The Syracuse City School District

We're proud of all of our students who participate in ! Henninger High School staff recently hosted an Athletic Awards Banquet to recognize student athletes for their achievements. School staff and alumni were on hand to celebrate these scholar athletes... please join us in commending them on their accolades!

We are proud of all of our representing the Class of 2024!

We recently celebrated our Class of 2024 Adult Education students at their annual commencement ceremony, held at Le Moyne College. Please take a moment to join us in commending these scholars on a job well done - and wishing them all the best moving forward!

We're so proud of all of our soon-to-be Class of 2024 ! Tune in here (facebook.com/syracusecityschools) on the dates and times below to join the live stream of each school's graduation ceremony. Live streams will begin about 5 minutes prior to the ceremony's start time and will appear as a post at the top of our page.

We encourage you to tune in to show support for our hardworking graduates!

We love celebrating the successes of our Class of 2024 ! We Are ITC senior Ahmad Alawaad was recently named a 2024 CNY STEM Scholarship recipient. This scholarship program will offer him a $2,000 per year college scholarship, summer internships at TTM Technologies, and then – upon his college graduation – a job interview with TTM Technologies! Ahmad has been pursuing the P-TECH Electrical Technology program at ITC and will be attending Syracuse University next year to pursue Engineering. Congratulations!

Attention, SCSD Families: With the impending forecast that includes extremely high temperatures next week, the SCSD has decided to implement three half days next week for students and faculty at its elementary, middle, and Pre-K-8 schools on Tuesday, June 18th, Thursday, June 20th, and Friday, June 21st. Students will be dismissed at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm on those days, based on school start times. For questions about the half day schedule, please contact your child's school directly.

Understanding that all high schools have access to air-conditioned environments, all high school Regents examinations and scoring will happen as scheduled. Therefore, high school students and staff will follow the normal planned schedule for those days.

All schools will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th due to the observance of Juneteenth.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe!

What a fantastic Flag Day at Webster Elementary School! With an amazing performance from their talented chorus and band! The students learned about the history of the American flag and the Syracuse city flag. This event highlighted their strong sense of community and wrapped up with a fun and lively parade.

Each spring, SCSD Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) sophomores look forward to participating in a Signing Day ceremony at OCC, where they commit to continuing their studies and earning an Associate degree. This May, nearly 120 SCSD students from Henninger High School committed to studying Health Sciences at Onondaga Community College or Clinical Laboratory Technology at SUNY Broome; We Are ITC students committed to studying Electrical Technology or Mechanical Technology at Onondaga Community College; and PSLA at Fowler High School students committed to studying Computer Information Systems at OCC or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems at Mohawk Valley Community College. We’re so proud of all of these students and can’t wait to hear of their continued success through the P-TECH program!

Congratulations to all of our Class of 2024 - including these seniors representing PSLA at Fowler High School!

Please share your well wishes for this hardworking group of scholars... and remember to tune in here on our SCSD page to watch their graduation LIVE on Saturday, June 29th at 9:00 am!

We're so proud of all of our Class of 2024 ! Seniors at Henninger High School recently participated in a Decision Day celebration event, where they were recognized for their post-secondary plans for college, military, trade school, and employment. We can't wait to see what wonderful things you'll accomplish!

It’s wonderful to see our students celebrated for their talents! The Nottingham High School Choir and Instrumental students recently traveled to the NYSSMA Major Evaluation at Owego Free Academy, where both groups received a Gold rating! Then, they traveled to Six Flags Darien Lake to compete in Music Fest, where both groups were the overall highest scorers in their respective performance sites, scoring 97.2 out of 100 points! Congratulations to these students, as well as their leaders – Band/Orchestra teacher Eric Petit-McClure and Choir teacher Austin Aserian!

Congratulations to all of our Class of 2024 - including these seniors representing Nottingham High School!

Please share your well wishes for this hardworking group of scholars... and remember to tune in here on our SCSD page to watch their graduation LIVE on Friday, June 28th at 6:00 pm!

Great news in : SCSD athletes representing each high school were honored at the Section 3 Scholar Athlete Awards at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena. Every student at the awards night got $100, as well as a plaque and a pullover jacket!

