School Buildings Closed Friday 2/25/22:
Good Evening,
Based on the forecasted weather conditions for Friday 2/25/22, all school buildings will be closed.
There will be no rehearsal for the musical and LASP will not be operating tomorrow.
12 month staff (clerical, custodial/maintenance, supervisors, administrators) are not required to report on this “snow day”.
Since schools are not in session, this “snow day” will not count as one of our six emergency closing days.
Please play it safe, stay home, and watch the snow fall.
Have a safe evening.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-529-9550 (cell)
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Board of Education Nominating Petitions Available:
On May 17th, 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 4:00 p.m. April 18th 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 elected by voters, the LaFayette Board of Education is the official policy-making body of the school district and is responsible ...
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Updates - Vaccine Clinic 3/1, Rapid Test Kits, Mask Mandate:
February 22, 2022
Dear Families and Staff Members:
I hope that everyone is enjoying February break! The warmer temperatures hold the promise that spring is not far away! Here are a few important updates:
Vaccine Clinic - Tuesday March 1, 2022 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Grimshaw Elementary Cafeteria
Our partners at Wegmans Pharmacy will host a vaccine clinic in the Grimshaw Elementary School Cafeteria from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. This clinic is open to students, staff members, families and community members. This clinic is open for individuals requesting a first dose, second dose, or booster shots for all eligible individuals ages 5 and older. Please sign up in advance using the following link - https://c.ateb.com/8a108e206c55489f80e53be68a69b8cc ...
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Updates for Families February 7, 2022:
February 7, 2022
Dear LaFayette Central School District Families and Staff Members:
I hope that everyone enjoyed our first snow day of the school year, Friday February 4, 2022. As I made my way through classrooms on Thursday, it was tough to tell if our students really wanted a snow day or not. Mrs. Silvestro’s class made their preference quite clear - click here . All kidding aside, the snow day was an easy call and I hope that our students enjoyed the day off.
Congratulations to Dave Amidon, National Board Certified Teacher
Congratulations to Mr. Dave Amidon, Science Teacher at LaFayette Jr/Sr High School on recently attaining National Board Certification. Dave is an accomplished science educator and we are fortunate ...
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After School and Evening Activities Canceled 2/3/22:
Good Afternoon -
Today is Thursday February 3, 2022. All after school and evening activities are canceled for today.
Thank you and have a safe day!
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent
LaFayette Central Schools
315-677-9728 (office)
315-529-9550 (cell)
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
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LaFayette Educator Receives National Certification:
Congratulations go out to LaFayette Junior/Senior High School Science Teacher David Amidon, who recently earned the distinction of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher! Teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment, and peer review.
Mr. Amidon’s most recent achievement is just one of many in his 20 years as an educator. In that time, he has also taught high school classes, and has served as both a coach and advisor for many of the programs in LaFayette. Before becoming board certified, Mr. Amidon had been selected for the inaugural cohort of the New York State Master Teacher Program. He is a two-time participant in the Space Academy for Educators, ...
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Updates 1/25/22- Mask Requirement, Vaccine Clinic, Case Updates:
Updates Mask Requirement Continues to Be In Place In New York State Schools
January 25, 2022
Dear Families and Staff Members -
Here are some important updates for students, families and staff members.
Congratulations to Mrs. Beverly Oliver
Mrs. Beverly Oliver from the LaFayette Afterschool and Early Learning Program will be receiving Syracuse University's Unsung Hero Award this year. She is being recognized for her 35 years of work with children on Sunday, January 30th at 7:00pm. This recognition is taking place at the nation's largest event that honors the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For more information, or to register [the virtual event is free and open to the public], ...
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Two Hour Delay Tuesday January 18, 2022:
Two Hour Delay Tuesday January 18, 2022
Good Morning,
Today is Tuesday January 18, 2022. All schools will be delayed two hours.
There will be no morning (AM) pre-kindergarten classes for Grimshaw Elementary students. There will be no morning BOCES classes for high school students.
Thank you and have a safe day.
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-677-9728 (office)
315-529-9550 (cell)
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Two Hour Delay Tuesday January 11, 2022:
Tuesday January 11, 2022
Good Morning,
Due to the extremely cold temperatures and wind chill, all schools will be delayed two hours.
This delay will include all schools. There will be no morning (AM) pre-kindergarten classes for Grimshaw Elementary students. There will be no morning BOCES classes for high school students.
Thank you and have a safe day.
