LCSD to Host Financial Aid Night on Jan. 10:
The LaFayette Central School District is collaborating with the Liberty Partnership Program and the Onondaga Community College to host a "Financial Aid Night" workshop for parents and students. There will be two sessions, both held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at the junior/senior high school cafeteria. The first will be from 3:30 - 5 p.m., and the second from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
This brief presentation will focus on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known more colloqually as "FAFSA") process, and offer one-on-one assistance to work through the application with a financial advisor.
Please see the flyer for more information, and don't forget to bring the required information (parent/student social security numbers, valid driver's ...
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Toys for Tots Drive to Run Through Dec. 14:
In case you missed it: The National Junior Honor Society is participating in the Toys for Tots drive with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and each school building throughout the LaFayette Central School District is accepting donations. Boxes are posted at the entrances of each school building, ready to accept new, unwrapped toys from those looking to donate!
The drive ends Thursday, Dec. 14. Thank you to all who participate!
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Eighth Grade to host Harlem Renaissance Exhibit Dec. 8:
On Friday, Dec. 8, members of the eighth grade class will be hosting a "Harlem Renaissance Exhibit Museum" in the junior/senior high school's small gym from 9-10 a.m.
They've been working hard to what they've learned about the Harlem Renaissance out into the world, and we hope you'll stop by to see it! Please consult the video below for an idea of what they've been learning about!
Visitors should enter off the north parking lot, door #7, near the small gym. Please remember to bring a government-issued photo ID, which be required for security check-in.
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Parent Night Workshop to be held on Jan. 10:
The LaFayette Central School District will be hosting a Parent Night Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. in the junior/senior high school auditorium.
The topic of the workshop will be, "Supporting Resilient Teens: Identifying and Supporting Teens Struggling with Depression, Suicidal Ideation, and Self Harm." The presentation will be conducted by Dr. Nayla Khoury, a child psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the Norton College of College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate.
Please see the attached image for more information.
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No After School or Evening Activities Tue 11/28/23:
Tuesday November 28, 2023 - No After School or Evening Activities
Good Afternoon -
All after school and evening activities are canceled for Tuesday November 28, 2023
Thank you and have a safe day!
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
315-677-9728 (office)
315-529-9550 (cell)
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
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Parent's Day Out to be held on Dec. 9:
The LaFayette Central School District will be hosting a “Parent’s Day Out” on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the junior/senior high school cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit the LaFayette Junior/Senior High School Student Council.
Parent’s Day Out will feature a fun afternoon of games and activities for kids ages 4-11, supervised by student council students and advisors, and will provide parents with some much needed time to do whatever tasks have been on their list; particularly during the hectic holiday season. Shop, decorate, hang lights, or whatever you need to take care of! Snacks and a sandwich lunch will be provided. If your child has any allergies, please make sure you provide snacks that they can have.
Prices for the event ...
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Wegmans to Hold COVID Shot Clinic Nov. 16:
Community notice: Wegmans Pharmacy will be hosting a Community COVID Shot Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 3 - 6:30 p.m. in the Grimshaw Elementary School cafeteria. To make an appointment, please visit this link.
Wegmans will only have the Moderna (Spikevax) COVID vaccine available for community members ages 12 and over. If you do not have insurance, you will likely need to obtain a COVID booster through the Department of Health. It should be two months since your last COVID booster.
Be sure to consult with your physician regarding any questions or medical concerns that you may have.
Thank you to Wegmans Pharmacy for providing this vaccine clinic for our community!
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Parent Night Workshop to be held on Nov. 14:
Attention parents: On Tuesday, November 14, a Parent Night Workshop (and parent-only) will be held at the junior/senior high school. It will feature a discussion about the ways in which popular social media apps can be used to negatively impact students.
For more information, please see the attached flyer.
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Fall 2023 Photography Contest Winners Announced:
The votes have been tallied, and the winners of the Fall 2023 Photography Contest have been chosen! Congratulations go out to the following students (click on any of the images to enlarge them):
First Place (Senior High): Cambria Stanton
Second Place (Senior High): Kayla Tillinghast
First Place (Junior High): Taylor Thorpe
Second Place (Junior High): Hailey Schrader
There were so many great entries to choose from, and we'd like to thank all of the participants, as well as those that voted! Keep an eye out for another contest in the Spring.
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Flu Shot Clinic Tue 10/10 4:30-6:30 Grimshaw Cafeteria:
Community Flu Shot Clinic- Tue October 10 2023 4:30-6:30PM
Dear Families:
Wegmans Pharmacy will be hosting a community vaccine/flu shot clinic on Tuesday October 10, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Grimshaw Elementary Cafeteria.
