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North Syracuse Central School District's Electronic News
Hello North Syracuse Central School District parents, guardians, teachers, and staff,
It gives me great pleasure to share some good news about a recent ceremony honoring outstanding students from our district.
On Tuesday, April 16, the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) inducted students from schools across Central New York into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Twenty-three (23) students from the North Syracuse Central School District were among those inducted. These students received this honor through their exceptional work in Career & Technical Education and New Vision programs at the OCM BOCES Thompson Road Campus.
To qualify for induction into the NTHS, students must have maintained a grade-point average of 85 or higher, had 12 or fewer absences, and received a teacher recommendation. Additionally, they demonstrated outstanding attributes including respect, honesty, skill, responsibility, leadership, service, and citizenship. The ceremony, at Onondaga Community College, was a testament to their dedication and achievements. As a symbol of their accomplishment, each inductee received special tassels to wear on their graduation caps in June. Congratulations to our students.
As we approach the upcoming Spring break, I encourage everyone to take this time to rejuvenate and reconnect with loved ones. Rest, relaxation, and quality family time are essential for maintaining a healthy balance in our lives.
I am very proud of our students' achievements and grateful for the unwavering support of our entire school community. Together, we will continue to strive for excellence and make a positive difference in the lives of our students. Wishing you all a wonderful Spring break filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories.
Warm regards,
Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools
Pictured above is Adriana Kurpiewski and Superintendent Bowles. Here is the complete list of NSCSD students who were inducted: Elizabeth Courtwright, Juliahana Dennis, Shaylin Florczykowski, Kevin Gonci, Nadia Greco, Kyra Hall, Zoe Hart, Natalie Harvey, Ariyanna Humphrey, Joseph Kozubowski, Adriana Kurpiewski, George Lonergan, Shannon Loughlin, Brandon Marchitto, Dylan Midlar, Isabella Moya, Madolyn Murray, Emilee Rio, Amar Salkic, Clara Serao, Jacob Snow, Jessica Stagnitta and Battista Wood. Read the complete article online by clicking here.
At their April 17 meeting, the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education approved an updated 2023-2024 district calendar making Friday, May 24, 2024 a day off due to unused snow days. Click here to view the updated calendar.
For the third consecutive year, the North Syracuse Central School District is being honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.
North Syracuse Central School District schools are proud supporters of Griffin's Guardians and have taken part in the organization's annual Change for Hope Campaign for many years. For 2024, schools across Central New York came together to raise more than $28,000 for the cause to raise awareness in pediatric cancer and to teach students compassion.
Cicero Elementary School teacher Cathy Seichen joined Allison Joyce from the Liverpool Central School District, to present a check to the organization on behalf of all CNY schools. North Syracuse schools alone this year raised almost $8,000! Since the inception of Change for Hope campaign, North Syracuse Central School District Schools have raised a grand total of $30,039.23 for Griffin's Guardians. The organization is named for Griffin Engle, who died of cancer when he was just seven years old and a student at Cicero Elementary School.
On Thursday, April 18, the NSCSD invited staff, students and community members to participate in a larger community event to support two local law enforcement men who tragically lost their lives on Sunday, April 14. In honor of Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, the NSCSD community showed their overwhelming support by going blue. Thank you to all who shared pictures with us on social media and by email. Pictured here are some of those pictures.
District Reminders!
APRIL 22-26: Spring Recess - No School
MAY 2: Budget presentation at 6 PM at Gillette Road Middle School (6150 South Bay Rd.) in Cicero
MAY 3: It's OK Friday - Wear Green or positive messaging
MAY 6: Board of Education meeting at 6 PM at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse
MAY 7: Public Hearing at 6 PM at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse
MAY 7: Virtual budget presentation at 7 PM (link will be posted online)
MAY 9: Budget presentation at 6 PM at North Syracuse Junior High School (5353 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse
MAY 10: Cicero-North Syracuse High School Talent Show at the North Syracuse Junior High School Auditorium (5353 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse
MAY 13: Board of Education meeting at 6 PM at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse
MAY 14: Virtual budget presentation at 7 PM (link will be posted online)
MAY 21: School Budget Vote and Board of Education Member Election from 6 AM to 9 PM
North Syracuse Central School District
Email: webmaster@nscsd.org
Website: www.nscsd.org
Location: 5355 West Taft Road, Syracuse, NY, USA
Phone: (315) 218-2100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSyracuseCSD/