North Syracuse Education Foundation
Please consider making a donation!
NSEF is launching a 5-year campaign to secure the future of the North Syracuse Education Foundation to a value of a half million dollars or more, and we believe that your philanthropic spirit and dedication to education align perfectly with our goals. Read more here.
The North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) serves a simple, but comprehensive purpose—To ensure that students in the North Syracuse Central School District have the benefit of a quality education, to maintain and enhance the level of excellence in North Syracuse schools, and to respond to the realities of diminishing local and federal funding.
The North Syracuse Education Foundation secures resources to support quality education through innovative programs, creative opportunities, and imaginative approaches. These programs enrich the curriculum, inspire students and staff, and expand the community’s involvement in public education.
January 2024 – Thank you for donating!!!
January 2024 – Grants are due to the Foundation by February 1, 2024. Completed grant narratives should be emailed to grants@nsefweb.org. For more information regarding the grant process, please click here.
December 2023 – Thank you for donating at the Bronze Level!
November 2023 – NSEF is launching a 5-year campaign to secure the future of the North Syracuse Education Foundation to a value of a half million dollars or more. Your generous contribution will not only impact the lives of current students but will also leave a legacy that will benefit generations to come and will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education for students in North Syracuse, Cicero, and parts of Clay, Salina, Mattydale, Brewerton and Bridgeport.
Your support is instrumental in achieving our ambitious goal, and we are confident that together, we can make a significant, positive impact on the educational landscape of NSCSD. We are immensely grateful for your consideration and commitment to investing in the future of our students and community. As an all-volunteer run organization, we need your support. We look forward to the possibility of working together to build a brighter future for our students.
Click here for more information on the campaign.
November 2023 –
October 2023 – Paladino’s Pizza Certificates are now available! (They make awesome stocking stuffers!) Certificates are available: 2 for $30 & 3 for $40. Click Here to purchase online! You may also mail a check to NSEF, PO Box 5225, Syracuse, NY 13220-5225.
August 2023 – We are always looking for people interested in helping us achieve our mission of being able to sponsor activities and projects intended to enhance the education and cultural enrichment of the student community within the North Syracuse Central District. If you would like to lend a hand or would like more information, please contact us at volunteer@nsefweb.org.
July 2023 – NSEF Board meetings for the 2023-2024 school year have been scheduled. Please see the Calendar for dates. Our first meeting for the school year will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, September 18th at the NSEA office in North Syracuse.
May 2023 – NSEF is excited to announce our 2023 Education Grant Winners!
The North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) recently awarded their 2023 grants to 17 North Syracuse School District educators. NSEF resources support quality education through creative opportunities and innovative approaches. The mission of NSEF is to enhance the education and cultural enrichment of the NSCSD students that are not funded by the regular school budget.
Since 2003 NSEF has provided $220,000 in grant money for student programming through generous contributions from the community. This year NSEF presented 12 grants totaling more than $14,000 to the following:
Cicero-North Syracuse High School- Sara Bambino- Social Emotional Learning at the Secondary Level; Jennifer Fisher for Mobile Maker Space to Cultivate Growth Mindsets; Jessica Keane and Mary Murdoch for Interpretive Listening in Action; Kristen Dietrich for Critical Thinking Through Murder Mysteries; Karen Seamans for Untethered ( marching band sound system); Melissa Palmisano for Outfitting Our Classrooms for Libraries; and Danielle Rausa for Purple Haze ( stage lighting machine)
Smith Road Elementary School: Lindsay Marzullo and Danielle Preville for Flexible Gaming Playground
Lakeshore Road Elementary School: Maureen Alvaro for Sing Me a Story
Gillette Road Middle School: Warner Namo for P2 and Paint Me a Mile
Roxboro Road Middle School: Kathy Krichbaum and Ryan Condon for Revamp the Classroom Library
All Schools: Danielle Barrett, Shannon Knapp and Chris Manke for Unplug With Digital Wellness Picture Books.
March 2023 – Thank you for submitting your grant applications. The application period is now closed.
February 2023 – So excited to unveil the new book vending machine at Karl W Saile Bear Rd. Elementary on February 13, 2023.
Thanks to Debbie Gavin and team for your hard work in bringing Peggy Parker’s grant to life. NSEF is proud to support this program. Students will receive a token for a free book based on improved grades, showing a good character trait, improved attendance, or for other positive behaviors.
Anyone in the community wishing to donate books or money to purchase additional books (scan the QR code below and select the option for “Vending Book Machine at KWS Bear Road Elementary” or mail a check to NSEF, PO Box 5225, Syracuse, NY 13220-5225) can make their donation through NSEF. We will provide you with a letter for your taxes as we are a 501(c)3. With the help of the community, we hope to be able to keep the book machine stocked for years to come.
If you have questions about donating to this program, please email info@nsefweb.org.
February 2023 – We have exceeded our goal of $20,000! A huge THANK YOU to all of those that donated to the NSEF! A special THANK YOU to:
February 2023 – Thank you for submitting your grant applications. The application period is now closed. You should have received confirmation that we received your application. If not, please email info@nsefweb.org. You will hear back in April as to whether or not your grant is chosen for funding. We appreciate everyone’s hard work in creating the submissions. We had 18 grant applications this year!