Mamma Mia, here I go again!:
On Tuesday, November 14, the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Drama Department shared a special announcement about the school's spring musical. CNS students first heard the news through a video message created by students. Check out the video here.
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Northstar Network members asked to document Student Athlete Advisory Committee Conference for second consecutive year:
On Saturday, November 11, CNS High School student members of the Northstar Network, Caroline Dunn, Drew Matyasik and Aaron Tarquinio, took on a meaningful mission traveling to the JMA Wireless Dome for the purpose of creating a video to highlight high school athletes. 2023 marked the second consecutive year that Northstar Network was commissioned by Section III to capture the insights and perspectives of Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) members on the vital role of high school athletics in nurturing positive character traits, such as leadership and sportsmanship.
Throughout their visit to the Dome, the Northstar Network team engaged with SAAC members to discuss their experiences and reflections. The aim was to underscore how participation in ...
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22 CNS students inducted into Tri-M Music Honor Society:
The Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chapter 6270, held a special ceremony Wednesday, November 8 for Cicero-North Syracuse High School students.
The following 22 students were inducted: Lily Bero, Julissa Blakes, Isabella Borte, Bethany Brandt, Nick Capece, Jefferson Cazimer, Evan Champ, Liam Chung, Gabrielle Emm, Colin Hong, Andrea Iqbal, Lauren Malec, Ethan Meives, Gabriella Pinoargotte, Helaina Morgan, Sadie Ritholz, Benjamin Rose, Michaela Spink, Alana Tomayo, Brooke Todd, Maddisyn Uon and Emma Wall.
Tri-M is part of the National Association for Music Education. Students inducted into this honor society get access to countless ...
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North Syracuse Education Foundation Grant Spotlight:
Empowering Students Through Innovation: The Inchy Worm Book Vending Machine
Every year, the North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) celebrates the dedication and creativity of educators in the NSCSD by awarding grants that bring innovative educational concepts to life. One such grant that has captured the imagination of many is the "Inchy Worm Book Vending Machine." This clever initiative was made possible by a grant to Peggy Parker at KWS Bear Road Elementary School. When Peggy retired, Debbie Gavin worked to bring Peggy’s vision to life and their combined work promises to transform the educational experience for students in grades K-4.
Rewarding and Recognizing Excellence
The primary goal of the Inchy Worm Book ...
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Tickets on sale now for CNS Fall Play:
Photo credit to Nadelen Imaging Photography
The Cicero-North Syracuse High School Fall Play, Arsenic and Old Lace , will take place at North Syracuse Junior High School on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 and tickets are now on sale .
The show stars CNS students Lucy Barrera, Lily Bero, Isabella Borte, Natalie Brushell, Evan Brzostek, Joe Calveric, Joey Cox, Halia Dice, Annalisa Emmi, Abby Gonçalves, Aiden Ketchum, Ethan Meives, Gabriella Pinoargotte and Noah Seitz.
Arsenic and Old Lace is a student run production - directed by Danielle Rausa and John Nadler; and produced by Senior Mady Mohat. Set design and construction is by 4-D Productions and Mr. Nadler’s Fundamentals of Design in Theater ...
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Empowering teachers: ENL workshop allows teachers to walk in students’ shoes:
During the October 31 staff development portion of the school day, some teachers from CNS High School had the privilege of participating in a workshop facilitated by our ENL (English as a New Language) teachers, Ali Guiffrida and Lydia Roldan. The purpose of the training was to equip teachers with knowledge and strategies needed to support our English Language Learners (ELLs) across all subject areas effectively.
In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, it is critical that teachers are well-prepared to address the unique needs of ELLs. Ali Guiffrida and Lydia Roldan spearheaded this workshop to shed light on the NSCSD’s ENL program and share best practices for providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. It was a day of exploration and ...
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CNS marching band is National state champion for second consecutive year:
Congratulations to the Cicero-North Syracuse High Schoool marching band for securing their position as the National division champion at the New York State Field Band Conference state meet, for the second consecutive year.
CNS delivered a near-perfect performance, earning a remarkable score of 96.3. Their dedication and passion shone brightly, enabling them to outshine their season-long rivals. Liverpool, who performed "Ascend."
We are immensely proud of our talented students and their exceptional achievements. Karen Seamans, the CNS band director, expressed her admiration for the group, stating, "It was undoubtedly their best performance of the year. So if it wasn't good enough to win, it was still good enough for me. They couldn't do any more than they ...
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CNS Junior continues dedication to childhood best friend with "Can Crush Cancer" event November 4 & 5:
Kevin Toms, now a junior at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, continues his heartfelt dedication to honor the memory of his childhood best friend, Griffin Engle. This year's "Can Crush Cancer" event, scheduled for November 4 and 5 at Griffin's Guardians, holds special significance as Kevin dedicates it to his "circle of strength" group of friends (pictured below at last year's Gala event for Griffin's Guardians) who have steadfastly supported him in this annual effort for the past four years, despite never having known Griffin.
Kevin Toms is far from your typical high school student, with passions that include sneakers, snowboarding, soccer, and spending quality time with family and friends outside of school. What truly ...
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District joins nation-wide social media lawsuit:
[October 24, 2023] - In response to growing concerns over the negative impact of social media platforms on the mental health and well-being of children and teenagers, the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education (BOE) has announced its decision to join a nation-wide lawsuit against major social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, SnapChat, and YouTube.
