Immunization Reminder:
Dear Families:
All students entering or attending school in NYS, including distance learning, must be immunized.
Please share the following documents ( click here ) with your child’s health care provider (MD, NP, PA) so they can provide the immunizations your child needs. The age at which vaccines (shots) are given must match the NYSDOH Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance Chart .
Tdap requirements in the 2020-2021 school year are:
Students entering 6th grade will need a Tdap no earlier than 10 years of age and no later than 11 years of age.
Students in grades 7- 12 doses will need a Tdap no earlier than 7 years of age.
Meningococcal requirements in the 2020-2021 ...
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Update on Onondaga Nation School August 28, 2020:
August 28, 2020
Dear LaFayette Central School District Community:
Yesterday, district representatives met with the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs, Clanmothers, and Faithkeepers. The Council has decided that the Onondaga Nation School will remain closed for the first ten weeks of school and that all students and staff will participate in virtual instruction.
The Council is very concerned about the impact COVID-19 could have on the Onondaga Nation community. The LaFayette Central School District will respect the wishes of the governing body for the Onondaga Nation and the Onondaga Nation School will remain closed for in person instruction for the first ten weeks of school.
Staff members at ONS will be allowed to work ...
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Update on School Reopening August 14 2020:
Update on LaFayette CSD Reopening Plans- Thursday August 14, 2020
Dear LaFayette CSD Families:
On Friday August 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that schools in New York State can return to in-person instruction starting in September. LaFayette Central School District is pleased to be able to offer the following options for families to consider:
A return to in person learning, five days a week, for all students in grades pre kindergarten through twelfth grade with safety precautions (symptom screening, mask wearing, social distancing) .
Digital learning for students who are not able to return to school.
We appreciate the 600 responses that we have received so far, designating the learning option (in person or digital learning) ...
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School Reopening Plan:
Dear LaFayette Central School District Community:
Thank you to our Reopen LaFayette CSD Task Force, our administrative team, staff members, parents, and board members who contributed to our draft reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year . A copy of the plan has been posted on our website and is available via the following link: https://www.lafayetteschools.org/teacherpage.cfm?teacher=2111 Please be sure to review this draft plan.
Once you have read our reopening plan, please complete a survey for each student in your home indicating your preference for instruction this fall by Thursday August 6th. The link to the survey follows: https://forms.gle/K3jKLdsdCF2Z75eu8
In accordance with the Governor’s directive, the district has created a draft of three ...
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Class of 2020 Donates Senior Trip Funds to Worthy Cause:
Like so many other things affected by COVID-19, the LaFayette Central School District’s Class of 2020 saw its senior trip go up in smoke, as the pandemic forced society’s hand and greatly limited travel and large gatherings in order to maintain safety.
Instead of moping about their misfortune, the Class of 2020 saw an opportunity to produce some good out of its situation. Sitting on a tidy sum of money that had been earmarked for the senior trip, the graduating class (led by its class officers, pictured here) put their heads together and tried to come up with some institutions who might be able to use that money to great effect.
They settled on one of the best, making a $1,300 donation to the Upstate Golisano Children’s ...
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Budget and Board of Education Election Results:
June 16, 2020 - For Immediate Release
LaFayette voters approve $20.3 million budget, elect board members
On June 16th, LaFayette Central School District voters approved the district’s $20.3 million 2020-2021 budget proposal, elected three board of education members and approved purchasing new vehicles. Voters approved:
An $20,324,251 budget for the 2020-2021 school year that increases spending 3.87 percent and carries a 2.96 percent tax levy increase: 454 yes, 125 no;
Purchasing new student transportation vehicles, one maintenance vehicle and one mail/food service delivery vehicles at a total cost not to exceed $458,495: 418 yes, 162 no;
Establish a new ten-year capital reserve ...
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Live Stream of Ballot Count:
Dear Community Members:
Our budget vote and election team will begin counting ballots for the budget vote and board election after 5:00 PM.
Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the ballot count by clicking here: https://meet.google.com/dug-fqtd-euv
Thank you to all of our voters who took the time to return ballots to the district. The results will also be shared via a press release after ratification by the board of education.
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LaFayette Scholar Athletes Recognized:
Congratulations go out to LaFayette's NYSPHSAA Section III Scholar Athletes, Jack Caughey and Marissa Evans!
Jack and Marissa earned this distinction by being ranked in top 10 academically in their class, while participating in multiple sports throughout the year. Jack was a member of the cross country, basketball and track teams, while Marissa was a member of the cross country, basketball and lacrosse teams.
Amazing job by you both!
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Updates for the Community June 9, 2020:
June 9, 2020
Dear LaFayette Central School District:
We are heading into the home stretch and I am sure our students are counting down the days until summer vacation. I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with the following important updates:
Deadline for School District Budget Ballots Extended
Governor Cuomo has signed an executive order extending the deadline for the annual school district budget vote and board of election ballots. Ballots can be dropped off at the district office until 5:00 PM on June 9th. After June 9th, ballots can be returned via mail; however, the ballot must be received by Tuesday June 16th.