We Are ITC scholar Khoudia Cisse was a member of the cross country and outdoor track teams. She’ll be attending New York University. Jaylen Dixie-Wade was a member of the Varsity basketball team and will attend SUNY-ESF. Nottingham High School scholar Lucy Lombard was a member of the tennis and flag football teams. She’ll be attending Syracuse University on a Pre-Med track. James Saufley was a member of the soccer, bowling, and tennis teams. He’ll be attending Cornell University to major in education. Henninger High School scholar Kenny Lanterman was a member of the Varsity baseball and volleyball teams for four years. He’ll be attending Syracuse University to pursue a Political Science degree to study government and politics. Kente'Ja Carter was a member of the indoor track and outdoor track teams for the past two years. She will be attending Onondaga Community College and then hopes to continue her studies at Niagara University. PSLA at Fowler High School scholar Michael Thompson was a member of the outdoor track team for 4 years, indoor track for 2 years, and cross-country for 2 years. He’ll be attending Howard University to study criminal justice, with hopes of becoming a lawyer. Sophie Ranieri was a member of the volleyball team for four years. She’ll be attending Niagara University to study History and hopes to become an archivist. Corcoran High School scholar Dante Cox was a member of the Varsity soccer and tennis teams. He’ll be attending Howard University to study Biology and Chemistry with plans to become a Physical Therapist. Caroline Menon, her school’s Valedictorian, was a member of the Varsity volleyball team, basketball, and flag football teams. She’ll be attending SUNY Geneseo where she plans to study Sociomedical Science.

Congratulations to these student athletes!

Congratulations to all of our Class of 2024 - including these seniors representing We Are ITC!

Please share your well wishes for this hardworking group of scholars... and remember to tune in here on our SCSD page to watch their graduation LIVE on Saturday, June 29th at 12:00 pm!

This week, Syracuse STEM at Blodgett Middle School 8th graders had an opportunity to discuss their research about topics like gun violence and littering with City of Syracuse - Office of the Mayor Mayor Ben Walsh and Director of the Mayor’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence Lateef Johnson-Kinsley. In their social studies class, these students engaged in a civics project where they identified issues affecting our community. The students then wrote letters to the Mayor and were able to ask him questions!

We're proud of all of our seniors in the Class of 2024! Soon-to-be from Nottingham High School recently participated in a Decision Day event where they showed their commitment to the institutions of higher learning they've selected for next year. From OCC, the University of Hartford, Penn State, SUNY Cortland, Skidmore College, Columbia University, SUNY Oswego, Syracuse University, Ithaca College, the University at Buffalo, Cornell University and more, we wish these students all the best!

Congratulations to all of our Class of 2024 - including these seniors representing Henninger High School!

Please share your well wishes for this hardworking group of scholars... and remember to tune in here on our SCSD page to watch their graduation LIVE on Saturday, June 29th at 3:00 pm!

SCSD Families: Please be reminded that SCSD schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth.

We look forward to seeing students in school the rest of that week, and through the last day of school on June 25th (which is a half day)!

Today, the SCSD Class of 2024 took part in one of our favorite traditions: graduation walk-throughs! This year’s paraded through elementary, middle, and Pre-K-8 schools throughout the district to inspire the younger students and receive support. They received hugs and high fives from siblings, neighbors, friends, former teachers, and more!

Corcoran High School students visited Meachem Elementary School, Clary Middle School, Van Duyn Elementary - Syracuse, McKinley-Brighton Elementary, Brighton Academy, Oasis Academy, and Roberts Pre-K-8 School; Henninger High School students visited Dr. Weeks Elementary School, Franklin Elementary, Grant Middle School, Salem Hyde Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and Huntington Pre-K-8 School; We Are ITC students visited The Montessori School at LeMoyne, Webster Elementary School, McCarthy at Beard, and ELMS; Nottingham High School students visited STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School, The Syracuse Latin School, Ed Smith Pre-K-8 School, and H.W. Smith PreK-8 School; and PSLA at Fowler High School students visited Porter Elementary School, Frazer Frontier Community Connection, Seymour, Bellevue Elementary School, Delaware Primary School, and Syracuse STEM at Blodgett Middle School. Congratulations to this year’s graduating scholars!

Congratulations to all of our Class of 2024 - including these seniors representing Corcoran High School!

