Acting Superintendent's announcements for Friday, February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff:
This week has been filled with collaboration and planning for students and learning. We have a talented team in the Baldwinsville Central Schools. This past week I met with our administrators to discuss current building needs and goals for 2023-2024. The vision is strong and student centered.
School is not in session on ...
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Durgee and Ray students participate in Junior High All-County Festival
Congratulations to the following music students who were selected to participate in the Onondaga County Junior High All-County Festival, which was held at Solvay High School on January 27th and 28th. Great job, students!
Durgee Junior High School and Ray Middle School Chorus Students
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C.W. Baker High School students receive 11 Scholastic Writing Awards
Eleven C.W. Baker High School students have received a total of 11 awards in the region-at-large awards in the 2023 Scholastic Writing Awards competition. Gold Key works are automatically advanced to the national level of adjudication in New York City, and National Medalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Gold Key:
The very best works submitted to regional programs.
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Acting Superintendent DeBarbieri says thank you and welcomes Dr. Davis
January 31, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
I’m writing to you today to say thank you for the support I have received while serving as your Acting Superintendent since mid-October. Tomorrow we will welcome a new Acting Superintendent, Dr. Kathleen Davis .
Dr. Davis has 41 years of experience in education serving as a coach, teacher, building administrator ...
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Upstate’s Mammography Van to visit Baldwinsville on February 27th
Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van will visit the Baldwinsville School District at 29 E. Oneida Street in Baldwinsville on Monday, February 27, 2023. The van will be parked by the District Operations Building.
The screenings will be available between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for women who have scheduled an appointment.
To schedule an appointment for a mammogram with ...
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Acting Superintendent's announcements for January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
I know how difficult this week has been for many of our students and staff, and I want to continue to urge our families to reach out if you need support. The healing process is different for everyone, but we are here to support each other.
The funeral services for Ava Wood will be held this evening and Saturday morning ...
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Tickets to the musical "Little Women" on sale now
Buy tickets online
Synopsis:
Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little ...
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Board of Education Spotlight: NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference
Photo Credit: Matt Taylor
Board of Education Spotlight: The Board of Education recognized and honored the following BCSD students for their outstanding achievements and accomplishments:
Eight C.W. Baker High School students were honored by the New York State School Music Association by being selected to participate in the 2022 All-State Winter Conference. The conference was held in ...
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Baldwinsville students shine at First Lego League’s Challenge
January 25, 2023
Twenty-eight students from Elden Elementary, Van Buren Elementary and Ray Middle schools participated in First Lego League’s Challenge, a robotics challenge, on Saturday at Pine Grove Middle School in the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District. The teams competed against students from several local elementary and middle schools.
First Lego ...
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Board of Education hires new acting superintendent
January 23, 2023
The Board of Education has taken steps to ensure the District's administrative team has sufficient support and resources to continue the District's mission by hiring Dr. Kathleen Davis as the Acting Superintendent, effective February 1, 2023. The Board sincerely thanks Deputy Superintendent Dr. Joseph DeBarbieri for stepping in and serving as Acting Superintendent through ...
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Board of Education accepts Jason Thomson's resignation
January 23, 2023
The Board of Education has accepted Superintendent Jason Thomson's resignation from the Baldwinsville Central School District, effective close of business on June 30, 2023.
By agreement, Superintendent Thomson will remain on paid administrative leave pending the effective date of his resignation and includes an agreed upon severance package. The Board has further agreed ...
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Communication to School Community
January 22, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
I reach out today to say thank you to our entire school community for your continued support of our students, as well as the family and friends of Ava Wood. We recognize the many emotions you may be experiencing and the outpouring of kind thoughts, words, and memories this tragedy may bring up.
I have been asked to share information ...
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No After School Activities & Counseling Services Available
All Baldwinsville Central School District after-school, evening, athletic and performing arts practices and events for this evening, Friday, January 20, 2023 have been canceled .
Counseling and support services for students and families will be available at Durgee Jr. High School this evening Friday, January 20, 2023 between 4:00 and 6:00 PM and ...
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Important Message from Acting Superintendent
January 20, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I inform you of the tragic loss of Durgee Jr. High School 9th grade student Ava Wood.
The district’s Crisis Response Team is providing support and counseling to students and staff as we share this news. They will continue to provide support and counseling throughout ...
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Acting Superintendent's announcements for January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
Happy Friday! It’s been another busy and exciting week! As we prepare to kick off the three-day weekend, I have a few quick announcements to share with you:
Calendar Reminders:
There is no school for students or staff on Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. District Offices will also ...
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Baker, Durgee students earn 2023 CNY Scholastic Art Awards
Durgee Junior High School students earned 2023
CNY Scholastic Art Awards.
January 13, 2023
Thirty-one C.W. Baker High School students and nine Durgee Junior High School students earned 2023 CNY Scholastic Art Awards.
Combined the students earned 60 Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mentions in the Photography, Digital Art, Mixed Media, Ceramics & Glass, Film & Animation, ...
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3 Baldwinsville students advance to oral round of 2023 spelling bee
January 10, 2023
Three Baldwinsville Central School District students will advance to the oral round of The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com Spelling Bee.
Congratulations to the following students:
Liam Becker, fourth grade, Reynolds Elementary School
Walid Nassar, sixth grade, Ray Middle School
Lillian Piatkowski, fifth grade, Van Buren Elementary School
The students won ...
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Watch Virtual Lunch and Learn with our Acting Superintendent
If you missed our Virtual Lunch & Learn with our Acting Superintendent, you can watch it now:
This meeting will included the following District employees:
Acting/Deputy Superintendent Joseph DeBarbieri
Assistant Superintendent for Management Services Kimberly Vile
Business Official Tiffany Turner
Transportation Supervisor Michael Tierney
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C.W. Baker High School students selected for Onondaga County Senior High All-County festival
Congratulations to the following music students who have been selected to participate in the Onondaga County Senior High All-County Music Festival that will be held at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on January 6th and 7th. The concert is Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5.
The program consisted of the Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Juan LaManna (SUNY Oswego); Chorus, under ...
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