Community Update: 02-06-2026
Good afternoon,
I hope this message finds you well. Below you will find several updates regarding the school budget, athletic accomplishments, and upcoming NCS events.
Several weeks ago, Governor Hochul shared with school districts initial budget runs, including Foundation Aid projections for the 26-27 school year. As has been the case in past years, the aid formula for Naples (along with most WFL districts) has in essence remained flat. To be specific, Naples is expected to receive a 1% increase ($55,000) in Foundation Aid should the budget remain unchanged. At the same time, health insurance premiums have risen 15-20% and utility costs continue to soar. We also strive to be competitive with wages and contractual agreements in order to support those ...
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Community Update: 01-14-2026 HS Principal Appointment
NCS Community-
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to provide an update to our school and community regarding the NCS JH/HS Principal search. This important process began in November and I would like to thank all of our staff, administrators, students, and parents who participated in the process.
This afternoon, the NCS Board of Education appointed Mrs. Kaitlin LaFave as the NCS JH/SH Principal. Mrs. LaFave comes to NCS from the Canandaigua CSD where she is currently serving as a HS Assistant Principal. Prior to that she has taught high school English/Language Arts in the Honeoye Falls CSD and has also taught and served in various leadership positions within the Honeoye Central School District.
Mrs. LaFave’s ...
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Community Update: 12-19-2025
NCS Community,
While the holiday season can be a busy one, I hope that each of you are finding time to find peace, joy, and happiness during the month of December. Each and every day, I continue to be impressed by the outstanding accomplishments of our students which of course are a result of the support and guidance our families and staff provide daily. As we close the chapter on 2025, we have much to look forward to in the New Year. A few updates as we approach the holiday break:
Last week, a group of twenty teachers, clerical staff, students, parents, and administrators took part in committee interviews for the NCS HS principal position. The committee spent an hour with four candidates and identified two finalists who will move forward in the process. ...
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Community Update 11-21-25
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. On behalf of NCS, we thank all those that have served in order to preserve all of the rights and privileges our great nation provides.
This week, we honored our school related professionals who work so diligently to support our students each and every day. Whether it be our aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, clerical employees, directors, or our maintenance staff, ...
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Community Update 10-31-25
NCS Community Update 10-31-25
Good afternoon,
I hope this message finds you well and for those of you who will be out trick or treating tonight, I wish you a safe and enjoyable evening. A few updates as we wrap-up the month of October.
First, I want to congratulate our fall athletes and coaches for the outstanding seasons they have put forth. Both from a team perspective and an individual perspective, much has been accomplished and there are many reasons to be proud. Our Boys Soccer Team remains active in sectional play after a strong showing against Geneseo on Wednesday and we wish them all the best in the class C finals tomorrow at 1:00 PM at Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD. Go Big Green!
Secondly, I wanted to share an update regarding our High ...
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Community Update 10-31-25
NCS Community Update 10-31-25
Good afternoon,
I hope this message finds you well and for those of you who will be out trick or treating tonight, I wish you a safe and enjoyable evening. A few updates as we wrap-up the month of October.
First, I want to congratulate our fall athletes and coaches for the outstanding seasons they have put forth. Both from a team perspective and an individual perspective, much has been accomplished and there are many reasons to be proud. Our Boys Soccer Team remains active in sectional play after a strong showing against Geneseo on Wednesday and we wish them all the best in the class C finals tomorrow at 1:00 PM at Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD. Go Big Green!
Secondly, I wanted to share an update regarding our High ...
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NCS Community Update 9-23-25
To The Naples CSD Community,
I am writing to provide an update regarding the disruption to the Naples Central School District community over the past few weeks. As of today, the staff member in question has resigned from the school district, and we consider the matter resolved. This has been a difficult time for NCSD, and I hope we can now return our focus to all that is positive within our district.
Our students have had an outstanding start to the school year, both in the classroom and on the athletic fields. They have also been nothing short of amazing in transitioning to a school setting now void of internet-enabled personal devices per NYS law. While we teach our students every day, we also learn from them. They have shown us, even in 2025 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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: ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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