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  • Deadline to apply - Fri 6/21 - Erie 21 Summer Academ...

    Update June 20, 2024 Dear Famillies -  The deadline is this Friday 6/21 to apply for the Erie 21 Summer Academy for students in grades 9-12 (see below). June 11, 2024 Dear Families: LaFayette CSD has partnered with LeMoyne College Erie 21 to offer summer programming for students entering grades 9-12 on July 8-12 at LeMoyne College. This summer program provides students with free technology programming, college/career readiness, the chance to spend time on the Lemoyne campus, and the chance for eligible students to earn a stipend of $250. Please see the attached letter from Lemoyne Erie 21 -  click here You can also view the brochure for the Erie 21 Grades 9-12 Innovation Academy Summer Program -  click here .  You can register your child for the program by  clicking here . Transportation is available for students who are interested in attending. Please feel free to reach out to Shauve Jackson, Program Manager for Erie 21 at 315-445-6287 or  jacksshl@lemoyne.edu  regarding the Erie 21 program. Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield  Superintendent of Schools LaFayette CSD jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Thursday, Jun 20 2024

  • Erie 21 Summer Academy Grades 9-12 - July 8-12

    June 11, 2024 Dear Families: LaFayette CSD has partnered with LeMoyne College Erie 21 to offer summer programming for students entering grades 9-12 on July 8-12 at LeMoyne College. This summer program provides students with free technology programming, college/career readiness, the chance to spend time on the Lemoyne campus, and the chance for eligible students to earn a stipend of $250. Please see the attached letter from Lemoyne Erie 21 -  click here You can also view the brochure for the Erie 21 Grades 9-12 Innovation Academy Summer Program -  click here .  You can register your child for the program by  clicking here . Transportation is available for students who are interested in attending. Please feel free to reach out to Shauve Jackson, Program Manager for Erie 21 at 315-445-6287 or  jacksshl@lemoyne.edu  regarding the Erie 21 program. Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield  Superintendent of Schools LaFayette CSD jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Tuesday, Jun 11 2024

  • OCSO Summer Youth Academy

    Dear Families: Onondaga County Sheriff's Office asked us to share the following summer learning opportunity for students entering grades 9-12: The deadline to apply for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Youth Academy has been extended by one week  (preferred by this Friday, June 7th) .  Dates are July 8th-12th at Jamesville Correctional Facility campus.  It is open to incoming 9th-12th graders.  There will be presentations and hands on learning, to include Air1, K9, Bomb Squad, SERT, etc.  You can learn more about the program and complete the application by visiting: https://sheriff.ongov.net/community-relations/youth-law-enforcement-academy/ Each applicant is required to have a parent/guardian signautre, and a recommendation from either their current school principal, a school counselor, a teacher, a coach, other school staff member, or a public official. Applicants also need to complete a one page essay that describes why they want to attend the Youth Law Enforcement Academy and what they expect to learn from the experience. Completed applications can be sent to: Thomasnewton@ongov.net Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office   C/O Thomas Newton  407 South State Street Syracuse, NY 13202.  For more information contact Dep. E. Lehmann at elizabethlehmann@ongov.net.   Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette CSD jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Tuesday, Jun 04 2024

  • Onondaga County Parks 4-H and Cornell Cooperative Ex...

    Dear Families -  4-H and Cornell Cooperative Extension in partnership with Onondaga County Parks are offering three camps for students ages 8-14.  Camps will include the following activities: - Organized Sports - Hiking - Tree Identification - Archery - Water Quality - Tick Education - Orienteering - And much more! Camps will run on the following dates: - July 8th-11th (9:00 AM- 3:00 PM) Camp Brockway @ Pratts Falls County Park - July 15th-18th (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Pines Camp @ Highland Forest County Park - August 5th-8th (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) McKinley Shelters @ Oneida Shores County Park The camp fee is $50. You can learn more and sign up at  CCEONONDAGA.ORG/SUMMERCAMP Flyer for 4-H Summer Camps Flyer for 4-H Summer Camps For additional information, please contact:  Scott Hudson Youth & Development Team Leader Cornell Cooperative Extension  Onondaga County 315-424-9485 x 241 soh27@cornell.edu 

    Tuesday, Jun 04 2024

  • Hometown Salute Parade Senior Class 2024

    The LaFayette Athletic Booster Club is currently planning a hometown salute parade honoring LaFayette’s Senior Class of 2024 on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 6 p.m. and originating at the Onondaga Nation Arena. As a reminder, the parade is open to all members of this year’s graduating class, not just athletes. We would love for all seniors, including all those from BOCES, the Big Picture School, and the high school to join the parade! The parade will start at the Onondaga Nation Arena, and the club is asking that seniors (and their drivers) meet there and begin to line up their vehicles behind the Onondaga Nation fire truck at 5:40 p.m. A New York State Trooper escort will be on hand, stopping traffic at Tully Farms Road and the four corners in town. The planned route from there: Take a right out of the arena onto Route 11, and then a left onto route 11a Head down the nation main road (11a) all the way to take a right onto Tully Farms Road Facing the TOOLON field, take a left and up the hill past Grimshaw, entering the village Hang a left onto Route 11, with the final destination being the high school There, seniors will be greeted by a Hawaiian Ice truck, which will offer them complimentary ice cream or frozen shaved ice! Additional family members may purchase these sweet treats as well, but note that the truck only accepts cash. Seniors: Please remember to sit on the right side of the vehicle you’re riding in (or at least, somewhere other than the driver's seat). This parade is about you, so try to find a driver! Feel free to decorate your vehicle, hang balloons, or include whatever other family-friendly expressions you see fit. We hope to see the community turn out big for the senior parade!

