Cuse Divas danced everything from Coming to America to Beyonce for the Syracuse City School District’s Community Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration (Nottingham High School)
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Week in Review
Sunday, January 31st, 2016Inspiration in Education
Saturday, January 30th, 2016
McKinley Brighton music teacher Luba Lesser (right) nominated her student Ariahanna Nickens for an Unsung Hero Award. They are pictured here at the District Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and awards program on Saturday.
Many are called, few are…
Saturday, January 30th, 2016
Chosen (mime dance performers) at the Syracuse City School District’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, September 24th, 2015
Coach (Ken) Carter
Ken Carter, the inspiration for the film Coach Carter,” visited the Syracuse City School District in 2010.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, May 7th, 2015
NBA Hall of Fame Player Dominique Wilkins visited Fowler High in 2009.
School Dance
Sunday, March 1st, 2015Political Action, Education & Social Change
Saturday, February 28th, 2015
The event began with a dance performance by the Young & Talented group.
Here are some photos from the Syracuse City School District’s 12th Annual African-American panel discussion, which was held at Edward Smith (K-8) School. The theme of this year’s event was “Political Action for Education and Social Change.”
During the ceremony,Darlene Dow from United States Post Office unveiled the commemorative stamp featuring architect Robert Robinson Taylor.
Syracuse Common Councilor Khalid Bey talked about his transition from college athletics to working in government.
Newly appointed School Board Commissioner Mark Muhammad, a professor at Onondaga Community College told students he has high expectations for all SCSD children and he wants to increase graduation (rates) by continued participation in education.
Evelyn Carter, Consumer Affairs Manager for Wegmans, talked about the “Let’s Move” Initiative and the importance of healthy food choices.
Ed Smith School 5th grader Jabari Diggs (center) turned on his news anchor voice while asking SU Professor Paula Johnson a question during the panel.
On the front row dancers anxiously awaited their turn to perform in the finale.
Empowerment Zone
Monday, March 24th, 2014
Actor and philanthropist Keisha Knight Pulliam spoke to a group of students from the Syracuse City School District during the Sisters Empowering Sisters Conference on Saturday.
The Image Initiative was founded by Founder & President, Sisters Empowering Sisters SU alum Nicole Watkins.
VP Style
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
Mr. Armstrong, Vice Principal at Ed Smith School, shows that educators can also be fashionable.
TGIF
Friday, February 7th, 2014
Nicole Blue danced at the Ed Smith School Black History Month Program this morning. The program also included a student-run question and answer session with SCSD Superintendent Sharon Contreras and Assemblyman Sam Roberts.
Crossfire: Assemblyman Sam Roberts remained cool while he was grilled by students about everything from lawmaking to martial arts.
Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras talked with the students about being inspired by her parents, her multi-ethnic heritage, and her continued commitment to child advocacy.