Proposed Budget Adjustment for 2025-26:
May 13, 2025
Cazenovia Central School District: Proposed Budget Adjustment for 2025-26
2025-26 Public Hearing within the High School Auditorium.
The Cazenovia Central School District is pleased to announce an adjustment to the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Due to an increase in state aid in the adopted New York State budget, the district has been able to reduce the proposed tax levy increase from 7.55% to 6.77%.
"The updated state aid allows us to present a budget that is both fiscally responsible and directly aligned with our community's values. We remain committed to providing an exceptional education for all our students," said Superintendent Chris DiFulvio. "Our proposed budget also directly supports ...
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Shakespeare Nationals:
April 22, 2025
Cazenovia High School is thrilled to announce that junior Sebastian Gebers will advance to the National Shakespeare Competition in New York City on Monday, April 28. Sebastian is the first student from the district in 15 years to reach this prestigious national stage.
After winning the Cazenovia High School Competition and advancing to the Syracuse Branch Regionals for the third consecutive year, Sebastian topped eight other performers from Central New York. At the nationals, Sebastian will take the stage at Juilliard and perform a soliloquy from Hamlet as well as Sonnet 96, which are the same pieces that he won at local and regional competitions. On April 28, he will compete against 41 national qualifiers nationwide. Seven to ten finalists ...
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Cazenovia High School French Honor Society Celebrates 52 Inductees:
March 17, 2025
On March 11th, Cazenovia High School witnessed a celebration of academic achievement and cultural appreciation as 52 students were inducted into the prestigious French Honor Society (Société Honoraire de Français/SHF). The event, held at the high school, brought together students, their families, teacher advisors, and district administrators to honor the dedication and linguistic prowess of these exceptional students.
The evening commenced with senior students Cassia Race and Olivia Ruddy providing an overview of the SHF's history and bylaws, followed by Susie Pittman announcing the names of the new inductees as they received their certificates of membership. The ceremony ...
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Legally Blonde Musical:
Feb. 10, 2025
Come support our rising stars and prepare to "snap your fingers, bend, and snap!" The students of Cazenovia High School have poured their hearts and souls into "Legally Blonde—The Musical," which features dazzling performances, intricate choreography, a dedicated pit orchestra, and so much more!
Show Dates & Times:
Thursday, March 6 at 4 p.m. (Senior Citizen Performance - FREE tickets, reservations required. Balcony CLOSED for this performance.)
Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now ! Tickets available at https://cur8.com/21828/project/129104.
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Merger Study Grant Process: Cazenovia and Morrisville-Eaton Seek Funding:
Jan. 10, 2025
The Cazenovia and Morrisville-Eaton central school districts are working diligently with the OCM BOCES Grant Writing Service to secure a crucial New York State Department of State grant to support an in-depth study exploring the potential benefits of a merger between the two districts.
“We want to deliver an educational experience that will provide the best future for our students,” Cazenovia Superintendent Chris DiFulvio said. “Conducting a merger study is one way we can explore options without committing to a change. Securing funding for the study is the first step in this exploration process.”
The grant application is evaluated using a point system, where each criterion is assigned points to determine the overall ranking. ...
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Chevron Parking: Cazenovia CSD Prioritizes School Bus Safety:
Jan. 7, 2024
How can we make school bus transportation safer and more efficient? Cazenovia CSD is addressing this question by adopting a new parking technique called chevron parking.
The Cazenovia CSD Transportation Department is committed to ensuring the safety of students during school bus transportation. To this end, department members continually evaluate various aspects of bus operations, including loading and unloading procedures, driver behavior, and traffic safety.
Recently, the department implemented at Burton Street Elementary School chevron parking, a technique that involves parking buses at a 45-degree angle to maximize space and minimize traffic congestion. This method provides a safer and more efficient way to load and unload students, reducing ...
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Kurt Wheeler of Cazenovia CSD Named Northeast US Coach of the Year:
Jan. 3, 2025
Wheeler with his daughter Faith after winning the 2022 Section III championship.