Please share your well wishes for this hardworking group of scholars... and remember to tune in here on our SCSD page to watch their graduation LIVE on Thursday, June 27th at 6:00 pm!

Attention, SCSD Families: Join us for a celebration of 50 years of the Native American Program in the SCSD!

The event is primarily focused on native families, but anyone in support of the program is welcome to attend (including any families and staff)... the Museum will be open for just this group, with food, dancers, and more. We hope to see you there!

Coming up on June 13th at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School, don't miss the SCSD Juneteenth Block Party, hosted by the SCSD Office of Family Engagement!

All are welcome - please pre-register to receive FREE food by visiting: https://forms.office.com/r/SkSkTBuqzP?origin=QRCode

“We wanted more comfortable seats, an area to make smoothies, and maybe even a game area,” PSLA at Fowler High School freshman Imani Martin shared. “Basically, anything to make lunch more fun. We have long classes, and lunch is really our only time to have a break during the day. It’s really nice that we can have a say in our school experience like this!”

This spring, students from all SCSD high schools submitted proposals for how they’d like to improve their school cafeteria space – thanks to a Participatory Budgeting activity led by the SCSD Office of Food and Nutrition Services. Their proposals were evaluated by both a rubric and a panel of volunteering community partners – who selected the final three projects. All SCSD high school students were invited to vote for the winning project… with the PSLA proposal winning by a landslide, receiving 330 of the 838 student votes received!

The group of students, supported by Abigail Linnertz, suggested a PSLA Lunch Lounge – with comfortable seating, nice décor, and a lounge feel. As the winning project, the SCSD team is already working to bring it to life – looking into comfortable seating options and murals that will warm up the space. The cafeteria should be updated for the upcoming school year! Congratulations to students Imani Martin, Samuel Alvarez, Anthony Rivera, ZaKaria Noor, Jihad Bolds, Connor Lehman, and Naim Anderson. Each student received a $70 gift card to Salt City Market for designing the winning project. We’re so proud of your efforts!

We’re so proud of all of our Class of 2024 ! This week, we’re spotlighting the top two academic performers in each SCSD high school. Stay tuned next week as we spotlight additional graduating seniors from each building!

PSLA at Fowler High School Salutatorian Timothy Sass, Jr. will be attending Syracuse University's Newhouse School, where he plans to study TV, Radio, and Film. In his freshman year, during COVID, he started helping his church livestream services and got interested in the media field. He has since started his own freelance media company – and hopes to ultimately become a Director of Photography.

“The day I turned 18, I went downtown and filled out my DBA (Doing Business As), a form that created my business entity,” Timothy shared. “I want to frame it in my office one day! The best thing I’ve learned over the course of my time in the SCSD is being able to prioritize what really matters to me. I’ve learned through trial and error that sometimes, the small things in life don’t matter. Ultimately, I hope to work on high-profile productions and sets where I can say a name and people will know it!”

Learn more about Timothy here: https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=14452

We’re so proud of all of our Class of 2024 ! This week, we’re spotlighting the top two academic performers in each SCSD high school. Stay tuned next week as we spotlight additional graduating seniors from each building!

PSLA at Fowler High School Valedictorian Maria Mohamed will be attending Syracuse University, where she plans to study Mechanical Engineering.

“My dad is into cars and stuff, and it interests me, learning how they work. I’ve always loved building stuff!” Maris explained. “I’m looking forward to being able to study my intended major, and the safety of having that degree, no matter where life takes me. The best thing I’ve learned over the course of my time in the SCSD is that school is about more than friends. Focus on getting yourself to where you want to be. Don’t feel guilty or selfish for prioritizing yourself! My advice is to think about what you want to do before entering high school – there are so many opportunities open to you if you start on your path early. That said, don’t stress. You can always change your direction!”

Learn more about Maria here: https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=14452

We’re so proud of all of our Class of 2024 ! This week, we’re spotlighting the top two academic performers in each SCSD high school. Stay tuned next week as we spotlight additional graduating seniors from each building!

Nottingham High School Salutatorian James Saufley will be attending Cornell University, where he’ll be undeclared but plans to pursue studies in the math department – with ambitions of becoming a high school math teacher one day.

