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Community Updae: 09-11-2025 NCS Community, Like so many of you, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible tragedy that transpired yesterday in Utah, where Charlie Kirk was assassinated.  Last evening, the district became aware that an NCS staff member made multiple posts to a personal social media site referencing this tragedy.  Since that time, we have heard from many community members regarding concerns and outrage related to these posts.  I want to be very direct in saying to you that all of your voices have been heard. It is comforting to know the NCS community values kindness, empathy, compassion, and civility.  As a district, we stand with you in doing all we can to uphold these values which are essential to model for our students. In ... Community Update: 08-12-2025 NCS Community, I hope that you have had an enjoyable summer thus far.  It is hard to believe that in just a few weeks, we will embark upon the 25-26 school year.  All of us at NCS look forward to reconnecting with our students and of course welcoming those who are attending school for the first time.  As a reminder, the first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 2 nd . Last week, building principals shared via mail detailed information for families to assist as we transition into the new school year.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to either school with any questions as the first day of school approaches.  We have been and continue to be extremely grateful for the support and partnership provided by our parents. I also would ... June 10: Information regarding the NYS School Cell Cell Phone Ban Legislation Please click here for important  information regarding the NYS school cell phone ban Budget Results- May 20, 2025 NCS Community, I would like to thank all of those that came out to participate in the NCS School Budget Vote.  Your support for our school and programs is appreciated.  Below you will find budget vote results in addition to propositions that were included on the ballot: 25-26 School Budget Yes: 277         No: 144         Pass Creation of New Capital Reserve Yes: 259         No: 160         Pass Purchase of Hazlitt Property Yes:  207        No: 213         Defeated Election of NCS Board of Education Members (2 ... Community Update: 05-08-2025 Good morning, I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the home stretch of the 2025 school year, I want to share a few updates and reminders with the NCS community: Staff Appreciation Week Each May, we take time to reflect upon and celebrate the outstanding work that the NCS staff does to support our students.  This year is no exception as we are incredibly fortunate to have so many dedicated staff that work each day to provide the best for our students.  Whether in the form of teaching, supporting, transporting, maintaining our wonderful facilities, or providing tasty and nutritious meals, our staff so often goes above and beyond to ensure the best experiences for our students through actions both large and small.  These actions do not go unnoticed, ... Community Update: 03-14-2025 NCS Community,   I hope this message finds you well.  The spring weather that is upon us serves as a reminder that the 24-25 school year continues to move quickly.  In just a few days, our spring sports seasons will begin and grades 3-8 NYS testing will also take place, yet another reminder graduation is not far away.   I want to take an opportunity to congratulate all of those who participated in our school musical “Mama Mia” this year.  The school and community attendance at this event was remarkable.  As always, our student performers amazed us with their versatile talents.  Kudos to our stage crew, directors, parent volunteers, and of course Bristol Valley Theatre for once again hosting us this year.    At this point ... Community Update: Hazlitt Land Acquisition , School Budget Community Update: 05-05-2025 NCS Community,   I hope this message finds you well.  The spring weather that is upon us serves as a reminder that the 24-25 school year continues to move quickly.  In just a few days, our spring sports seasons will begin and grades 3-8 NYS testing will also take place, yet another reminder graduation is not far away.   I want to take an opportunity to congratulate all of those who participated in our school musical “Mama Mia” this year.  The school and community attendance at this event was remarkable.  As always, our student performers amazed us with their versatile talents.  Kudos to our stage crew, directors, parent volunteers, and of course Bristol Valley Theatre for once again hosting us this year.    At this point ... Community Update: 04-04-2025 NCS Community Update 4-4-25 I hope this message finds you well.  With the spring vacation approaching next week, we are reminded the school year is quickly drawing to a conclusion and as such, we look forward to numerous events in the weeks ahead.  A few points of note: NCS Graduation The NCS Graduation Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 21 st at 11:00 AM in the High School Auditorium.  We look forward to recognizing the class of 2025! Details regarding this event, as well as other important High School events, can be accessed here Additional Dates to Add to the Calendar Spring Break: April 14 th -April 18th High School Prom: May 10 th 8-11 PM Bristol Mountain Naples CSD School Budget Vote: May 20 th : 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM HS Library ... Community Update: 04-04-2025 NCS Community Update 4-4-25 I hope this message finds you well. With the spring vacation approaching next week, we are reminded the school year is quickly drawing to a conclusion and as such, we look forward to numerous events in the weeks ahead. A few points of note: NCS Graduation The NCS Graduation Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 21 st at 11:00 AM in the High School Auditorium. We look forward to recognizing the class of 2025! Details regarding this event, as well as other important High School events, can be accessed here Additional Dates to Add to the Calendar Spring Break: April 14 th -April 18th High School Prom: May 10 th 8-11 PM Bristol Mountain Naples CSD School Budget Vote: May 20 th : 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM HS Library Memorial Day Parade: ... Community Update 11-22-24 NCS Community, I hope this message finds you well.  As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday next week, November is always a time to reflect upon what we are thankful for.  Last week, our students at NES did a wonderful job expressing gratitude to Veterans at our annual Veterans Day Assembly.  It was an honor to be in the presence of so many of our local veterans from all military branches. This program serves as a reminder that it is of critical importance to show our appreciation to those who have made sacrifices so we can enjoy the many opportunities provided in our great nation.  