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Administrative Bulletin No. 43 June 6, 2012
06/06/12

The Administrative Bulletin for the week of June 6, 2012 is posted here and contains:

  • A calendar of events
  • Helpful Services for School District Personnel
  • Information about Upcoming Civil Service Examinations
  • Open Positions
High School Graduation Dates
06/06/12

The dates and times for the 2011-12 graduation ceremonies are available below. In addition to the five traditional high school graduation ceremonies taking place there will also be an adult education graduation ceremony, a ceremony for the graduates of the LPN program and the August summer graduation. The ceremony schedule is:

Students See the Law at Work
06/04/12

Members of Nottingham High School’s Student Court spent time observing at the Onondaga County courthouse in late May.

Those who attended saw Judge John Brunetti and Judge Anthony Aloi at work in court. Both judges then spent time with the students during a question and answer session.

SCSD Students Compete for Pageant Crown
06/04/12

Eight students from the Syracuse City School District will compete in the Miss Central New York Scholarship Pageant on June 10, 2012, at the Palace Theatre, 2384 James St.

The contestants participated in a number of programs leading up to the pageant including a spring fashion show, a day of service raising funds for Alzheimer’s research; a day fitness and yoga at CNY Healing Arts and a day of worship. In addition, there was a senior workshop with Junior Achievement and dinner with Jeselle L. Eli, a motivational speaker from Manhattan.

Administrative Bulletin No. 42 May 30, 2012
06/01/12

The Administrative Bulletin for the week of May 30, 2012 is posted here and contains:

  • A calendar of events
  • Information about Upcoming Civil Service Examinations
  • Open Positions
18 Recognized for Working with Schools
06/01/12

Parents for Public Schools of Syracuse Inc. honored Marjorie Carter with the Mary Ficchi Lifetime Achievement Award at their 11th annual Celebration of Excellence.

The event, held at Syracuse Stage, featured dancers from the Media Unit, singers from Corcoran High School and guest speaker, Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras.

Carter began her career in 1950. She was the Syracuse City School District’s first African-American teacher. During her career she served as president of the Syracuse Teachers Association and retired as an instructional specialist in 1990.

Say Yes Four Year Progress Report
05/31/12

Since 2008, Say Yes has been working alongside Syracuse City School District, Syracuse Teachers Association, the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College, many community-based organizations, and local businesses to ensure that every student in the District has the ability to reach his or her academic potential. From providing comprehensive supports that begin the day a child enters Kindergarten to offering every eligible high school graduate the chance to attend a Say Yes partner college tuition free. Say Yes together with the SCSD are working together to turn things around in our city. As you read the status report below, you can use the links included to find out more about the services that Say Yes & the SCSD provide.

To learn more about Say Yes and their success please visit Syracuse.com or Channel 9 WSYR

Say Yes to Education Issues Four-Year Progress Report and Reveals Outcome of Elementary School Enrichment Program Funded Through National Grid Foundation
05/31/12

Say Yes to Education is expanding its Young Authors Series program into five Syracuse City School District (SCSD) schools thanks to a $30,000 grant from the National Grid Foundation. The new books will be published during the 2012-2013 school year.

World Refugee Day Gathering Set for June 23, 2012
05/30/12

A celebration of United Nations’ World Refugee Day will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. June 23, 2012. The parade will start at the 500 block of North Salina Street, in front of the CYO, and end at City Hall.

After the parade, the United Nations’ flag will be raised and there will be a multicultural festival with music, dancing and food from noon to 4 p.m. in Hanover Square.

Break Fast For Success
05/29/12

The Syracuse City School District has been awarded a grant from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) designed to increase the number of already eligible children who actually receive breakfast at school. Syracuse is one of four school districts from across the United States chosen to participate in the program.