Cazenovia Central School District’s former longtime girls outdoor track and field coach has been recognized by a national organization as the 2023-2024 New York State and National Section 1 Girls Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year. Section 1 includes eight states in the Northeastern region of the United States.
“Winning this award wasn’t about personal recognition; it’s always been about the teams and the athletes. I’m incredibly honored by the award, but I share it with all the dedicated athletes who have maintained their intensity and diligence on the track and in life,” said Kurt Wheeler, father of four daughters ...
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Cazenovia Central School District Celebrates Dual Recognition for Educational Excellence:
Dec. 3, 2024
Cazenovia Central School District proudly announces a double dose of good news. Two of its schools have been recognized for outstanding achievements by leading education authorities.
First, Cazenovia Middle School secured a coveted spot among the top 40% of middle schools in New York state, according to US News & World Report 2025 Best Middle Schools rankings. This recognition is based on a rigorous evaluation that focuses on two key areas: state assessment performance and socioeconomic demographics. The middle school displayed its academic excellence in math and reading compared with other middle school students across the state.
"We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work and dedication," shared ...
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Student Interns help Caz Community:
Caz Life student interns interview store owner Michelle O’Connor of Decor & More.
Nov. 27, 2024
With the addition of the work-based learning curriculum at Cazenovia High School, students are getting a real-life perspective of future career options. From shadowing medical professionals to marketing projects, high school students prepare to enter the work environment with fresh eyes while helping the community.
When the Greater Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce went fully remote in January 2024, it took the opportunity to rebrand and restructure. With the change, members adopted a modern marketing approach and pushed to offer more unique local events. They created a new website and launched with a new name, Caz Life. However, with its decision to ...
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High School Laker Day: A Day of Empowerment and Preparedness:
Nov. 18, 2024
The NYS Police EMT personnel instruct students on how to properly give CPR.
The halls of Cazenovia High School were recently buzzing with excitement as students in grades 8-12 dove into the 3rd annual Be a Laker Day.
The Nov. 5 half-day event, packed with workshops and stations, focused on reinforcing the building's norms and expectations: Be safe, be kind, be respectful, be prepared and be your best. The high school’s leadership team spearheaded the day’s activities, which began with all students revisiting the district’s mission and vision statements and building norms to foundationally understand the day’s activities.
“The Laker Day’s main goal is to provide targeted time for our ...
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Business Office receives excellent audit score:
Oct. 31, 2024
The Cazenovia Central School District received a clean audit on its annual external audit of taxpayer funds, one of many the district undertakes periodically to ensure it is being a good steward of taxpayer funds and district finances.
For this audit, an outside group, D’Arcangelo and Co., LLC, started the process in May by reviewing random samples of various facets of district financials including such things as accounts payable and payroll to verify whether the school complied with state and federal laws as well as school board policy.
“They ensure that we are checking proper authorizations and execution of financial activities,” said Assistant Superintendent and School Business Official Thomas Finnerty.
Another part of ...
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Traffic Safety at Burton Street Elementary School:
Oct. 29, 2024
Bus driver Winnie Macheda helps young students cross the new blue safety line and get onto the bus.
Burton Street Elementary School students follow the acronym LAKER throughout the year, discovering a character trait from each letter. Early this school year, faculty and staff jumped to the letter A, which stands for always safe.
"Safety is a top priority," said Burton Street Principal Cristina Knapp. "Even as leaders, we use this time to evaluate and improve safety protocols and procedures for the school."
Something new that visitors to the school will notice is that the school expanded its yellow safety line with a bright blue addition to increase students' distance from the curb to approximately one foot. ...
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Jersey Day demonstrates citizenship through community building:
Oct. 23, 2024
Jersey Day demonstrates citizenship through community building
Fall Jersey Day fosters community building while cultivating positivity around athletic extracurricular activities within Cazenovia Central School District (CCSD). This special event, on Friday, Oct. 18, is for the fourth-grade elementary class to connect with high school varsity athletes.
