Watch welcome back videos from all our schools
The 2020-2021 school year begins this week and we're very excited to welcome back our students.
About 19 percent of our students will be learning at home through 100 percent remote instruction this year. Their first day of school is Wednesday, September 9, 2020. The Buzz Cohort students and those who are attending in-person school five days a week will also return to the our school ...
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Breakfast with the Superintendent: Back-to-School Q&A
Superintendent McDonald hosts a special Back-to-School edition of Breakfast with the Superintendent.
"Breakfast with the Superintendent" is a video series for Baldwinsville's elementary school students.
Kieran and Kassidy Bailey from Van Buren Elementary School ask Mr. McDonald questions about returning to school this fall during a special Back-to-School edition of “Breakfast ...
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Superintendent addresses tragic news from Palmer Elementary
September 4, 2020
Dear Baldwinsville families,
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we relay our condolences for the tragic loss of two Baldwinsville Central School District students.
Elizabeth and Maryella Annal attended Palmer Elementary School. The Palmer Crisis Response Team will provide support and counseling to students, staff and families in the Palmer Library ...
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Have a questions about food service for the new school year? Check out this Q&A
Q. Will meals be available for my student when our cohort is learning remotely?
A. Yes. Families will pick up meals for their enrolled students on the last day of in school instruction. Pickup sites will be located at Baker HS and Ray MS from 4 until 5:30 PM on those days. Parents will need the student name and PIN at the pickup site.
Q. My student is learning 100% remotely. Can we ...
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Palmer receives school supplies from Staples, plans to share with other schools in District
Superintendent McDonald (left) and Principal Ewing (right) show the
donation bags from Staples. The school supply donations cover
four tables in the Palmer cafeteria.
September 2, 2020
Palmer Elementary School Principal Alex Ewing was amazed by the amount of brown paper bags that were delivered from the Staples store in Clay.
Each bag contains either $5 or $10 worth ...
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Everything you need to know about face coverings for back-to-school
UPDATE: After further review and research, the District has decided to ban the use of gaiter-style face coverings and bandanas.
Make sure your face covering:
Fits snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
Completely covers the nose and mouth
Is secured with ties or ear loops
Includes multiple layers of fabric
Allows for breathing without restriction ...
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Board of Education to meet on Monday, August 24, 2020
The Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020 via Zoom.
The public is invited to attend remotely and listen to the meeting.
To access the meeting though ZOOM Webinar use the following link:
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Sign up for school supply distribution for the 2020-2021 school year
As we have done for the past few years, there will be a school supply distribution for the 2020-2021 school year for families that need help with school supplies. This year the distribution will work a little differently. If you are in need of school supplies for your child(ren), please click on the link below that corresponds with the student's grade (for elementary school) ...
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Watch 3 Q&A reopening webinars
The Baldwinsville Central School District hosted three Webinars via Zoom to allow our school community (parents, teachers, students, etc.) to ask questions as we prepare for the return of in-person and remote instruction this September.
These opportunities were conducted as part of Governor Cuomo's expectations that school districts offer three Q&A sessions before August 21, 2020. ...
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Register for Building Specific Webinars
The District is providing building specific reopening webinars (eight total - one per school) hosted by the leadership team at each building. This is an opportunity for students and families to ask questions specific to their school.
All webinars will be live-streamed and recorded for future viewing. Registration is required. Click the link for your school below to register.
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Back-to-school edition of The Hive is available now
Dear Parents & Guardians,
The first day of school is one of my favorite days of the school year. I love to see the smiles on the students’ faces as they enter their new classrooms and reunite with their old friends.
The first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year will be unlike any that we’ve ever experienced. It will be unprecedented – much like all of 2020. ...
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Breakfast with the Superintendent: "The Book With No Pictures"
Superintendent McDonald reads “The Book With No Pictures" by B.J. Novak for this week’s edition of Breakfast with the Superintendent.
"Breakfast with the Superintendent" is a video series for Baldwinsville's elementary school students.
Hey kids, grab your breakfast, get comfortable and tune in!!!
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Updated Re-entry Plan Documents
As per requirements by New York State Governor, Andrew Cuomo, the Baldwinsville Central School District has provided additional condensed re-entry plan documents for the following key areas:
COVID-19 Testing -- access the specific plan HERE
Contact Tracing -- access the specific plan HERE
Remote (100% Virtual) Learning -- access the plan HERE
Access the full re-entry ...
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REGISTER FOR RE-OPENING Q&A OPPORTUNITY WEBINAR
The Baldwinsville Central School Districts is hosting three Webinars via Zoom to allow our school community (parents, teachers, students, etc.) to ask questions as we prepare for the return of in-person and remote instruction this September. These opportunities are being conducted as part of Governor Cuomo's expectations that school districts offer three Q&A sessions before August 21, 2020. ...
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Parent Technology Tutorials
Baldwinsville's school librarians are available to support students and parents with technology needs during remote learning. Please reach out to your child's school librarian using the email addresses listed below. During school hours, librarians may also be available by phone, if they aren't working with in-person classes. As time allows, school librarians may be available to create ...
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Re-opening Webinar Series: Watch Athletics & Performing Arts webinar
The Baldwinsville Central School District held its sixth and final webinar in the Re-opening Webinar Series on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
The video from the webinar is below.
Moderator / Panelists:
Joseph DeBarbieri, Deputy Superintendent (moderator)
Chris Campolieta, Director of Athletics, PE & Health
Tony Cardamone, Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction ...
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Read Q&A, watch video from each webinar in our Reopening Webinar Series
The Baldwinsville Central School District held a reopening webinar series over three weeks to include families and community members in the decision-making process for returning to school in the fall. Six webinars were held. Videos of each webinar are listed below. We also answered the questions that were submitted during each webinar.
Click on the links below to watch the video or read the Q&A ...
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Breakfast with the Superintendent: "Casey in the Bath"
Superintendent McDonald reads “Casey in the Bath" by Cynthia DeFelice for this week’s edition of Breakfast with the Superintendent.
"Breakfast with the Superintendent" is a video series for Baldwinsville's elementary school students.
Hey kids, grab your breakfast, get comfortable and tune in!!!
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Re-opening Webinar Series: Watch Transportation & Food Service webinar
The Baldwinsville Central School District held its fifth webinar in the Re-opening Webinar Series on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
The video from the webinar is below. There is one webinar remaining. Registration is required. Click here to learn more and register.
Moderator / Panelists:
Joseph DeBarbieri, Deputy Superintendent (moderator)
Dana Nelson, School Transportation ...
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