COVID-19 cases in our District 11/14/20
November 14, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
We were notified that we have multiple positive cases of COVID-19 in our District. The cases involved three C.W. Baker High School students, a remote student at Van Buren Elementary School and a staff member in our Transportation Department. District officials in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department immediately began its investigation ...
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Superintendent McDonald gives update on COVID-19 testing
November 13, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
Since the governor announced on Monday that our District was part of the yellow micro-cluster zone, we have been working to navigate the testing protocols required in order to keep our school buildings open to in-person instruction. Testing will begin next week.
We are pleased to announce that with the help of our school ...
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Superintendent McDonald shares survey results, gives update on testing
UPDATE: We wanted to share an update with our families regarding testing at Durgee Junior High School and C.W. Baker High School. We heard from Onondaga County officials this evening and with help from our nursing staff, the county will be able to conduct COVID-19 testing at both of these schools next week. We’ll send a formal update to our families tomorrow.
Dear parents and guardians, ...
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COVID-19 case at Van Buren Elementary School 11/11/20
November 11, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
The District was notified that we have a student at Van Buren Elementary School who has tested positive for COVID-19. District officials in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department immediately began its investigation, which is ongoing.
The student impacted was last in attendance on November 6 and is now in ...
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Baldwinsville athletes commit to colleges during National Signing Day
November 11, 2020
The Baldwinsville Central School District held a National Letter of Intent Signing Day for its senior athletes Wednesday afternoon. Students signed their letters in the company of parents and coaches at the Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium.
Photos from the signing are available on our District's Facebook page.
The following athletes signed their letters ...
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Superintendent McDonald sends update on yellow zone requirements
November 11, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
I’m writing today to give you an update on the District’s yellow zone designation. On Monday, November 9, Governor Andrew Cuomo identified zip code 13027 in Baldwinsville as being part of the micro-cluster in Onondaga County that is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. All eight of our school buildings are located within ...
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2020 Holiday Greeting Card Contest
The District Office for the Baldwinsville Central School District is seeking a design for our 2020 digital holiday greeting card and we need your help. We are calling all BCSD elementary school students to submit the cover art for our 2020 holiday card.
All District Elementary School students are eligible to submit one entry.
Entries must be original artwork that is created ...
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Attention families: Please take survey regarding COVID-19 testing
November 9, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
We have created a brief survey to gain feedback from our families regarding COVID-19 testing by Onondaga County while our zip code remains in a microcluster zone.
During this time, we are required to test 20 percent of our in-person school population of students and staff members each week in order to remain open for in-person ...
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COVID-19 case at Van Buren Elementary
November 9, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
The District was notified that we have a student at Van Buren Elementary School who has tested positive for COVID-19. District officials in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department immediately began its investigation, which is ongoing.
The student impacted was last in attendance on November 4 and is now in ...
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Superintendent McDonald discusses yellow zone requirements
Update: Superintendent McDonald sent out an update on which schools are in the yellow zone on November 11, 2020. Read HERE.
Dear parents and guardians,
As you may be aware, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has identified zip code 13027 in Baldwinsville as being part of the microcluster in Onondaga County that is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. According to the governor’s map, ...
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COVID-19 cases in our District for November 9, 2020
November 9, 2020
Dear Parents & Guardians,
The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed we have two new cases of COVID-19 in our District. District officials in conjunction with the county Health Department immediately began investigations into each case, which are ongoing.
A student at C.W. Baker High School has tested positive for the virus. The student, a member of our ...
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COVID-19 case at Van Buren Elementary School
November 7, 2020
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I am writing today because the District was notified that we have a staff member at Van Buren Elementary School who has tested positive for COVID-19. District officials in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department immediately began its investigation, which is ongoing.
The staff member impacted was last in attendance ...
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COVID-19 cases and Friday updates from Superintendent McDonald
November 6, 2020
Dear Parents & Guardians,
In effort to not overwhelm you with multiple emails, I’m writing to you today to inform you about two new COVID-19 cases and to provide you with a few announcements from this week.
The Onondaga County Health Department confirmed today we have two new cases of COVID-19 in our District. A staff member at McNamara Elementary School ...
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Important announcement from Superintendent McDonald - 11/4/20
November 4, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
The District was notified that we have a staff member in our Transportation Department who has tested positive for COVID-19. District officials in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department immediately began its investigation, which is ongoing.
The staff member impacted was last in attendance on October 30 and ...
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Board of Education seeks applicants for vacant board seat
Due to the resignation of Christina Pavetto Bond, there is a vacancy on the Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education.
Baldwinsville Central School District residents wishing to serve on the Board of Education are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume (or similar document) to the attention of Debra Miller, Interim District Clerk, Baldwinsville Central School District, ...
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Important announcement from Superintendent McDonald - 11/3/20
November 3, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
The District was notified by the Onondaga County Health Department that we have a student at Van Buren Elementary School who has tested positive for COVID-19. District officials in conjunction with the county Health Department immediately began its investigation, which is ongoing.
The student impacted was last in attendance on ...
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Reminder for remote learners: Meal pickup available
Meals are available for pickup of remote learners.
Meals will be available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, Nov. 13, Nov. 23, Dec. 4, Dec. 14 and Dec. 22 for the Buzz cohort students at Baker High School.
Meals will be available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, Nov. 18, Dec. 1, Dec. 9 and Dec. 17 for the Hive cohort students at Baker High School.
Fully remote families can pick ...
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Board Spotlight: Staff members honored for adapting to challenges of the pandemic
Physical Education Teacher Jessica Volz joined the
Board of Education via Zoom on Monday evening.
The Board of Education and Superintendent Matthew McDonald honored Jessica Volz, Physical Education Teacher at McNamara Elementary School, and Lindsay Cesari, Library Media Specialist at Durgee Junior High School, at Monday's school board meeting with the Board Spotlight.
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Board of Education Spotlight: Baker senior honored
The Board of Education and Superintendent Matthew McDonald honored Nathaniel Hahn at Monday's Board of Education meeting.
Hahn, a member of the Class of 2021, was honored with the Board Spotlight for being named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations, Nathaniel.
Read more about Nathaniel's honor HERE.
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Marching Bees take part in NYSFBC 2020 All-Virtual Band
Check out the New York State Field Band Conference 2020 All-Virtual Band directed by our Band Director Casey Vanderstouw.
More than 300 performers from across New York State perform Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" together as one band.
Great work to all students!
The All-Virtual Band features the following Bees:
Musicians:
Mckenzie Anderson, Taite ...
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