On behalf of NCS, we thank all those that have served. I’d also like to take the opportunity to thank the entire NCS staff who work so diligently to support our students ... Community Update 10-11-2024   Good afternoon, I hope this message finds you well.  As we approach the middle of October, NCS students at all grade levels have settled into their school routines.  I thank you for your efforts in sending us students who are well prepared to learn each and every day.  A few updates and reminders as we look ahead: Across the board, our fall NCS sports teams, both boys and girls, have had remarkable regular seasons.  These events serve as a great source of pride, and we look forward to a very competitive sectional tournament for our varsity teams.  Keep an eye on our website/athletic page for updates regarding sectional dates and times in the weeks ahead. For your planning purposes, NCS will conduct our annual early dismissal ... Community Update 9-13-24 Community Update 9/13/24   NCS Community, Good afternoon and I hope this message finds you well.  The 2024-25 school year is off to a wonderful start.  It is always refreshing to see students of all ages return to school with excitement and enthusiasm.  I appreciate the flexibility shown by both our students and staff as the final phases of construction work at the elementary school wind down.  We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has contributed to this positive start to the year, including our teachers, staff, transportation department, administrators, cafeteria department, facilities department, and of course of families for sending us children eager to grow and learn each day. This past week, NCS has celebrated Homecoming with ... Community Update 8/12/24   Community Update 8/12/24 Good afternoon, I hope this letter finds you well and that you and your family have been enjoying all that summer has to offer.  In just a few weeks, we look forward to welcoming our students back to NCS as we begin the 2024-25 school year.   The first student day of school will be on Tuesday, September 3rd .  It has been an incredibly busy summer here at NCS, particularly in regard to our capital project work.  Crews have been working at full capacity which will ensure we are prepared to open our doors on September 3 rd .  NES classroom renovations are nearing completion in the next two weeks as is the work in the NES gymnasium, which includes new bleachers, resurfacing of the floor, new paint, ... Community Update June 18, 2024 Community Update 6-18-24 Good morning NCS Community, I hope you are doing your best to keep cool as we navigate our first heatwave of the year.  More about that later in this message.  First, a few important updates as we move quickly towards the end of the 2023-24 school year: NCS to Welcome News Director of Pupil Personnel Services Given Katie Piedici’s (current Director of PPS) upcoming transition to her new role as NES Principal, the district has completed a search for our next PPS Director.  I am please to share with you that Mrs. Cassandra Lamphier was approved by the NCS Board of Education to serve in this role with a starting date to be determined for this summer.  Cassandra joins the NCS team with rich experiences in special education, ... Community Update May 10, 2024 Good afternoon, I hope this message finds you well.  It is hard to believe there are only seven weeks remaining in the school year.  As we celebrate Teacher/Staff appreciation week, I want to take a moment to extend thanks to all of the NCS teachers and staff members who go above and beyond to support our students each and every day.  These individuals are the fabric that makes NCS a wonderful place to learn.   As you will read further in this update, NCS received some exciting news regarding our regional ranking as a district; this would not be possible without our talented dedicated staff! While the school year continues to wind down quickly, there is also much to look forward to; below you will find some important dates to place on your calendars: ... Community Update March 28, 2024 NCS Community Update Good afternoon, As we approach our spring break, I wanted to take a moment to share with you some NCS updates. It has been a busy stretch in recent weeks and without question, the remaining weeks of the school year will be equally busy as we move towards the conclusion of the 23-24 school year. For those of you who were able to see the NCS High School Musical “Matilda,” you already know what an outstanding job our students did. Despite the fact that our performers were without an auditorium here at NCS due to construction, the folks at Bristol Valley Theatre were kind enough to host us. As always, some of our “veteran” performers once again shined on the stage. At the same time, the future looks incredibly bright with our younger ... Community Update February 16, 2024 Dear NCS Community: I hope this message finds you well as we approach the February vacation.  The past few months have been incredibly busy; it is hard to believe our winter sports seasons are winding down.  We wish our athletes the best of luck during the sectional season.  We also look forward to our HS musical "Matilda," which will take place in March at the Bristol Valley Theater.  Dates and times can be accessed below via the NCS district calendar: https://www.naplescsd.org/ districtpage.cfm?pageid=513 ... Community Update December 15, 2023 NCS Community Update 12/15/23   NCS Community: As they so often are, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation as we approach the Holiday break and transition to the new year.  Our goal for the next few days is to maintain a healthy focus on learning while also recognizing the need to celebrate the season through a variety of events. Over the past few weeks, it has been a pleasure to watch both our elementary school musicians and high school musicians perform their holiday concerts.  Both were well attended and as always, the performances were outstanding.  Further adding to the spirit of the season, our chorus and band members at the HS provided some wonderful music last week end at the Light Up Naples event-this is ... Community Update September 29, 2023 Good afternoon, Without question, it has been a busy September here in Naples, both within our schools and our community.  As always, it was wonderful to see our students, staff, and families engage in our annual homecoming festivities and we were grateful for the wonderful fall weather that weekend.  This past weekend was of course the Grape Festival; it was well attended and as a school, we are always happy to collaborate with festival organizers to ensure the success of this unique experience in the Finger Lakes Region. In recent weeks, construction work as it relates to our capital project has steadily increased.  Renovations have begun in a number of NES classrooms, abatement work is taking place in the HS Auditorium, and the canopy on the south side of ...

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