The North Syracuse Central School District BOE was invited to join a lawsuit initiated by public entities, including many school districts, against the aforementioned social media companies. The lawsuit alleges that these companies have played a significant role in causing a mental health crisis among children and teenagers, making it increasingly challenging for them to succeed in school. At their October 23 meeting, ...
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Gillette Road Middle School teacher is named TACNY Elementary/Middle School Educator of the Year:
On Monday, October 16, Gillette Road Middle School teacher Steve Bacon was honored by the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY) during the 23rd annual Celebration of Technology Awards Banquet at LeMoyne College. He was named the Elementary/Middle School Educator of the Year!
The title is awarded to educators who have made outstanding contributions to STEM Education at the elementary or middle school level in Central New York.
Steve is a valued, longtime employee of the North Syracuse Central School District. Prior to teaching at Gillette, he taught at both Allen Road and Cicero Elementary School. In fact while at Allen Road, he taught every grade level during his time at Allen Road. He believes he was first hired because of his ...
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C-NS senior named National Merit Scholarship Corporation Commended Student:
We’re proud to share that Cicero-North Syracuse High School senior and school board student representative Thomas Wills has been named a National Merit Scholarship Corporation Commended Student.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2024 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; ...
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CNS offers new elective: World Culture Exploration:
Some Cicero North Syracuse High School students are enjoying a new elective, World Culture Exploration. The half year course provides students with diverse perspectives on various world cultures while looking through a local lens.
Throughout the semester, several guest speakers and performers from the Central New York community will visit students and present their cultural experiences. These guest speakers will include a musician, businessman, politician, artist, language enthusiast, activists, and more.
The class already met musician Piper Jack, who has been playing the bagpipes since he was 15. He plays at regional events as a solo piper and as the Pipe Major for the Syracuse Highland Pipe Band. During his presentation, Piper Jack spoke about bagpipe culture and history ...
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NSCSD students receive recognition for summer reading:
Congratulations to this year’s New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge winners from the North Syracuse Central School District. A total of 14 students from various elementary schools in the NSCSD completed the requirements of the Challenge (reading for a minimum of 15 minutes each day for at least 40 days in the months of July and August) and were eligible to receive certificates.
New York State Assemblyman Al Stirpe attended the NSCSD Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 10 to personally present certificates to this year’s winners. While not all recipients were able to attend the meeting, Assemblyman Stirpe gave award certificates to several very proud students and their families.
At the meeting, the assemblyman ...
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Cicero-North Syracuse High School senior earns a rare “perfect” score on Advanced Placement Exam:
The North Syracuse Central School District is celebrating high school senior Ashton Murdock for earning a perfect score on the Computer Science Principles Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in the spring of 2023.
AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Ashton not only received the top score of 5, but was also one of only 459 students in the world to earn every point possible.
“This outstanding accomplishment is likely a direct reflection of the top-quality education being offered at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. We applaud Ashton's hard work and the AP teacher responsible for engaging students and enabling them to excel in a college-level course” said Trevor Packer, head of the Advanced Placement Program.
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Meet the NSCSD’s first-ever student board of education member:
October 13, 2023: This year marks an exciting milestone as we proudly introduce the district’s inaugural Ex-Officio Student Board Member on the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education.
We extend our congratulations to Thomas Wills, a Cicero-North Syracuse High School senior, for assuming the role for the 2023-24 term. This voter-approved position aims to give a voice to the student population.
Thomas was selected for this role after a thorough evaluation and interview process of senior candidates. He will have the privilege of attending all public board meetings and public hearings, although he will not be present during executive sessions .
To get to know Thomas a bit, we asked him the following questions: ...
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Digital Citizenship Week:
Digital Citizenship Week takes place from October 16th to October 20th. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity to empower our students with the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible and ethical digital citizens.
To help you make the most of this important week, the North Syracuse Central School District's technology team has compiled a variety of valuable resources that can be used to inspire and incorporate digital citizenship concepts into teaching and life at home. The following resource from Common Sense Media are specifically for families. NSCSD staff have also been given a number of resources to share in class with students.
Make Screen Time Safe and Positive - Use these planners to inspire conversations about tech use as a family.
How ...
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CNS Northstars Marching Band competes in Ohio:
The Northstars Marching Band traveled to the Glass Bowl at the University of Toledo in Ohio to take on some of the top bands in the country at the Bands of America Toledo Regional. The preliminary competition began at 9am with 22 bands seeking one of the 12 spots in finals. When it was over, the Northstars had placed second in their class and made it into the top twelve for the evening finals. The Northstars came out strong in finals and finished in the top half of the field in 6th place, moving up from their prelims placement! Click here to watch the awards presentation on YouTube.
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Taking a lesson from Micron Chip Camp:
North Syracuse Junior High School students are benefitting from a new hands-on learning opportunity thanks to the district’s first-ever Chip Camp collaboration with Micron. The technology program now has access to five rocket launchers used during camp and they are putting them to good use!
NSJH technology teachers Bryan Buchanan, Jason Downing, Aaron Gross, Luke Morse and Tim VanBeveren have been using the launchers to engage 8th grade students and teach the scientific process. They’ve called the project the "Paper Air Rocket" challenge.
Students work individually at first, then in pairs to problem solve and create a rocket that will fly the greatest distance.
Students construct their solutions in the lab, and then ...
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