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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Healthcare Options for the NCS Community
Important Message Regarding Healthcare Options for the NCS Community
As the NCS community is aware, aware, it has been a difficult summer for many families in terms of local health care/physician options as the result of the retirement of a local physician.
Senator Pam Helming and the Naples Central School District have been in communication and she shared with us the attached document which includes resources/information related to healthcare needs. We hope you find this information useful should you be impacted by the recent changes with available healthcare providers.
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Community Update August 11, 2023
August 11 th , 2023
NCS Community:
I hope this message finds you well and that you have found time to enjoy all that summer has to offer. While the 2023-24 school year does not officially begin for several weeks, I’d like to provide our families with some important updates in relation to the start of the school year.
The first day of school for students will be on Tuesday, September 5 th . Next week, you will receive information regarding bus schedules from our Transportation Department. Should any changes be necessary, you can reach out directly to Transportation at 374-7945. In addition, both the elementary school and JH/HS will be sharing building-based communications for both families and students regarding upcoming events. As always, we look ...
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2023 NCS Graduation
Good morning-
Over the past 48 hours, we have been carefully monitoring the predicted weather for Saturday. As I shared Wednesday, it is not possible to make quick shifts or adjustments with our graduation location given the many hours of time it takes for set up.
Currently, forecasts indicate that there is a significant chance for rain (and potential strong storms/heavy localized down pours) during the day on Saturday. Many of these showers are predicted to be of the “pop-up” variety. As such, we are making the decision to move our ceremony inside to the HS Gymnasium. The start time will remain the same (11:00 AM). While the elementary gymnasium is larger, use of this space is not possible due to class asbestos work that is beginning at NES on Monday; ...
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New Naples CSD School Resource Officer
NCS Community -
This week, Officer Tim Durgan was approved by the NCS Board of Education & the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department to serve as the next Naples CSD School Resource Officer. Officer Durgan will be replacing Officer Rick Jaus who is retiring after many years of outstanding service to our district. Similar to Officer Jaus, Officer Durgan brings many years of experience to the position and he will no doubt continue to provide highly impactful support to our students, staff, and community. Please join me in welcoming Officer Durgan to NCS and celebrating Officer Jaus as he transitions to a well-deserved retirement!
Over the next few weeks, Officer Durgan will be at NCS regularly connecting with Officer Jaus and preparing for his official start ...
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Community Update - June 2, 2023
NCS Community:
I hope this message finds you well. It is hard to believe that we have now reached June. The remaining weeks of school will move quickly as our students will be enjoying a multitude of end of year events while also preparing for final exams and Regents assessments. I appreciate the assistance you provide in helping your child finish the school year strong. Additionally, I want to again extend my thanks for the support the NCS community provided in regard to our recent school budget vote. It is this support that allows our staff to do outstanding work with students each and every day, and it also demonstrates the commitment our community has to maintaining an excellent school district. A few updates of importance:
Capital Project ...
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2023-2024 School Budget Vote Results
I am pleased to share with you that the 2023-34 NCS school budget passed by a margin of 197-50. We are deeply appreciative of the support the NCS community has and continues to provide our district.
In addition, the EV Bus Proposition passed by a margin of 186-61. This will allow NCS to complete needed infrastructure which will allow us to move forth with our EV federal grant which was awarded last year.
Rob Brautigam, Jacob Hall, and Kelley Louthan were all re-elected to the NCS school
board. We are very grateful for the continued leadership that Joe, Jake, and Kelley will provide our district.
The Naples Library budget passed by a margin of 197-49. Linda Strauss-Jones and Pamela Steffen were elected to Naples Library Board ...
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Community Update - May 12, 2023
NCS Families-
I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the exceptional spring weather that is finally upon us. It is hard to believe that in just six weeks, we will be concluding the 22-23 school year at NCS.
This past week, we celebrated Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. As we all know, it is the people that make NCS such a wonderful place to work, and this includes our students, families, and of course our staff members. Now more than ever, schools across our state and nation face challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining excellent staff members. While we face similar challenges at NCS, this is also a place where folks like to work; our recent recognition as a Democrat and Chronicle 2023 Top Workplace affirms that. ...
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Naples Pop-up Food Pantry - May, June 2023
Naples Open Cupboard Pop-up Pantry
Free Food for Everyone
May 1st and June 5th at 3pm
The Old Mill Parking Lot on Mill Street
No registration is needed.
Line up starts at the corner of Wall Street and Lyons Street, going down Lyons Street onto West Ave.
Please use Lake Niagara Street to find your place in line. Look for signs and volunteers.
* NO ONE is allowed to be parked on Main Street for this event.
* Be mindful of driveways.
* No line up until 2pm
* Other dates will be announced in July
Delivery Service is available to those in Naples School District who are elderly with no transportation . Please call 585-531-0011 to arrange Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11-2.
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Community Update April 21, 2023
NCS Community-
I hope this message finds you well. Now that our spring break is in the rearview mirror, we enter one of the busiest stretches of the school year. Over the next two months, there will be much to celebrate and our students will be afforded the opportunity to participate in many exciting activities and events. Know that our staff is working hard to ensure these experiences are positive, while also assisting our students in maintaining a continued focus on learning. We appreciate very much the conversations you have with your children regarding the importance of finishing the year on a positive note.
