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Hello North Syracuse Central School District Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Staff!

As we head into this Memorial Day holiday weekend, please take a moment to appreciate the men and women who have lost their lives fighting for our freedoms. This is not just a holiday weekend, it is a chance for us to reflect and remember the sacrifice others have made for us.

This year, I cannot help but also think of those who have died from COVID and in the fight against it. May their commitment and sacrifice inspire us to serve in our own way and to always appreciate those who selflessly protect and care for others.

Please enjoy your weekend. I hope you have a safe and healthy Memorial Day.

Sincerely,

Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools

As we rapidly approach the end of the school year, we’ll be taking time to feature multiple Shining Stars each week.

For the week ending May 28, we are featuring Steve Bacon, a Gillette Road Middle School teacher as Shining Star #1. Mr. Bacon has been a teacher in the North Syracuse Central School District for nearly 30 years and has shared his love of science with many students.

Click here to read about Steve Bacon.

For the week ending May 28, we are featuring Zuriel Dickerson, an eighth-grade student at North Syracuse Junior High School, as Shining Star #2.

Click here to read about Zuriel Dickerson.

The 2021 C-NS Talent Show premieres TONIGHT, Thursday, May 27 at 7pm on YouTube. Tune in for free by going to www.4dproductions.org. Come watch all 17 acts that were safely filmed all over Syracuse and edited together for all to enjoy!

This year's student performers are: Madison Alcock (junior), Hannah Bach (sophomore), Evan Breitbeck (senior), Kaley Bristow (junior), Shannon Brown (sophomore), Abigail Calabria (sophomore), Samuel Cusimano (junior), Zacari Dickerson (junior), Zuriel Dickerson (8th grade), John Doherty (senior), Julia Kulakowski (sophomore), Sam Nessel (senior), Aaron Nguyen (sophomore), Emma Peters (junior), Riley Reitz, (sophomore), Jessica Ricciardi (sophomore), Jacob Schmid (senior), Cheyenne Scott (sophomore), Jacob Seitz (sophomore), Sara Szuba (senior) and Katie Wilhite (junior).

North Syracuse Junior High School shared this photo celebrating their photographers of the week. According to NSJH Media Arts teacher Tracy Liberman, the students, freshmen Connie Dunn and Gabby Penizotto are being recognized for their outstanding creativity and hard work.

With COVID vaccines now available to everyone age 12 or older, the Onondaga County Department of Health is increasing the number of clinics. Any person who wishes to be vaccinated at ANY Onondaga clinic (both first AND second dose) must bring their printed and signed consent form. The required Onondaga County form is available for download by clicking here.

Individuals receiving the vaccine must also fill out the required New York State Department of Health Vaccine Form online at: http://forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine.

The North Syracuse Central School District has extended registration for its Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program through June 4, 2021. Additionally, beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, the District will offer the option of full-day UPK. To be eligible for the District's UPK program, children must live in the North Syracuse Central School District and be four years old on or before December 1, 2021.

Enrollment in the UPK program is NOT done on a first-come, first-served basis. UPK applications received prior to the June 4 deadline will be placed into a lottery to be drawn toward the end of July, 2021. If the UPK program fills up before all names are pulled from the lottery, the remaining students will be placed on a waitlist and parents will be notified if a spot becomes available.

Click here to read the complete story online.

Experience a career filled with great opportunities and exciting growth. The North Syracuse Central School District's Transportation Department is holding a Job Fair on June 5 from 9 am till 12 noon. The event will take place at the Transportation Center located at 5520A East Taft Road in North Syracuse. We will be hiring Sub Drivers and Attendants. Extensive training provided. Come join the winning team, Team North Syracuse. If you can't make it to the Job Fair, apply online at NSCSD.org or call (315) 218-2107.

High school seniors reflect on a year with some loss, but a whole new perspective - CNYCENTRAL, May 25, 2021: Cicero-North Syracuse High School Senior Giovanni Heater joins other area high school seniors to reflect on the past year.

Did you know that the North Syracuse Central School District's Athletics Department has a weekly email newsletter? If you'd like to subscribe to the newsletter, click here to fill out the necessary form.

The North Syracuse Central School District produces a weekly digital newsletter, "NorthStar Lights," to share important information and good news with NSCSD families and staff. Parents and staff members automatically receive the newsletter through SchoolMessenger.

Grandparents, community members and all friends of the NSCSD are welcome to subscribe by providing an email address by clicking here. Newsletters are emailed each Friday when school is in session. Help us share the good news and the great things happening in the NSCSD!

Because this school year has been so different, it has been challenging to get new photos for our District website at www.nscsd.org and other publications. So...we need your help! We would love to share your photos of at home school environments. If you're willing to share, please send your high quality images using the link below. We'll be using your photos in this newsletter and other publications throughout the school year. Additionally, high resolution, horizontal photos will be considered for the District website. If you'd like to share pictures, please email them to our Communications Officer, Laurie Cook at lcook@nscsd.org or click here to upload them.

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