LaFayette Central School District

LaFayette Musical 2026 - The Addams Family

Big Picture Student Exhibitions March 2026

Rooted in Community, Committed to Excellence —

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

LaFayette Central School District is a rural school district 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.

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We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

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March 10, 2026

LaFayette Students Shine in Battle of the Books Competitions

Students across the LaFayette Central School District showcased their love of reading, teamwork and academic dedication during this year’s Battle of the Books competitions.

February 6, 2026

Follow LaFayette CSD on Instagram

LaFayette now has an Instagram page. #GoLaFayetteLancers

February 6, 2026

Grimshaw Elementary Hosts Family Fun Night to Celebrate Community and Connection

Grimshaw Elementary School recently welcomed families for a joyful and engaging Family Fun Night.

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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...

March 23, 2026

LaFayette Pre-K Readiness Nights

LaFayette CSD will hold a Pre-K Readiness Night at Grimshaw Elementary on April 23, 2026 from 5-6:30pm. Pre-K registration is now open for parents of children who are 4 as of December 1, 2026. Your...

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...

February 7, 2026

Section 3 Class C Wrestling Championship Results

Section 3 Class C Wrestling Championships @ Phoenix, NY Weight Class - Name - Place - SchoolSouthern Hills Wrestling 103 - Hunter Meyer - 5th (LaFayette)110 - Clint Dwyer - 2nd (LaFayette)138 - Gav...

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Blending Time-Honored Traditions with Innovative Approaches to Foster Future Success

Empowering Students Through Personalized, Challenging Learning for a Bright Future

The LaFayette Difference —

Nurturing Potential, Celebrating Diversity

The district serves 750 students in four schools: Grimshaw Elementary grades PK-6, LaFayette Big Picture School grades 9-12, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School grades 7-12 and the Onondaga Nation School grades PK-8.

Staff members are committed to academic success and personal growth for all students. Our students are our future and we believe in creating a personalized, supportive, and rigorous program that will help prepare them for future success.

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