With that in mind, I want to remind our community of several important dates/events:
On May 3 rd at 6:00 PM, the annual ...
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Canandaigua Pop-up Food Pantry - April, May, June 2023
Canandaigua Pop-up Food Pantry - April, May, June 2023
Town of Canandaigua Highway Department Barn 5440 Route 5 & 20 in Canandaigua, NY 14424
April 24, 2023
May 22, 2023
June 26, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM or until food is gone
Please use the 5 & 20 entrance.
All are welcome.
No public restrooms.
Please do not come / get in line before 10:00 AM.
First come, first served.
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NCS Community Newsletter 3-24-23
NCS Community Newsletter 3-24-23
Good Afternoon,
I wanted to take this opportunity to provide the NCS Community with an update regarding our (EV) Electric Bus grant that NCS was awarded this past fall. As previously shared, Naples CSD was one of only a few districts in the state to receive this federal grant, which includes $750,000 towards the purchase of two electric buses and $40,000 to support infrastructure. In addition to sharing where our district currently stands, allow me to provide some background of importance:
Per New York State Law, enacted in 2022, school bus fleets are required to be entirely zero-emission by 2035. All buses purchased after 2027 will be required to be zero-emission per this current law.
The cost of electric buses, in relation to ...
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Top Workplaces 2023 - Congratulations NCS
Congratulations NCS on being named a Democrat and Chronicle Top Workplace for 2023! This is an incredible honor and a reflection of the dedication we witness daily from our students, staff, families, Board of Education, and the NCS community. It is truly a privilege to work in such an outstanding district!
Kevin Swartz
Naples CSD Superintendent
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Community Update February 24, 2023
NCS Community-
I hope this message finds you well and that you and your family were able to enjoy some time together during this February Recess. The stretch between New Years and the February break can be a long one and we are grateful for this opportunity to recharge as we look forward to spring and the final leg of the 22-23 school year.
Over the next few weeks, there are a number of notable events occurring here at NCS:
Suessical the Musical will debut in just a few weeks. Our performers have been working exceptionally hard in preparation for the show. We hope to see many of you in attendance. Show times are:
Thursday, March 9 th @ 7:00 PM HS Auditorium
Friday, March 10 th @ 7:00 PM HS Auditorium
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Community Update February 3, 2023
2-3-23
NCS Community:
I hope this message finds you well. We have officially reached the mid-point of the 22-23 school year. Regents and mid-terms are now behind us, and in just a few weeks we will be wrapping up our winter sports seasons. With that, I wanted to share a few important updates with the community.
In regard to our capital project progress, we hope to break ground this summer, with significant work occurring in our HS auditorium, our elementary classrooms, and our elementary playground. Improvements are also planned for the elementary gym, in addition to some minor field improvements. From a timeline perspective, we remain in a good place. Final plans are currently being reviewed at the NYS Education Department. Upon ...
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Community Update January 13, 2023
I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday and that your new year is off to a good start. Our students have transitioned back into routines seamlessly over the past two weeks and there is much to look forward to as we approach the midway point in the 22-23 school year.
At NES, many students are taking part in a newly created after-school program that will provide various supports as well as enrichment opportunities; many thanks to our teachers for facilitating this program and for our Transportation Department as they work to provide transport of students from these programs. At the JH/ HS, preparations for the musical are underway, and our 7-12 students will be taking midterms at the end of the month. This is often an excellent time of year to discuss ...
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Community Update December 22, 2022
Dear NCS Community:
In the weeks since Thanksgiving, it has been an incredibly busy stretch for everyone both here at school and within our community. It is hard to believe that in a matter of days, we will be celebrating another New Year. This also marks the point where we approach the mid-way point of the 22-23 school year.
Our winter sports season is well underway. Congratulations to our Modified Swim Team as they completed an undefeated season! This is a tremendous accomplishment and I look forward to the great things these athletes can accomplish going forward. Meanwhile, our Bowling and Basketball teams are now settling into league competition and we wish them the best when contests resume after the holidays.
In addition, it has been ...
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Naples Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly
In honor of our Veterans:
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY
All Veterans and their families are invited to join us at the Naples Elementary Gymnasium on Tuesday, November 8th at 1:00pm.
There will be short presentations and performances by students, followed by a reception.
IN ORDER TO PLAN FOR SEATING PLEASE RSVP BY 11/07/22 BY CALLING (585) 374-7950
This year we are requesting photographs of Veterans to include in a slideshow. Please email any photographs to cwicker@naplescsd.org.
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Community Update October 28, 2022
NCS Community Update | 10-28-22
Good Afternoon,
I hope this message finds you well. It seems like just yesterday that were welcoming our students back to school and now we are just a few weeks away from the conclusion of fall and the Thanksgiving Holiday. As such, the end of the first marking periods, both at NES and NJH/HS will also be upon us soon. To that end, this is an excellent time to engage in conversations with your children to have them reflect upon what is going well, what might be challenging, and goals that might make sense for the remainder of the school year, whether they be academic, social, or behavioral in nature. This information can be valuable as you prepare for your child’s parent conference later in November. Specific ...
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