SCSD Student Musicians Partner with Emmy-Winning Song Writer: (9/23/24)
“ Jivana sundara cha.”
Henninger sophomore Babisha Gurung spoke her native language, Nepali, into a microphone in her school’s chorus classroom.
Life is beautiful.
Babisha and her fellow chorus members – including students in the PSLA at Fowler ...
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SCSD Board of Education Business Meeting to Be Held September 11th: (9/9/24)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold its regular scheduled business meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in the Central Office Board Room (725 Harrison Street, Syracuse).
Information on how to view the livestreaming of the meeting will be provided in advance ...
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Collaborative Calculation: Summer Math School Focuses on Teamwork and Fun: (9/3/24)
The students stood together, pulling a piece of jump rope and manipulating it to make different shapes: a square, star, triangle, and triangular prism.
Thanks to an engaging math curriculum, summer school students based at Roberts enjoyed a lot of hands-on learning like this.
“A ...
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Cultivating Creativity: Fine Arts Camp Inspires SCSD Students: (8/29/24)
“May all beings be happy and free…” music teacher Leigh Party-Benedict said calmly as she led a group of yoga students in a closing mantra.
Thanks to the annual SCSD Fine Arts Camp, over the course of three weeks, middle and high school students are invited to explore ...
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Building Men Program Builds Character through Summer Programming: (8/26/24)
SCSD students participating in the Building Men Program enjoyed some exciting enrichment opportunities this summer. In addition to academic refreshers and tutoring, young men also hosted special guest visitors, ranging from Mayor Walsh to Superintendent Davis and others; participating in districtwide ...
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Esports Camp Helps Students Game for Success Beyond the Screen: (8/20/24)
Gathered around a bank of large monitors, dozens of high school student sat in gaming chairs, immersed in competitive gaming at Elite Gaming in downtown Syracuse.
Around them, their peers were busy, too. In the front of the room, a small group of students gathered near a stage as mentors ...
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Summer School Students Make an Impact with Civic Readiness Projects: (8/7/24)
HW Smith students in Raylinn Minghillo’s class raised more than $135 for The Water Project; Bellevue students in Elizabeth Carbone’s class collected cat food and toys for Wayward Paws, Inc.; Bellevue students in Amber Tolone’s class made a donation to In My Father's Kitchen; McKinley-Brighton ...
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ELMS Students Promote Literacy and Become Community Change Agents: (8/1/24)
Let your next adventure start with a book!
Reading is the key to ________.
Read to Rise Syracuse!
In their 7 th grade year, ELMS students focus their learning on Agents of Change. Throughout the school year, they research leaders who make positive contributions in ...
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Sparks of Creativity: Corcoran Welding Projects Showcase Student Talent: (7/30/24)
When the Corcoran High School welding shop opened in 2019, instructor Jose Ocasio knew he wanted to offer students a special final assignment. That year, and each year since, he has asked students to come up with a final project that would show their welding skills while also making a positive impact ...
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2024-25 Contract for Excellence (C4E) Final Budget and Narratives: (7/23/24)
Contracts for Excellence (C4E) was established in the 2007-08 school year as an accountability measure for school districts with at least one academically underperforming school. Funds must predominantly benefit pupils with the greatest educational needs and can be used in the following programs/activities: ...
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Lincoln Middle School Teachers Advocate for NY State Testing Changes: (7/18/24)
In the classroom overseen by Mrs. Mondt, Ms. Azrai, and Ms. Jones at Lincoln Middle School, a significant problem with the New York State (NYS) testing system was noticed. While some students easily navigated certain sections, those using the test read-aloud accommodation had to listen to the entire ...
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Webster Students Build Confidence and Make Waves with Free Swim Lessons: (7/7/24)
Students bobbed up and down in the water, practicing floating and swimming to the pool wall, while advanced swimmers practiced swimming the width of the deep end pool, safely in life jackets.
“Who remembers what I said is the safest place to be if you go underwater?” SCSD ...
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Join Us for Four Upcoming SCSD Board of Education Meetings: (6/17/24)
The SCSD Board of Education will hold several upcoming meetings - opportunities for families and staff to engage, ask questions, make comments, and share feedback. Please see below for details!
Work Session - Monday June 24 at 4:30 pm
To view the livestreaming of the June 24, ...
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