    Wednesday, May 29 2024

  • Reminder- No School Friday 5/24/24

    Dear Families -  This is a friendly reminder that there is no school tomorrow. We look forward to seeing our students back in session on Tuesday May 28, 2024. Have a great weekend! Here is the original message that was sent out at the beginning of May - Dear Families -  Since the district has at least one remaining emergency closing day, there will be no school on Friday May 24, 2024.   Also, there will be no school on Monday May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you and have a great day! Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District 315-677-9728 (office) 315-529-9550 (cell) jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org  

    Thursday, May 23 2024

  • 2024-2025 Budget Approved, Propositions Approved, BO...

    LaFayette Central School District 5955 Route 20 West LaFayette, NY 13084 Superintendent Jeremy Belfield Phone: (315) 677-9728 May 21, 2024 - For Immediate Release LaFayette voters approve   $24,195,663 and elect board members On May 21st, LaFayette Central School District voters  approved  the district’s  $24,195,663   million 2024-2025 budget proposal, elected two board of education members,  approved  purchasing three 66-passenger school buses,  approved  capital reserves for construction not to exceed 5,000,000,  approved  capital vehicle reserves not to exceed $2,000,000 and  approved  an ex-officio student board of education member. A   24,195,663  budget for the 2024-2025 school year   that increases spending   2.0   percent and carries a 3.99   percent tax levy increase:   __136__   yes,   _38___   no; Purchasing  three  new student transportation vehicles at a total cost not to exceed  $556,000:   _134___ yes,  _38___ no; Capital construction reserves not to exceed  $5,000,000  __136__  yes,  _38___  no; Capital vehicle reserves not to exceed  $2,000,000   _128___  yes,  _45___  no; Ex-Officio Student Board of Education Member  __144___ yes, _29___ no; Voters also elected  two  candidates for the  two  open board of education seats: __ Sarah Stanton ___________        Votes:      __ 145 ____      Term: July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027 __ Shawn Reyburn _________      Votes:       __ 135 ___      Term: July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027

    Wednesday, May 22 2024

  • 2024-2025 Budget Vote Reminder

    2024-2025 Budget Vote Reminder Dear LaFayette CSD School Community: Be sure to stop by the LaFayette Jr./Sr. High School and let your voice be heard on the proposed 2024-2025 school district budget, vehicle proposition, and board election. The polls are open from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesday May 21, 2024. The proposed budget provides great opportunities for students, including college credit courses for high school students, career and technical education opportunities for students, transportation for internships and community learning experiences for Big Picture Students, and supports addressing the social-emotional and mental health needs of our students. LaFayette voters will also weigh in on our board of education election, consider purchasing three (3) diesel powered school buses, consider establishing a capital reserve and vehicle replacement reserves, and consider adding an ex-officio/non-voting student board member. All of our budget materials are available on our website -  click here . If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. We look forward to seeing you at the polls! Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Monday, May 20 2024

  • Onondaga Nation School Principal

    Onondaga Nation School - Principal Search Update May 16, 2024 Dear Families and Staff Members -  The interview process has concluded for the Principal vacancy at the Onondaga Nation School.  We were pleased that there was strong interest from a number of candidates.  I am grateful to all who applied and all that participated in the interview process. Onondaga Nation Leaders have selected Mr. John Gizzi as the next Principal for the Onondaga Nation School. Mr. Gizzi worked previously as the Interim Principal during the 2017-2020 school years and during this past school year. Mr. Gizzi has prior administrative experience as the LaFayette Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal and Director of Humanities at Marcellus Central School District.  I look forward to working with Mr. Gizzi, our staff members, and our community to support our students. Have a great evening. Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools LaFayette Central School District jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Friday, May 17 2024

  • Onondaga County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp

    Dear Families: We received the attached flyer ( click here ) from the Onondaga County Cornell Cooperative Extension regarding affordable summer programming for students ages 8-14. The registration form must be completed by June 9th. Here is a link to the registration form:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/OnondagaCountyParks4HSummerCampsRegistrationForm For more information, see the flyer or contact Onondaga County Cornell Cooperative Extension: Scott Hudson Youth & Family Development Team Leader Cornell Cooperative Extension Onondaga County 6505 Collamer Road | East Syracuse, NY 13057 www.cceonondaga.org soh27@cornell.edu 315-424-9485 x241 Sincerely, Jeremy Belfield Superintendent of Schools jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org 315-529-9550 (cell)

    Tuesday, May 14 2024