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-677-9728 (office)
315-529-9550 (cell)
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2022 Scholastic Art Award Winners Announced:
Recently, the Scholastic Art Awards named their 2022 award recipients for Central New York. This year's recipients were chosen from among more than 3,900 individual entries submitted for our region, and the LaFayette Central School District saw 21 students received awards, totaling 30 winning submissions!
(Please use the arrows to navigate between submissions, or hit"ctrl+shift+f" on your keyboard to view the presentation in fullscreen)
Their award-winning work will be on display in the Whitney Applied Technology Center on the Onondaga Community College campus from Jan. 12 - March 5 . Opening night of the show will feature a special virtual awards ceremony to honor all recipients.
Please join the district and the Art Department in congratulating ...
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Updates for Families January 4, 2022:
Updates for Families and Staff Members January 4, 2022
Dear Families and Staff Members -
Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a wonderful break over the holidays and had the chance to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. 2022 promises to be a great year now that the Buffalo Bills are in the playoffs- Go Bills!
The Belfield family welcomed a new pet Guinea pig during the holidays. I am pleased to introduce everyone to Gannon the Guinea pig. The Belfield twins had a variety of requests for a new pet - llama, goat, cat, etc. We compromised with a Guinea pig who is in desperate need of a good hair stylist.
Update on COVID Cases
During the holiday break, we experienced another uptick in cases. As cases ...
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Onondaga Nation School Switch to Remote Instruction 1/4/22:
January 3, 2022
Dear Families and Staff Members:
The Onondaga Nation School will be closed for student instruction tomorrow, Tuesday January 4, 2022, for a staff development day. ONS staff members should report to the building and prepare student learning materials and assist with device distribution. Teachers should communicate directly with parents and students on how to connect for remote learning which will begin on Wednesday January 5, 2022. Principal Gonyea and classroom teachers will communicate directly with families regarding device and learning material pick up which will occur Tuesday afternoon. Thank you to our ONS students and staff for their flexibility.
The Onondaga Nation School will switch to remote instruction starting Wednesday, January ...
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COVID Test Kit Distribution January 2022:
COVID Rapid Test Kit Distribution January 2022
Dear Families,
This week Governor Kathy Hochul announced the statewide goal of providing students an opportunity to be tested for COVID-19 as school resumes after holiday break. There is no requirement that families test their children, but the Governor is encouraging the testing of students in order to keep students and school communities as safe as possible. We received word that test kits were delivered this afternoon to our local BOCES and the district will pick them up tomorrow morning.
Test kits will be available for parents to pick up at the following locations and times:
Saturday January 1, 2022 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM High School ...
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Coming Soon - COVID At Home Rapid Tests for Students:
COVID Rapid Test Distribution December 30, 2021
Dear Families,
This week Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide goal of providing students the opportunity to be tested for COVID-19 as school resumes after holiday break. There is no requirement that families test their children, but the Governor is encouraging the testing of students in order to keep students and school communities as safe as possible. The Governor stated that they will be sending test kits for distribution to our schools and local BOCES.
While it is unclear exactly when the test kits will be delivered by New York State, we are working on plans to use our school buildings as distribution sites. If you would like a kit, please watch for additional information ...
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Updates December 20, 2021:
Updates for Families December 20, 2021
Dear Families and Staff Members -
We are in the home stretch for 2021! What a year it has been!
Thank you for working together throughout this year to provide for a safe return for the majority of our students at all of our schools. We are excited to have our students and staff back together again.
We do have a few updates to share with you:
Capital Project Approved by New York State Office of Facilities Planning
The Capital Project approved by LaFayette voters on December 10, 2020 has been approved by the New York State Education Department Office of Facilities Planning effective December 17, 2021 and is available for contractors to bid. Bids are requested ...
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Capital Project Available for Bid:
2021 Capital Project Available for Bidders
The Capital Project approved by LaFayette voters on December 10, 2020 has been approved by the New York State Education Department Office of Facilities Planning effective December 17, 2021 and is available for contractors to bid. Bids are requested for the following Prime Contracts:
General Construction and Site Work
Electrical Work
Mechanical Work
Plumbing Work
Sealed Bids will be received until 3:30 pm, local time on January 27, 2022 at the LaFayette District Office, 5955 US Route 20, LaFayette, NY 13084. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Grimshaw Elementary Cafeteria, 5957 US Route 20, LaFayette, NY 13084. Bid packages must be clearly marked with the contract being bid. For additional information, ...
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Nicole Petranchuk
