Wear Blue on Thursday April 18 2024:
Dear Lancer Staff Members and Families:
We encourage our LaFayette Community to wear BLUE on Thursday April 18th as a gesture of support for law enforcement and appreciation for their dedicated service.
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LCSD Art Show to be held May 9:
The LaFayette Central School District's Art Department is pleased to invite you to an art show, to be held on Thursday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the junior/senior high school.
The exhibit will feature stunning works from these creative students, with submissions from pre-K all the way through to seniors. The exhibit will also feature a collaborative installation, as well as a special blacklight exhibit!
We hope you'll stop by and check out what these talented young artists have created!
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Programming Note: Updates to Spring Concerts:
Programming note: There have been updates for the Spring Concert performances for both the junior and senior high school choruses/bands. Please see the flyer below for the most up-to-date information.
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All Activities Canceled for Saturday March 23, 2024:
All Practices/Scrimmages/Events Canceled Saturday March 23, 2024
Dear Families and Staff Members -
All practices, scrimmages, and events are canceled for Saturday March 23, 2024. This includes LaFayette Community Council baseball and softball practices scheduled for Saturday at LaFayette High School.
Weather forecasts are predicting the possibility of mixed precipitation and/or several inches of heavy, wet snow.
Please stay safe over the weekend.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-529-9550 (cell)
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Board of Education Election - May 2024:
On May 21, 2024, LaFayette Central School District voters will choose two district residents to serve on the LaFayette Board of Education from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.
A school board member takes on one of the most important citizen responsibilities: overseeing the education of the community’s youth. In these challenging times for public education, school boards are seeking individuals who find excitement and satisfaction in confronting tough challenges and working collegially to rise above them and help students in their communities succeed, according to the New York State Schools Boards Association’s (NYSSBA) website.
The board of education is a uniquely American institution, according to NYSSBA. It ensures the public schools are flexible ...
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Syracuse STEAM School Informational Sessions:
Syracuse STEAM High School Information Sessions
March 11, 2024
Dear Families:
The City of Syracuse, the Syracuse City School District, Onondaga County, and New York State are collaborating on the area's first STEAM high school. Open to Syracuse City School District and OCM BOCES component districts, it emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The curriculum offers eight concentrations, including:
- Business Entrepreneurship
- Construction Management
- Data Intelligence
- Entertainment Engineering
- Media Technology and Design
- Robotics/Automation
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
- Visual & Performing Arts
The STEAM high school will stand as a beacon of ...
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Snow Day - Monday 3/11/24:
Update - Monday 3/11/24 7:15 AM
Good Morning,
All schools are now closed (snow day #2) - Monday 3/11/24.
Stay safe everyone!
Have a great day!
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-529-9550 (cell)
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Two Hour Delay Monday 3/11/24:
Monday March 11, 2024
Good Morning,
Today is Monday March 11, 2024. All schools will be delayed two hours.
There will be no morning BOCES classes for high school students.
School breakfast is not served on days when school is delayed two hours.
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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'Alice @ Wonderland' Musical March 8 and 9:
The LaFayette Players are pleased to present the district’s spring musical “Alice @ Wonderland.” There will be two showings; Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, both at 7 p.m. in the junior/senior high school auditorium.
What would happen if a 21st century Alice collided with Lewis Carroll’s legendary Wonderland? This modern retelling of the classic children’s story has all of the characters you know and love, including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts. The story is laid out in traditional style, except that Alice is distinctly contemporary, complete with a cell phone in hand. Full of references to text messaging and social media, the play imagines a present-day Alice encountering the Wonderland so many of us treasure. A sharply-told, ...
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Student Artwork Selected for Everson Display:
The LaFayette Central School district would like to extend its congratulations to high school students Kayla Tillinghast ("Northern Lights," Mixed Media) and Olivia Coppola ("Sunflower," Printmaking), both of whom recently had art pieces chosen for display at the Everson Museum of Art in a special Scholastic Art display! A total of 30 Scholastic Art pieces were chosen from all Silver Key and Honorable Mention award winners in the region. The Everson Exhibit will run from March 9 - April 7.
