop off students at C-NS High School by 8:00 a.m. for the morning test
When leaving C-NS in the morning (by 10:45 a.m.), students should take the following buses to the following locations:
# 561 to Bear Road Elementary ...
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Change to NYS Immunization Law Removes Religious Exemption:
On June 13, 2019, the law allowing parents to request and obtain exemptions from immunization requirements based upon statements of religious belief was repealed. The new law, which is effective immediately, no longer allows children to attend school in the North Syracuse Central School District without required immunizations.
The district will not allow unvaccinated students to participate in any summer programs or to continue enrollment in September if they are not immunized as required by law.
For the 2019-2020 school year only, the law allows previously unvaccinated students to attend school as long as families can demonstrate that those children have received at least the first dose in each required immunization series and that they have age appropriate appointments scheduled ...
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Superintendent's Message Regarding High Heat:
Hello North Syracuse Central School District families!
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and send a quick message as we begin our first summer scorcher weekend. You may have noticed that the district has cancelled all outdoor activities for the weekend. Extremely hot and humid weather is being predicted throughout the weekend and we are advising our families to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness.
As a Central New York resident for many years, I understand wanting to enjoy every second of summer since we do seem to have to wait a long time for the sunshine. I encourage you however, to make sure to enjoy the weather safely by staying cool and hydrated.
The district houses summer programs at some of our school buildings, many run through outside ...
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Welcome Superintendent Bowles!:
The North Syracuse Central School District is proud to welcome Daniel D. Bowles as the district’s new superintendent of schools! Mr. Bowles, a long-time employee of the District and resident of the community, officially began his superintendency on July 1, 2019.
The District's Board of Education approved Mr. Bowles’ appointment this past April after a rigorous search process. "Mr. Bowles stood out among a highly-qualified field of candidates because of his passion for our district and his proven track record in making effective, student-focused decisions,” said former North Syracuse Board of Education President Michael Shusda. “We truly believe that Mr. Bowles has the right blend of leadership skills and experience to keep our district moving forward.” ...
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Congratulations C-NS Class of 2019:
On Thursday, June 27, the 686 students making up the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Class of 2019, crossed the stage of the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College. Please click here and take a moment to view a brief congratulatory message from former Superintendent of Schools Annette Speach.
Click here to view a selection of graduation photos on Facebook .
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C-NS Star Shop Camo Crew Neck Pre-Sale:
The Star Shop at Cicero-North Syracuse High School is holding a public presale for camo crew necks. The shirts will be on sale in the fall but you can reserve one now by completing the online form here . Orders will be processed in September.
In September, you can pay with a card over the phone or you can come to C-NS HS and pay by cash or check.
You will have to come to C-NS HS to pick up your order.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Dwyer at 315 560-6786.
Click here and flip to page 20 for an item description .
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C-NS students make surgical caps for Golisano Children’s Hospital:
Each year, Family & Consumer Science Fashion Design students at Cicero-North Syracuse High School have the opportunity to create and choose their own community service project. This year, they have been busy making surgical caps for Golisano Children’s Hospital which children will get to use—and keep—while they prepare for surgery. Students used fun, novelty fabrics to make the surgical caps in an effort to help bring some light to a scary time in the children's lives.
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C-NS students seeking candidate for prosthetic hand:
Students at Cicero-North Syracuse High School have had the unique opportunity this school year, to be involved in a project for the 3-D printing of a prosthetic hand. Working through e-NABLE , under the direction of teacher Mark Parrish, students have completed the printing of a fully operational prosthetic hand and are looking for a someone who can use the device.
C-NS students involved in the project created a YouTube video about the first hand and t he project was recently featured on News Channel 9 .
If you, or someone you know, may be able to use the device, please email Mark Parrish .
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C-NS Optimist Club participates in Relay for Life and helps fight cancer:
The C-NS High School Optimist Club participated in the Relay for Life on Saturday, June 8, at the Bragman Stadium. The students decorated illumination bags in memory of loved ones that have loss their battle to cancer. Some bags were also decorated for Dr. Kathleen Gramet, former superintendent of schools; Catherine Cifaratta, former Board of Education member; Bonnie Wenham, former teacher at Allen Road Elementary School; Edith MacGeorge, former Central Science Supply coordinator; Rose Clarke, former nurse at Cicero-North Syracuse High School; and Suzanne Berti, former teacher at Roxboro Road Middle School.
The students also did face painting, sold baked goods, raffle tickets, and had games for contestants. The club raised over $600 and donated the funds to the American Cancer ...
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