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Hello North Syracuse Central School District Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Staff,
This week started out on a horrific note as we learned that one of the victims of last Saturday's racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY, took the life of one of former students. Roberta Drury attended schools in the North Syracuse Central School District and was a member of our community until she went to Buffalo to help a family member. The news of the shooting so close to home is devastating enough, but to learn that a member of our NorthStar family fell victim to an extremist act of hate, is unfathomable. Our hearts are broken by news of the despicable act and they go out to the families and friends of Roberta and all the victims.
As I wrote in my message last Sunday, the violence, intolerance and hate that has become so pervasive in our society needs to end. These hateful acts cannot be tolerated and it will take all of us working together.
Last Friday I shared information about the upcoming unveiling of a Strategic Plan to guide the District over the next 5 years. In order for the plan to truly be successful, we need involvement from the community - that fact became even more clear this past week. Please join us as we mourn the senseless loss of our NorthStar family member, Roberta Drury, and stand with us against violence, hate and intolerance. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools
North Syracuse Central School District voters approve proposed budget
North Syracuse Central School District voters have agreed to the District’s proposed 2022-2023 school year budget with 73.6 percent approval. Voters cast a total of 1,298 yes votes and 466 no votes on the $188,367,855 proposal. A bus proposition for $1,890,381 also passed with 1,295 yes votes and 479 no votes for 73 percent approval. Additionally, the Salina Free Library proposition for $489,304 passed with 85.5 percent approval with 59 yes votes and 10 no votes.
Leave Your Mark on the NSCSD
The North Syracuse Education Foundation is once again hoping to let our teachers, families of graduating seniors and retiring staff know about their Commemorative Bricks campaign. Click here to view the flyer on Peachjar or click on the picture below to go directly to the NSEF website to learn more.
NSCSD Transportation Department Supports Child Advocacy Center
Earlier this spring, staff of the North Syracuse Central School District's Transportation Department kicked off their 8th annual campaign of caring for children by supporting the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center's "Go Blue for Kids" pinwheels project. Led by Kathryn Janusz, one of the department's school bus attendants and a long time volunteer for McMahon Ryan, the staff raised almost $500 for the campaign. Great job!
Click here to learn more about McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy efforts.
C-NS Honors 4th Quarter NorthStar PRIDE Winners
Cicero-North Syracuse High School celebrated their 4th quarter Northstar Pride awards during the week of May 16. Northstar Pride awards honor students for demonstrating the core values of the building which consist of: personal responsibility, respect, integrity, discipline and engagement.
Students were honored with an assembly where they received their award, a treat, and their name will appear on the marquis as well as the morning announcements. Congratulations to all our C-NS Pride recipients. They make C-NS a great place to come and learn every day!
Click here to read the complete article and see more pictures online.
Special Olympics Track and Field Event Postponed Until May 26
This year's Special Olympics Event originally scheduled for Thursday, May 19 has been postponed until Thursday, May 26 due to forecasted rain. The Special Olympics Track & Field Event will still take place at the Cicero-North Syracuse (C-NS) High School Athletic Complex. On the 26th, students will begin arriving at C-NS at approximately 9:30 a.m. with a Parade of Athletes taking place to kick off the day's events, followed by athletic competitions until approximately 1 or 1:30 p.m.
Student athletes are expected from several local school districts including Fayetteville-Manlius, Jamesville-DeWitt, Liverpool, Lyncourt, Marcellus, North Syracuse, OCM BOCES, Solvay and West Genesee.
Everyone is welcome to attend this fun-filled day! Special Olympics games promote fitness, coordination and cardiovascular improvement. Additional benefits include self-confidence, discipline and self-esteem. Please come and cheer on the athletes!
Star Shop at C-NS Selling Class of 2022 Stickers
The Star Shop at Cicero-North Syracuse High School is selling stickers for the Class of 2022. The 4x6 stickers are available for $4 each and can be purchased by filling out the online form here.
Junior High Talent Show Returns on May 26
After nearly 37 months, the North Syracuse Junior High School Talent Show is back! Come on out to enjoy a live, in-person 15 act show, entitled Night at the Movies on Thursday, May 26th at 7pm at the NSJHS Auditorium.
Tickets are on sale now at the junior high and can be purchased during all lunch periods outside the entrance to the lunchrooms. General Admission tickets are $7 and Reserve seating is $10. Reserve seating enables patrons to pick their exact seat and skip any lines. Door tickets will be available for $10.
If you would like to purchase tickets from home, you can purchase them online by emailing your ticket order to ordering@4dproductions.org after checking the live updated seating chart found at www.4dproductions.org. Online orders will be filled on a first come first serve basis and be processed when payment is received through the secure website. There is a $1 fee per ticket to cover the credit card transaction fee. Online ordering will close at 11:59pm on May 25th. Tickets can be picked up the following day at the JHS (lunch ticket table) or at the Will Call ticket window the night of the show.
Marching Band Alumni Sought for 40th Anniversary Celebration
Calling all former Northstars, Northmen, and Golden Eagles!!!
It may still be spring, but it’s time to think ahead to the fall – specifically, to Saturday, September 17! That’s the date for Starburst and the 40th anniversary of the first CNS Northstars Marching Band.
Let’s celebrate this milestone with an alumni performance – the biggest and best yet!
Applications for UPK Registration Into Lottery Accepted Through May 26
The North Syracuse Central School District still has openings for next year's Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. Applications for registration into the lottery drawing will continue through Thursday, May 26, 2022. You may submit your application and required documents by email at: UPK@nscsd.org, by mail to NSCSD, Attn: UPK, 5355 West Taft Rd., North Syracuse, NY 13212 or completed applications may be dropped off at the District Office.
To ensure all families have an equal opportunity for our UPK program, there will be a lottery drawing for acceptance. Enrollment in the UPK program is NOT on a first-come, first-served basis. 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. Additionally, registrations will be accepted after May 27 but those students will not be included in the lottery. Registrations taken after the lottery period will be placed on a waitlist and parents will be notified if a spot becomes available.
Transportation Department Job Fair on June 4
On Saturday, June 4, the North Syracuse Central School District is hosting a transportation department job fair. The event will take place at the transportation department (5520 East Taft Road) in North Syracuse from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
North Syracuse Central School District
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Website: www.nscsd.org
Location: 5355 West Taft Road, Syracuse, NY, USA
Phone: (315) 218-2100
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