Here is the sign up link to make an appointment:
https://chat.eh.care/8a108e206c55489f80e53be68a69b8cc?clinicId=121483
Wegmans will have flu vaccines available for community members who would like to obtain a flu vaccine.
Please click on the link to view the flyer for the Wegmans Flu Shot Clinic on 10/10/23 from 4:30-6:30 PM - click here.
In the event that Wegmans is able to secure COVID vaccine booster shots, they will bring them to the community flu shot ...
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Incident LaFayette Jr/Sr High School Friday 9/29/23:
October 2, 2023
Dear Families and Staff Members -
I am writing to inform you about a situation that occurred in one of our classrooms at the LaFayette Jr/Sr High School on Friday September 29, 2023.
The district was recently made aware that an insensitive statement was reportedly directed by a district staff member toward a Native American student. It is our understanding that the statement was not made intentionally, but nonetheless inappropriately referenced the experience of Native American children who were forced to attend boarding schools.
At LaFayette, it is our goal to treat all students with dignity, kindness and respect. We take reports such as this one seriously and will complete a thorough investigation of the incident.
Thank you for your patience ...
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Early Release Drill Friday October 6, 2023:
September 28, 2023
Dear Families:
New York State requires school districts to perform an early release drill at least once per school year. LaFayette Central School district will perform an early release drill on Friday October 6, 2023.
Here are the dismissal times for students on Friday October 6, 2023:
Grimshaw Elementary: 1:45 Dismissal
Jr/Sr High and Big Picture Dismissal: 2:00 Dismissal
Onondaga Nation School:1:45 Dismissal
Students will board buses at the times mentioned above. If you normally pick your child up from school, please be sure to pick your child up at the times listed above. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the main office at your child's school. ...
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LCSD Receives CEP Designation:
The LaFayette Central School District has received designation as a “Community Eligibility Provision” (CEP) school district. This means a few different things, but the headline is: All LaFayette students are eligible to receive free meals in school! That includes both breakfast and lunch, and no paperwork needs to be filled out to receive this benefit.
However, there is a CEP form that can provide additional benefits for students when filled out, as it can affect future P-EBT disbursements, allow eligible students to have testing fees waived, and more. While filling out this application isn’t required for students to be able to receive free meals, doing so may help the district provide them with additional resources.
To fill out the form and update your student's ...
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Completed Capital Project:
Grimshaw Elementary is excited to extend an invitation to the community for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of its re-imagined building! The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 4:30 p.m.
The culmination of the 2020 capital project vote, the renovations to Grimshaw Elementary are many, and can be found in the attached images. Some of the highlights include:
Prioritizing the enhancement of air circulation and the addition of air conditioning systems in the cafeteria, gym, and second-floor classrooms.
The comprehensive garden-inspired redesign of the Library-MediaCenter. This revamped hub of learning now boasts impressive features such as a makerspace, a learning commons, group study areas, more diverse seating options, and an updated circulation desk.
We hope you ...
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No Outdoor Activities Thursday June 8, 2023:
Thursday June 8, 2023 - All Outdoor Activities Canceled
Dear Staff Members and Families:
Based on the current outdoor air quality, we are canceling all outdoor activities for Thursday June 8, 2023. Please limit strenuous physical activities based on the current air quality index reading.
There will be no afternoon or evening modified sports practices or competitions. There will be no sports study hall. The 3:15 bus run will be available for students who have made arrangements to work with a teacher. There will be no 5:15 late bus run this evening.
Indoor activities, such as Academic Galleria at the Onondaga Nation School and Scholarship Night at LaFayette Jr/Sr High School will still occur as planned.
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No Outdoor Activities Wednesday June 7, 2023:
Wednesday June 7, 2023 - All Outdoor Activities Canceled
Dear Staff Members and Families:
Based on the current outdoor air quality, we are canceling all outdoor activities for Wednesday June 7, 2023. Students have been enjoying indoor activities. Please limit strenuous physical activities based on the current air quality index reading.
There will be no afternoon or evening modified sports practices or competitions. There will be no sports study hall. The 3:15 bus run will be available for students who have made arrangements to work with a teacher. There will be no 5:15 late bus run this evening.
Please keep an eye on students, co-workers or loved ones that have asthma or other respiratory ailments.
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Information About 2023 Senior Parade:
The LaFayette Athletic Booster Club is currently planning a hometown salute parade honoring LaFayette’s Senior Class of 2023 on Tuesday, June 13, 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 ...
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Nicole Petranchuk
