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Four Schools, Three Buildings, Two Nations, One Goal: Excellence!

At LaFayette, we put students first. Our mission is to educate, honor, and develop students to have self-respect, a commitment to the community, and a passion for excellence.

Vision Statement: Inspire, empower, and prepare all students to achieve excellence.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in a safe and secure learning environment.
  • We believe in a supportive and rigorous learning environment.
  • we are an institution of learning for all.
  • All students are known and are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  • We embrace creativity and innovation.

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McMahon Ryan Parent Presentations

April 7, 2026

McMahon Ryan Parent Presentations

Attention families, McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center will hold two parent presentations in the Grimshaw Library in the coming weeks. Tuesday, April 14, 5:30-6:30pm: Internet Safety for Parents, C...

Boys Varsity Lacrosse Game

March 27, 2026

Boys Varsity Lacrosse Game

The boys varsity lacrosse game tonight against Chenango Valley is postponed and we are currently working a new date for this game. This game will not occur over Spring Break. Thank you and sorry fo...

Sectional Games

February 18, 2026

Sectional Games

The postseason has arrived for Boys/Girls Basketball and Boys Hockey.Boys Varsity Basketball @ Waterville Thursday 2/19 @ 6pmGirls Varsity Basketball @ Weedsport Saturday 2/21 @ 4pmSyracuse City Ho...

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Grimshaw Elementary School, Grades PK-6

Onondaga Nation School, Grades PK–8

LaFayette Jr./Sr. High School, Grades 7-12

LaFayette Big Picture School, Grades 9-12

Putting Students First, Celebrating Diversity

LaFayette Central School District is a rural, close-knit community located eight miles south of downtown Syracuse, NY. LaFayette sits at the crossroads of Central New York at the intersection of US Route 20 and US Route 11. The district is approximately 44 square miles and includes portions of the towns of LaFayette, Onondaga, Fabius, and Tully. LaFayette is proud to serve Haudenosaunee students from the Onondaga Nation and operates the Onondaga Nation School. The Onondaga Nation school provides instruction in Onondaga language and culture for our Indigenous students. The district serves 750 students in four schools.