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Farmer’s Market Comes to Frazer
04/26/13

Students at Frazer School walked into a farmer’s market in their cafeteria, eyes wide as they perused a table loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables. The students tasted pineapple and were encouraged to touch and smell eggplant, onions, peppers, kiwi, apples, grapes and more.

Seymour Students Shadow SU Students for a Day
04/23/13

Fifteen years ago a student at University College of Syracuse University initiated a shadow day program as part of a project for her leadership class. In 1998, Kamika Dunlap ’99, dreamt of an outreach program that would foster community building, service and outreach. She brought 5th grade students from Seymour Dual Language Academy to the Syracuse University Campus to discover and understand the opportunities that were waiting for them if they successfully completed high school.

Nottingham and Corcoran HS Robotics Teams Competing in VEX World Championships
04/19/13

Two teams of high school students from the Syracuse City School District are in California competing in the Vex Robotics High School World Championships.  The Nottingham and Corcoran Vex Robotic Teams qualified after each winning the Excellence Award at the 2013 Central New York Vex Regional Competition held at the MOST.

 

Administrative Bulletin for April 10, 2013
04/19/13

The Administrative Bulletin contains:

  • A calendar of events
  • Information about Upcoming Civil Service Examinations
  • Open Positions
Corcoran Science Teacher Wins Singer Prize
04/18/13

Ann Day, a teacher at Corcoran High School, has been awarded the Singer Family Prize for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching. Ann was chosen from a group of 12 finalists and is one of four teachers who will be recognized this year.

Administrative Bulletin for April 17, 2013
04/18/13

The Administrative Bulletin contains:

  • A calendar of events
  • Information about Upcoming Civil Service Examinations
  • Open Positions
Henninger Student Elected State DECA Officer
04/17/13

Caleb Duncan, a junior at Henninger High School has been named the 2013-2014 Region 9 DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) President.  In addition, he has been chosen to serve as Secretary of New York State DECA.  Caleb is in his 3rd year of participation in DECA at Henninger.     

Caleb is very involved in his school and community. He participates in numerous school clubs and student organizations including Henninger's STEM Club and the Superintendent's Student Cabinet.

New York State Mathematics Assessments Begin April 24th
04/15/13

The New York State Education Department assessments for mathematics begin Wednesday, April 24, 2013 for students in grades 3-8.  These assessments are required by the NYSED and are used to evaluate school district performance as well as individual student performance. 

SCSD Students Attend Hispanic Youth Conference in Albany
04/03/13

Eight Syracuse City School District high school students traveled to Albany in March to attend the 2013 Hispanic Youth Summit.

The students attended workshops as part of the Somos El Futuro annual spring conference. The conference aims to bring together Hispanic youth so they can address issues that affect them and learn, share and network with others. The conference also demonstrates the importance of cohesiveness, affiliation and partnerships in the Hispanic communities. Students attended seminars on education, finances and much more.

"ON MY OWN TIME" EMPLOYEE ART EXHIBIT
04/02/13

May 6 – 10, 2013

Syracuse City School District employees are invited to participate in “On My Own Time 2013,” sponsored by CNY Arts and the Everson Museum. OMOT provides an opportunity for workplaces to celebrate the artistic creativity of their employees. Pieces are judged by a panel of art professionals for possible display at the Everson.