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November Updates from the SCSD

Posted Date: 11/02/26 (04:00 PM)
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November 2026

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November Updates
Dear Families,

It's hard to believe the second marking period is already upon us. As we enter the holiday season, it's important that you continue to support your child's school attendance. If they are healthy, children should be in school, on time, every day. If our team can support your child's attendance, please call your school directly or reach out to our Office of Family & Community Engagement for guidance. 

This month, schools will be operating on a half day schedule on Tuesday, November 3rd; closed on Wednesday, November 11th; and closed for Thanksgiving Recess from Wednesday - Friday, November 25 - 27. Please note this is a change from the printed Calendar/Handbook - there will be NO SCHOOL for the entire day on Wednesday, 11/25.

We hope you will review our many upcoming family-friendly events and find a few opportunities to engage and/or support our talented students! 
Upcoming Events
  • November 3 - Half Day for Students (Election Day) 
  • November 11 - No School for Students (Veterans Day) 
  • November 13 - All City Jazz Concert (6:00 pm @ HW Smith)
  • November 20 & 21 (7:00 pm) - Corcoran/ITC Fall Play "Puffs" @ Corcoran Auditorium
  • November 20 & 21 (6:30 pm), November 22 (2:00 pm) - Nottingham Fall Play "The Play That Goes Wrong"
  • November 25 - 27 - No School for Students (Thanksgiving Recess)

Don't Miss Our High School Choice Information Sessions

Families of 8th grade students are invited to join one of our upcoming Roadmap to High School Information Sessions and Video Chats! 

  • November 3rd, 2026 - 12pm - 1pm; 5:30pm - 6:30pm — Location ITC (All schools)
  • November 5th, 2026 - 12pm - 1pm; VIRTUAL (Corcoran, Nottingham & Henninger)
     
     
  • November 10th, 2026 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm; VIRTUAL (Corcoran, Nottingham & Henninger)
  • November 12th, 2026 - 12pm - 1pm; VIRTUAL (PSLA, ITC, STEAM)
  • November 16th, 2026 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm; VIRTUAL (PSLA, ITC, STEAM)
  • November 19th, 2026 - 12pm - 1pm; VIRTUAL (PTECH pathways)
  • November 24th, 2026 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm; VIRTUAL (PTECH pathways)
  • December 1st, 2026 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm; VIRTUAL (Registration & Selection Process)
  • December 3rd, 2026 - 12pm - 1pm; VIRTUAL (Registration & Selection Process)

Help Keep Our Students Healthy This Winter

The SCSD Health Services team encourages all families to review the guidelines to determine if a child is too sick to attend school.

Please keep your child home from school when they have any of the following: 

  • Oral temperature of 100.4 F or above
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting

A child may return to school when symptoms are gone for 24 hours. Coughs, colds, and runny noses are common in children and do not require a child to stay home if symptoms are mild. However, if cold symptoms include a fever or cough that is excessive enough to disrupt learning, a child should stay home to rest. Always contact your child's doctor if symptoms worsen. If you have questions, please contact your healthcare provider or your school nurse! 
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Good News From Our Schools

A smiling young person displays face paint, including a Puerto Rican flag on one cheek.

SCSD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The SCSD Office of Family Engagement hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Unidos Somos Mas! Together We Are More!

 

Say Yes Syracuse

High School Seniors: Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us at an upcoming FAFSA completion event:

PSLA at Fowler
📅 October 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Corcoran High School
📅 October 15 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Library

Nottingham High School
📅 October 27 | 4:30–6:30 PM

Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central (ITC)
📅 October 29 | 4:00–6:00 PM

Henninger High School
📅 December 16 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Say Yes Syracuse offers eligible SCSD students full-tuition college scholarships! Text SAYYES to (315) 562-7154 to receive announcements, reminders, and Say Yes newsletters. Learn more at SayYesSyracuse.org. 
 
The Syracuse City School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it is committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment, programs and educational opportunities, including career and technical education opportunities, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, Native American ancestry/ethnicity, creed or religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability or any other legally protected category under federal, state or local law. Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Civil Rights Compliance Officer/ Syracuse City School District/ 725 Harrison Street/ Syracuse, NY 13210/ (315) 435-4131/ Email: CivilRightsCompliance@scsd.us.