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  • NYS Digital Equity Survey

    November 18, 2024 Dear Parents/Guardians, The NYS Digital Equity Survey is a short questionnaire that will help districts identify students who may need access to reliable internet and/or a digital device for completing schoolwork at home. NYS requires that school districts collect this information to better serve our families needs.  Here is a link for the online survey -  https://forms.gle/FhU1WUQSAZenx6av7   The information collected is shared with the New York State Education Department. A paper copy of the survey will be sent home to elementary households. Please feel free to fill out the online survey OR the paper survey and return it to your child’s school main office. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jeremy Belfield, Superintendent of Schools -  jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org  or 315-529-9550 (cell).   Thank you for your assistance with this brief survey.   Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District

    Monday, Nov 18 2024

  • LaFayette Sports Boosters Apparel Sale Through 11/30/24

    November 15, 2024 Dear Families and Staff Members -  The LaFayette Athletic Booster Club is holding a LaFayette Lancers Spirit Sale through November 30, 2024. Apparel is not specific to any sport so this is a great opportunity to help show school spirit throughout all of the sports seasons! You can select from pullover hoodies, pullover jackets, fleece pullovers, sweatshirts, beanie hats, bucket hats, and t-shirts.  A copy of the order form and pictures of the available merchandise is available by  clicking here . Order forms should be returned via one of the following methods: Email:  LaFayetteABC1@gmail.com USPS: LaFayette Athletic Booster Club, PO BOX 294, LaFayette NY 13084 Text a picture of the order form to 315-415-7932 Payment can be made via Credit Card (+3% charge), Check, Cash, or Venmo (@LaFayetteAthletic-BoosterClub). Please see the  order form  for more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the LaFayette Athletic Booster Club at 315-415-7932, or message the Booster Club via their  Facebook page . Proceeds from the sales will support LaFayette CSD Varsity Athletic teams. Thank you for supporting our student athletes! Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Friday, Nov 15 2024

  • National Jr. Honor Society Toys for Tots - Collecti...

    November 15, 2024 Dear Families and Staff Members -  The National Jr. Honor Society will be assisting the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Please see the message below from Mr. Amidon for more information. Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette CSD jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)  TOYS FOR TOTS DONATIONS Please help LaFayette support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program!  The National lJunior Honor Society has placed collection boxes at the Main Entrance of all of our schools. Please donate new, unwrapped toys if you can! WHAT?      NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS WHERE?    Main Entrance of our district schools:                 Grimshaw, Big Picture, Onondaga Nation, or the Jr/ Sr High. WHEN?      DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 12/10.  WHO?        National Junior Honor Society Please contact Mr. Amidon ( damidon@lafayetteschools.org ) if you have any questions.

    Friday, Nov 15 2024

  • LaFayette After Prom Party Holiday Wreath Sale - Ord...

    Help support the LaFayette After Prom Party Holiday Wreath Sale! 24” Balsam Fir Wreaths are available for $30 each or two for $50. Please submit the  order form  to the LaFayette Athletic Booster Club by Friday November 22, 2024.  Payment can be made via Venmo - LaFayetteAthletic-BoosterClub. In the memo lin please put “wreath and [quantity ordered]”. Payment by check, payable to LaFayette Athletic Booster Club, can be mailed to LaFayette Athletic Booster, PO BOX 294, LaFayette, NY 13084. Wreaths can be picked up on Sunday December 8, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 PM at the LaFayette Community Center. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kristin Colburn, Katie Olrich, or Mackenzie McElhannon.

    Thursday, Nov 14 2024

  • LaFayette Voters Approve $17.2M Capital Project

    LaFayette Central School District 5955 Route 20 West LaFayette, NY 13084 Superintendent Jeremy Belfield Phone: (315) 677-9728 October 30, 2024- For Immediate Release LaFayette voters approve $17.2 Million Capital Project On October 30, 2024 , LaFayette Central School District voters approved the district’s $17.2 million capital project referendum.  # Votes in Favor:       71 # Votes Opposed:       10 The projected cost for the project totals $17.2 million, but is expected to have no local tax impact.   The goals for this capital project are : To improve air quality and add air conditioning Upgrade the kindergarten classrooms Expand Big Picture project-based learning Improve the Jr/Sr High School athletic spaces Upgrades to key building and site infrastructure to ensure accessibility, health and safety The Board of Education and Administration thank the community for their continued support of our students and the commitment to maintaining our school facilities. Voters approved  the following:  Grimshaw Elementary School:  Kindergarten Classroom Upgrades: Toilet Rooms and Select Finishes 1st Floor Corridor Improvements Air Quality Improvements/Air Condition 1st Floor Classrooms 2nd Floor Locker Replacements BOCES Toilet Room Renovation 2nd-6th Grade Playground ADA Improvements Masonry & Concrete Sill Restoration/Repair Fire Alarm Replacement Boiler Replacement Junior/Senior High School and Big Picture School:  Big Picture School: Additional Classroom Space, Corridor Addition, and Culinary Renovation Air Quality Improvements/Air Conditioning: 1st Floor Classrooms and Auxiliary Gym Stadium Upgrades: Field and Site Lighting, Bleachers, Press Box, Access Road with ADA Parking, and Track Infill with Grass Locker Room - Minor Renovations Auxiliary Gym Wrestling Mat Storage Entry Canopy Plaster Repair Select Sidewalk Replacement Wastewater Treatment Upgrades Replace Door Monitoring Systems Digital Controls Upgrades Fire Alarm Upgrades District Office/Bus Garage: Select Roof Replacement Transportation Restroom Renovation Door Replacement Masonry Restoration Guardrail Replacement Repair Fuel Island Curbing Existing HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement Block Heater Receptacles for Buses Replace Heaters in Bus Bays ###

