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Hello North Syracuse Central School District Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Staff,
Today, I had the pleasure of being part of our annual Cicero-North Syracuse graduation walk events for the Class of 2023. I visited Allen Road and KWS Bear Road Elementary as their former students went back to the place where it all started for them. It was heartwarming to see the grads return to their elementary schools, and the reactions were priceless! Smiling faces and nostalgic memories filled the hallways as they embraced their roots once again. I even got in on a class picture recreation with Mrs. Storie's former kindergarteners.
The students at Bear Road even took time to visit the school’s new playground and try out the equipment. It was fun seeing the contrast between their younger selves and the young adults they’ve become. It's moments like these that remind us of the remarkable journey our students have taken and I’m honored to be a part of those steps.
Speaking of momentous occasions, we've recently had a series of great events, concerts, and celebrations that have truly made this year one to remember. From the first-ever Rising Rox Stars showcases to the fun-filled Roxie's Fun Fair, our community has come together to create lasting memories. These gatherings have showcased the incredible talent, dedication, and spirit of our students and staff.
We definitely had a memorable week as smoke from the Canadian wildfires impacted our community. I can definitely say I’ve never had to make a call on canceling events due to smoke before. While I know it is disappointing that some events were canceled or postponed, we will create new opportunities to honor the achievements and milestones of our students.
Enjoy the waning moments of the 2023 school year.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools
Learning about health and human service careers
Deciding your career path can be a daunting task. That’s why CNS Career Center Advisor Erin Deaver recently hosted a panel of medical experts to talk to students enrolled in the health and human services program.
Representatives from Upstate Orthopedics, Upstate Medical University, Utica University, and Wegmans Pharmacy spoke about their careers and answered student questions. They also brought a variety of educational materials to share with the students.
The health and human services program is a Family and Consumer Sciences elective available to sophomores and seniors.
French students enjoy weekend trip to Montréal, Canada
Fascinating, amazing, diverse, bonding, wondrous, and exciting - that’s how some CNS French students are describing a recent field trip to Montréal, Canada. It was the first time in almost a decade that a field trip to Canada has been organized.
It was a whirlwind trip which included visits to the Pointe à Callière museum, scenic overlook Mont Royal, the BioDôme, and a walking tour of the city.
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NSCSD takes first place in Middle School STEM Competition
Congrats to the creators of the ‘Everything Bag!’
North Syracuse Junior High School students Alyssa Bubniak, Liam Pierce-Joss, and Elvis Culum recently took first place at the CNY Innovation Challenge. The eighth grade trio was also recognized during a Board of Education meeting.
Full details about their invention and accomplishment here:
Roxboro Road Elementary School received a very generous donation from the Frito Lay Company on June 2. More than 70 brand new backpacks were donated, filled with earbuds, water bottles, art supplies, notebooks, and more! We are so thankful for their generosity to our school. Kerry Delduchetto, the school counselor shared this picture and said, "We are so thankful for their generosity to our school." Pictured (left to right): Jessica Nabewaniec (RRE Family Engagement Specialist), Brad Hicks (Frito Lay Zone Operations Manager for Upstate NY), Kerry Delduchetto (RRE School Counselor), and Matt Motala (RRE Principal).
North Syracuse Junior High School Associate Principal Kristen Hill shared this picture from Wednesday night’s OCM BOCES CTE and New Visions graduation. In addition to the many CNS students who graduated from BOCES that evening, CNS students were represented by 2 out of the 4 student of the year winners and both made speeches at the event.
Shannon Brown was named Career and Technical Education student of the year. She was in the Health Occupations program. Zachary Hill was named Embedded Career and Technical Education student of the year. He attended the Heavy Equipment Repair, Operations and Diesel Technology program located at Tracey Road Equipment. Congratulations to these incredible young adults!
District Reminders!
JUNE 10: Bus Driver Job Fair, Transportation Complex, 10 AM to 1 PM
JUNE 13: CNS Senior Picnic, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Arrowhead Lodge
JUNE 19: Juneteenth - NO SCHOOL for students or staff
JUNE 22: LAST DAY K-7
JUNE 23: LAST DAY - STAFF
JUNE 23: CNS Graduation, 6 PM, NYS Fair Expo Center
JUNE 26: Board of Education meeting at 6 PM at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse. If you'd like to attend the meeting in-person, you must pre-register by the Friday prior to the meeting. Please email jherrera@nscsd.org to attend.
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