The district will begin counting ballots after 5:00 PM on Tuesday ...
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Grimshaw to Take Part in Summer Reading Challenge:
This summer, Grimshaw Elementary will be participating in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge!
Beyond encouraging students to keep their reading skills sharp over the summer months, the challenge comes with additional incentives as well. Reaching certain milestones (measured in "minutes read" by students) can yield ice cream prizes and even the chance to pie a teacher in the face!
For information on which "kinds" of reading count and how to complete your student's reading log, check out our Summer Reading Website by clicking here, or on the image below!
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Updates for the Community May 29, 2020:
May 29, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community:
I continue to be impressed and amazed at the work of our students, families, educators, and school staff members during this challenging time. Each of our schools have found creative and innovative ways to stay connected, continue learning despite school closures, meet the nutritional needs of our students, and find ways to have fun together. Certainly, there have been challenges on many fronts; however, our school community has adapted and adjusted along the way. As we look forward to our final month of the 2019-2020 school year, I want to share some important updates:
End of Academic School Year- Change to School Calendar
At the May 28th Board of Education Meeting, ...
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LaFayette High School to Host COVID-19 Testing on May 27:
The LaFayette Central School District is partnering with Onondaga County to host local COVID-19 testing at the LaFayette High School on Wednesday, May 27, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please see the attached flyer for website and registration information. Both English and Spanish can be found below (please click to enlarge).
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The LCSD Virtual Art Show is Live!:
The Lafayette Central School District's Visual Art Program presents the 2019-20 Virtual Art Show, featuring artwork created by our PK-12 artists!
We are so proud of the work they have done in the classroom and during distance learning! We hope you enjoy the show.
Please click here (or on the image below) to be taken to the Virtual Art Show!
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Proposed Budget 2020-2021 Newsletter:
Dear LaFayette School District Community:
The 2020-2021 School District Budget Newsletter will be arriving in LaFayette homes soon. You can read the budget newsletter by clicking here .
The budget vote and board election will be taking place via absentee ballot. Each household with eligible voters will receive an absentee ballot via mail. Please return the absentee ballots to the district office, 5955 US RT 20, LaFayette, New York 13084 no later than 5:00 PM on June 9, 2020. Households with more than one registered voter may request additional ballots by contacting Paula Hibbert, District Clerk, at 315-677-9728 or emailing phibbert@lafayetteschools.org
Additional information regarding the school district budget may be obtained by visiting the School Budget website or by contacting ...
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Board of Education Election Update May 7 2020:
Budget Vote and Board of Education Election May 21, 2024
Dear LaFayette Central School District Community:
On May 21th, LaFayette Central School District voters will choose two district residents to serve on the Board of Education.
Candidates may be nominated only by petition and must collect at least 25 signatures from qualified school district voters to be placed on the ballot. Petitions, which are available now, must be filed by 4:30 p.m. April 22th with the District Clerk, LaFayette Central School District Office, 5955 US Route 20, LaFayette, NY 13084. Contact District Clerk Paula Hibbert at 315-677-9728 or by email phibbert@lafayetteschools.org for a nominating petition.
Comprised of seven school district residents ...
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Learning from Home Update May 1 2020:
Learning from Home - Update May 1, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Governor Cuomo announced today that all schools in New York State will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year - click here . LaFayette CSD will continue to provide continued learning opportunities for students for the remainder of the academic year. Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together during this challenging time.
Here is a link to a brief recap video recapping Distance Learning and other important announcements for May 1, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
Great News!
All kids under 18 years of age are now eligible to ...
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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration 2022-2023:
Calling All Pre-K and K Families!
Dear Families:
We are welcoming any new pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registrations for students for the 2021-2022 school year.
Registration documents are posted on our school district website under “ Central Registration ”.
Any current pre-kindergarten students enrolled with the school district do not need to register for kindergarten.
We look forward to welcoming our new pre-kindergarten (class of 2036) and kindergarten (class of 2035) students!
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Learning from Home Recap for April 13-17, 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap April 13-17, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Governor Cuomo extended the NYS On Pause through May 15th. This means that school campuses will remain closed through at least May 15th and the earliest that students will return to school is Monday May 18th (stay tuned as this date may change).
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together during this challenging time. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video recapping Distance Learning and other important announcements for April 13-17, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation ...
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Honoring the Class of 2020:
April 15, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community:
The district was approached by a group of thoughtful community members who would like to honor the class of 2020 in a special way with yard signs for students in our senior class. Please see the message below from the LaFayette Sports Boosters:
Since the school year is one for the history books and we are unsure of the unknown future, we wanted to provide a little something to honor the Class of 2020. We will be selling lawn signs to show our love and support.
Each sign is 18X24 and comes with a wire stake. They are double sided and a sample sign can be found via this link . Signs cost $10.
All Seniors will be receiving one for their house and ...
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Nicole Petranchuk