    Thursday, Oct 31 2024

  • PSAT and SAT Test Scam Call Alert

    Dear Families: We received the following information from the NYS Education Department, Privacy Office and Information Security Office -  It has been brought to NYSED’s attention that parents and/or guardians of children who have recently taken an SAT or PSAT exam have been receiving scam calls requesting that the parent/guardian provide personal information, including a credit card number, to mail the test results. Please be advised that any legitimate SAT test or prep. organization would not request payment or personal financial details over the phone for test results. We therefore ask you to share the following information with parents and guardians to prevent them from falling victim to these scams. Dear parent or guardian please let this serve as a reminder that you should not share personal or financial information over the phone with unsolicited callers. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately.  We are sending this reminder because parents and/or guardians of children who have recently taken an SAT or PSAT exam have been receiving scam calls   requesting personal information, including a credit card number, to mail the test results. Additional tips about how to protect yourself  from SAT test-related scams can be found on the   Better Business Bureau website and below: Always be wary of unsolicited callers: If you receive a random call from someone asking for payment, research their organization before sharing any personal information. Double check with your child: If someone claims they're calling because of a service your child requested, hang up and check with your child first. Understand the College Board's practices: The College Board will never ask you for your bank or credit card information over the phone or through email. Don't give your financial information to strangers: Never agree to pay a stranger with any form of payment for a purchase you didn't initiate. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Thursday, Oct 24 2024

  • Reminder - Capital Project Meeting Wed 10/9 and Vote...

    Dear Families and Staff Members -  The LaFayette Central School District is excited to announce it's proposed Capital Project for 2024-25. The project goals are to improve air quality and air conditioning, to upgrade the kindergarten classroom bathrooms, to expand Big Picture project-based learning, to improve the Junior/Senior high school athletics spaces, and to upgrade building and site infrastructure to ensure accessibility, health and security. Some dates to remember:  October 9:  Public Information Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Big Picture School Commons October 30:  Capital Project vote, 1 - 9 p.m. at the junior/senior high school.   The projected cost for the project totals $17.2 million, but is projected to have no local tax impact.  Here is a breakdown of the projected costs:  Capital Project Total: $17,200,000 NYS Building Aid Reimbursement: 87.0% Capital Reserve Fund: $2,623,202 Estimated Native American Building Aid: $2,678,464 Capital Project Overall Local Share: $272,000 Estimated Tax Increase: $0 impact For more information on the Capital Project (including improvements by school/building and maps), please visit our  Capital Project page . You can also view a copy of the Capital Project newsletter by  clicking here . Please feel free to reach out to me for additional information or with questions.  Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Tuesday, Oct 08 2024

  • LCC: Winter Sports Registration & Apple Festival

    Dear Families -  Please see the important message from LaFayette Community Council -  An important announcement from LCC: Winter Sports Registration & Apple Festival Registration for winter sports is now open until October 15th. Season start dates will be communicated after registration is complete; both sports are expected to begin in November / December.  Basketball is open to all players in  1st - 6th grades Wrestling is open to all players in PreK - 6th grades Apple Festival: Thank you to those of you who have already signed up to help in our pizza booth! If you have not yet signed up, please use this link . (NOTE: please use ONE time slot for you and any children helping) Questions??  Email:  playlccny@gmail.com        Website:  playlcc.com Enjoy this rainy Wednesday!

    Wednesday, Oct 02 2024

  • Capital Project Meeting and Vote Scheduled for October

    Dear Families and Staff Members -  The LaFayette Central School District is excited to announce it's proposed Capital Project for 2024-25. The project goals are to improve air quality and air conditioning, to upgrade the kindergarten classroom bathrooms, to expand Big Picture project-based learning, to improve the Junior/Senior high school athletics spaces, and to upgrade building and site infrastructure to ensure accessibility, health and security. Some dates to remember:  October 9:  Public Information Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Big Picture School Commons October 30:  Capital Project vote, 1 - 9 p.m. at the junior/senior high school.   The projected cost for the project totals $17.2 million, but is projected to have no local tax impact.  Here is a breakdown of the projected costs:  Capital Project Total: $17,200,000 NYS Building Aid Reimbursement: 87.0% Capital Reserve Fund: $2,623,202 Estimated Native American Building Aid: $2,678,464 Capital Project Overall Local Share: $272,000 Estimated Tax Increase: $0 impact For more information on the Capital Project (including improvements by school/building and maps), please visit our  Capital Project page . You can also view a copy of the Capital Project newsletter by  clicking here . Please feel free to reach out to me for additional information or with questions.  Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Thursday, Sep 19 2024

  • Community Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic Fri 9/27 from...

    9/17/24 Dear Families and Community Members- The LaFayette Central School District is partnering with Wegman’s to offer a Community Clinic at Grimshaw Elementary on Friday, Sept. 27 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. The clinic will offer flu shots for ages two and up, as well as the COVID vaccine for those 12 years and older. To register, please use this link , or use the QR code on the flyer below. If you have an insurance card, please remember to bring it! Community Clinic at Grimshaw Fri 9/27 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Flu shots are available for ages 2 and up along with the COVID vaccine for those 12 years and older. https://chat.eh.care/8a108e206c55489f80e53be68a69b8cc?clinicId=126920 Thank you to our partners at Wegmans Pharmacy for providing this opportunity to our staff and community.  Flyer: click here Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any  questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District  jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Tuesday, Sep 17 2024