“My two major goals in life are to continue to explore and grow stronger in my religion, and to give back as a teacher – either here at Nottingham or in another city school district,” James shared. “My proudest moment in high school was helping to co-found the Christian Club. It hasn’t been running for close to 20 years, I think; and my sophomore year, I helped get it back up and running and I was able to help it grow. The best part of my high school experience has been being involved in so many different groups. Nottingham is such a diverse school with so many different people with different backgrounds – and the people here, the staff and administration, really care about us. They’ve really built us up.”

Learn more about James here: https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=14451

We’re so proud of all of our Class of 2024 ! This week, we’re spotlighting the top two academic performers in each SCSD high school. Stay tuned next week as we spotlight additional graduating seniors from each building!

Nottingham High School Valedictorian Lucy Lombard will be attending Syracuse University, where she plans to study Psychology on a Pre-Med track – with ambitions of becoming an anesthesiologist one day.

“I had surgery on my knee, and I researched anesthesiologists and it seems like a fulfilling job where I can help others,” Lucy shared. “I hope to help people who are undergoing serious surgery. I want to be the one who helps patients get through a hard time in life. The teachers and faculty at Nottingham have been supportive and have prepared us so well to step into this next chapter. I feel prepared for college because of the rigors I’ve been through here at Nottingham!”

Learn more about Lucy here: https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=14451

We’re so proud of all of our Class of 2024 ! This week, we’re spotlighting the top two academic performers in each SCSD high school. Stay tuned next week as we spotlight additional graduating seniors from each building!

We Are ITC Salutatorian Angelina Grevi will be attending Syracuse University to study Broadcast Journalism or Visual Communication – with the goal of working in sports, as a baseball or hockey announcer, photographer, or sideline reporter. She says her proudest moment was winning the Sherri Taylor First Amendment Award from the Empire State School Press Association (ESSPA) in 2023. It was the first time the award was given, and it is an anti-censorship award – marking her first big journalism award.

“It’s easy to say you want your name to be recognizable – but it’s not easy to get there!” Angelina shared. “I want to be a prominent media figure, like Mike Tirico or Michael Kay – but I want to do that and still be seen as Angie – as myself. Having access to the Media program and the studio at ITC has changed my path and solidified my interest in a career in sports. The best thing I’ve learned through my time in the SCSD is that everything pays off in the end. At the end of the day, you gain experience from everything you do. Work toward something that you’re proud of!”

Learn more about Angelina here: https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=14442

We’re so proud of all of our Class of 2024 ! This week, we’re spotlighting the top two academic performers in each SCSD high school. Stay tuned next week as we spotlight additional graduating seniors from each building!

We Are ITC Valedictorian Miranda Azemi will be attending Cornell University, where she plans to study Biological Science on a Pre-Med track – with ambitions of becoming a family physician one day.

“My family has struggled with health issues, and I want to be one of the ‘good’ doctors,” Miranda shared. “We need more than just smart doctors – we need doctors who are compassionate as well. I hope to open my own clinic to serve refugees and immigrants. My parents are former refugees, and I want to make sure that people in those situations have the opportunity to be healthy – that there is no gap in their care. My advice to other students is to surround yourself with people who will better you. Don’t settle for what’s fun but do what will set you up for success! The best part of my high school career has been the opportunities I’ve been gifted by my teachers, the SCSD, and the community. I know that my district and my teachers want to see me thrive!”

Learn more about Miranda here: https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=14442

We’re proud of the 15 students who participated in this year’s Syracuse Youth Advisory Council, created by the Syracuse Common Council. The group is intended to help increase civic education and engage young people in local and state government. Students participated in a four-day, hands-on experience where they learned about local and state government and engaged with community and elected leaders. To wrap up their experience, students identified issues in the City of Syracuse, developed a plan to address them, and presented at a forum of elected officials. The students were recognized with a Certificate of Achievement. Congratulations to Henninger High School student Luxe Manzi; We Are ITC students Dwight Jones, Tristan Bey, Bryson Griffith, and Zhyleece Villarreal; Nottingham High School students Jeanine Nyamuhoza, Khaleeq Branker-Haygood-El, and Mariah Dawson; and PSLA at Fowler High School students Baraka Enock, Malasia Ray, Bashir Diriye, Christopher Dexter, Wesley Houde, Naw Paw, and Paw Ah Khee!