Van Duyn Elementary - Syracuse

08/26/2026

Good morning Van Duyn Families! Our amazing School Counselor and Family Engagement Aide has called all our families this summer to invite you all to our Back to School BBQ! Hopefully you have heard from us. We are so excited to see all of our new Kindergarteners at our Kindergarten Orientation and all of our families at the Back to School BBQ!! Please see the flyers for details and call our main office if you have any questions (315-435-4660)!

08/03/2026

We love our Ms. Melfi!!

Van Duyn Elementary - Syracuse Intervention Teacher (and leader of the Student Intervention Team!) Andrea Melfi consistently goes above and beyond in service to her school community… it’s why Vice Principal Nicole Heath calls her a Star of the SCSD!

“Ms. Melfi works tirelessly to support both students and teachers, ensuring that every child receives the targeted support they need to succeed,” Ms. Heath shared. “Her dedication, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to student growth make her an invaluable asset to our Van Duyn Community. She is a Van Duyn CHAMP!”

07/02/2026

Summer meals will be starting as early as July 6th!

See below for details and to find a site near you. Meals are provided FREE to children aged 18 and younger - no ID required.

06/27/2026

New school hours for 2026-2027 school year

Families: Please note the updated school hours for the 2026-2027 school year 🏫

06/25/2026

🌟✨ Student & Staff Spotlight – Reflective IB Attribute (June) ✨🌟
We are proud to recognize our outstanding students and staff who were spotlighted this month for exemplifying the IB Learner Profile attribute: Reflective 💭📘
These students and staff have shown a wonderful ability to thoughtfully consider their learning, understand their strengths and areas for growth, and strive to improve every day. Their self-awareness and commitment to growth truly set them apart! 🌱
Keep up the amazing work—we are so proud of you! 👏💙

06/25/2026

🌟🎉 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony Celebration 🎉🌟
Today we proudly recognize our amazing Grade 1–4 students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements during the 4th quarter! 📚✨
Each one of you has shown perseverance, growth, and a commitment to doing your best—and it truly shows. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished this quarter! 💙
Keep shining, keep learning, and keep believing in yourselves. The future is bright because of you! 🌟👏

06/24/2026

Congrats 5th grade !! We love you!!! ❤️

06/18/2026

No school tomorrow! Happy Juneteenth

All SCSD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

We look forward to seeing students back in school on Monday, June 22nd for the last days of the 2025-26 school year!

06/17/2026

Today we proudly celebrated our amazing kindergarten students as they moved up to first grade! 🎓🥰 This special milestone marks a year full of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories. We are so proud of each and every student and can’t wait to see all they accomplish next! 🌟

06/16/2026

Congratulation to our 5th grade class on a job well done! We will miss you all but we know you’re going to do great things in 6th grade!!!