“Jersey Day helps motivate students to try new things and to build relationships,” said Burton Street Elementary Principal Cristina Knapp. “As far as athletics go, it provides important opportunities for learning teamwork, goal setting, respect, and hard work.”
Before Jersey Day, each fourth grader is paired with a varsity student-athlete who offers them ...
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Community-Wide Dialogue discusses cultural appreciation Oct. 22:
Oct. 18, 2024
A group of Cazenovia Central School District students are welcoming parents and guardians to join them in a series of discussions that will focus on topics such as appreciating differences and celebrating individuality.
The students are members of Cazenovia High School’s InterGroup Dialogue Club, which is hosting a series of Community Wide Dialogue sessions in which students and their family members talk about various topics that affect the student body and local community. Its September meeting focused on cell phone use within the school setting, and the next meeting, at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 in the high school library, will open dialogue around cultural appreciation.
Three more sessions are planned throughout the school year: ...
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Cazenovia community celebrates Phase 2 completion of athletic complex:
Ribbon cutting, photo by Madeline Caraher
Oct. 11, 2024
Blue and yellow filled the stands of Cazenovia Central School District’s athletic complex for Homecoming 2024, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the district’s athletic complex.
The first phase of the athletic complex finished the practice field, now referred to as the upper field, in fall 2023, and the lower stadium field and track completed this fall, was the last phase of the project.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Oct. 5 on the Buckley-Volo Field after the football game and before the girl’s varsity soccer game. It drew local community members, faculty, students, staff, coaches, and student-athletes from various ...
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Ribbon Cutting Planned Oct. 5 Cazenovia CSD Athletic Complex:
Sept. 30, 2024
We will celebrate the inauguration of the Cazenovia Central School District’s new athletic complex on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 3:45 p.m. Join us to cut the official ribbon and sincerely thank the leaders, partners, team players, and community members who supported and helped bring our new Cazenovia Athletic Complex to fruition.
All are welcome!
Cazenovia High School Stadium
Buckley-Volo Field
31 Emory Ave.
Cazenovia, NY 13035
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Recognizing Outstanding Individuals:
Sept. 25, 2024
During its September board meeting, the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education adopted a new policy to publicly recognize individuals who have shown outstanding career performance or contributions to the Cazenovia Central School District.
The policy establishes a legacy of recognition for educators, employees, or volunteers who have shown dedication to producing transformative work, improving education, or directly or indirectly inspiring students. Individuals eligible for recognition may include, but are not limited to, current or former high-quality educators, administrators, and staff members.
Some examples of outstanding career performance may include a person holding a significant record of service and leadership, community service related ...
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Board approves merger exploration feasibility study; funding needed to move forward:
Sept. 23, 2024
The Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education approved a resolution for a merger exploration feasibility study during its regular meeting on Sept. 16.
“The board taking this action does not mean we will merge. Nothing has been decided,” said Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio. “It simply means we are taking the next step towards getting more information on whether a merger would benefit our students and community members so they can then give us feedback on whether we should continue down this path.”
A feasibility study could cost up to $100,000 and be a shared cost between the two districts. Typically, districts looking to move forward with the process apply for grant funding, bullet aid, or other aid to ...
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Unexpected new neighbors make significant impact in Cazenovia:
Sept. 18, 2024
The New York State Police Academy moved into the former Cazenovia College campus about a year ago. The Cazenovia Central School District's new neighbors have already made a significant impact in its schools and community.
“I have been so impressed with their dedication to be present and make a positive impression in our schools. It hasn’t gone unnoticed, and I want to ensure the community is aware of the relationships we’re building with them at no additional cost to the district,” said Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio.
The feeling is mutual. Major Alberto David of the New York State Police Cazenovia Academy says Troopers have enjoyed working with the community to build trust, ensuring a stronger and safer environment for ...
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Don’t miss out on ParentSquare Communications!:
Sept. 10, 2024
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