Kayla's and Olivia’s artwork being chosen for this special exhibit is a tremendous honor. Photos of their winning entries can be seen below (click to enlarge image).
Congrats again to you both!
Kayla Tillinghast, "Northern Lights" (Category: ...
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LaFayette CSD to Host 'Hidden Mischief' Presentation March 19:
The LaFayette Central School District will host a presentation by the Prevention Network on March 19 from 5-6 p.m. in the junior/senior high school auditorium. Titled “Hidden Mischief,” this presentation aims to help adults identify some of the language and behavior that is often associated with drug use among the young people with whom we have contact.
Please see the flyer below for more information about the event.
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Snow Day - Thursday February 29, 2024:
February 29, 2024 Snow Day
Good Morning,
Due to impending weather conditions, all schools in the LaFayette Central School District will be closed on Thursday February 29, 2024.
Thank you and have a safe day.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
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Devasting News - No After School or Evening Activities Mon 2/26/24:
Devastating News - No After School Activities/Grief Counseling Available 3:15-6:30 PM HS Cafeteria
February 26, 2024
Dear Families and Staff Members:
It is with profound sadness that I share with you that Spencer Dix, a member of the class of 2025, died unexpectedly this morning.
Spencer was a dedicated student, a talented student athlete, and an all around great young man. This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially for our students. I want you to know that our school counselors, school psychologists, and social workers are here to help in any way we can.
In an effort to support our students, the high school counseling office is available today ...
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Fish Fry to Benefit After Prom Party (Feb. 15):
Doug's Fish Fry To Go will be at the LaFayette Dollar General this Thursday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The event will benefit the LaFayette After Prom Party!
Orders can be placed in advance up until 4 p.m. To place an order, please call (607) 753-9184 ext. 2. Please see menu information below.
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2024 - 2025 LaFayette Pre-Kindergarten Registration:
Pre-K Registration open February 1, 2024 and closes May 31, 2024. Pre-Kindergarten selection will be conducted by a lottery the first week of July 2024. To attend pre-k your child must be four years old or four years old by December 1st of the school year.
Pre-Kindergarten selection will be conducted by a lottery, required by Section 3602-e of Education Law.
Registration needs to be completed by May 31, 2024 to be included in the lottery.
Pre-Kindergarden students, currently enrolled with the school district, do not need to register for Kindergarten. Visit wwwllafayetteshools.org for more information.
If you have questons during the registration process, please call 315-677-9728 or email phibbert@lafayetteschools.org.
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2024 Scholastic Art Awards Winners Announced:
The LaFayette Central School District’s Art Department is thrilled to announce the 2024 Scholastic Art award winning recipients! The competition saw more than 4,000 individual entries submitted for the Central New York Region, and 21 LaFayette students received awards, totaling 31 winning pieces. Their artworks will be displayed at Onondaga Community College from Feb. 5 - March 2. A virtual awards ceremony will be held this year. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Capella would like to congratulate all participants for their incredible submissions!
Gold Key Winners:
Sarah Ganoe - Grade 8 - Digital Art - “Purple Sky”
Kennedy Harmatuk - Grade 8 - Mixed Media - “Dragonfly”
Garrett Keefe - Grade 9 - Printmaking - “Skeleton”
Bryant Moses - ...
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Fish Fry to Benefit After Prom Party:
Doug's Fish Fry To Go will be at the LaFayette Dollar General this Thursday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The event will benefit the LaFayette After Prom Party!
Orders can be placed in advance up until 4 p.m. To place an order, please call (607) 753-9184 ext. 2.
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STEAM High School Announced:
The City of Syracuse, the Syracuse City School District, and Onondaga County have partnered to create Central New York’s first-ever high school dedicated to providing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) based curriculum. The STEAM High School will be housed in Syracuse, and will be open to students from the Syracuse City School District, as well as Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES component districts. Renovations are underway at the Syracuse Central High School, with the STEAM school on track to open its doors in the Fall of 2025.
For more information on the STEAM High School, please visit the SCSD website (and/or consult the graphic below) to learn about the school, the building, and the planned curriculum.
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Nicole Petranchuk
