St. Lawrence Central High School

Portrait of a Graduate: Community Overview and Invitation

The New York State Education Department has introduced a new vision called the Portrait of a Graduate, which defines the skills, knowledge, and characteristics students should develop by the time they graduate high school. This statewide initiative serves as a guiding framework to ensure students are prepared not only academically, but also as critical thinkers, effective communicators, creative problem solvers, and responsible global citizens.

In the Commissioner’s recent video, she emphasizes that the Portrait of a Graduate is a blueprint for preparing students for success in college, careers, and life. It reflects a shift toward developing the whole child and ensuring graduates are future-ready in an ever-changing world.

As part of this important work, we will be developing our own local Portrait of an “SLC Graduate: Live Like a Larrie” to reflect the values, priorities, and goals of our school community. We invite parents, staff, students, and community members to partner with us in this process. Your voice will help define the skills and qualities we believe every graduate of our school should possess. We are seeking any community member with an interest in helping to have these important discussions about what education looks like at St. Lawrence Central Schools from Pre-Kindergarten through graduation.

Together, we can ensure our graduates are fully prepared for success and empowered to make meaningful contributions to their future and our community. For more information from NYSED, please see this link. Please utilize this link to see our February BOE update to understand what has been shared at school to date.

If you would like to be involved in the planning process, we invite you to fill out this short Google Form. If you have any questions regarding participating in this process, please reach out to Mrs. Zender, HS Principal, for questions or more information. Mrs. Zender may be reached via telephone at (315)389-5131 or via email at kzender@bfcsd.org.

Announcements
3/30 - 3/31 - Don't feel like cooking? Do you love tacos? Please support the SLC Spanish Club's trip to the Dominican Republic and have a delicious takeout dinner tomorrow at our annual taco night fundraiser. We will be at LBSH housing from 5-7 PM. ¡Gracias!
3/30 - Football meeting for all levels today at 2:30 in the auditorium.
3/30 - 3/31 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 124 with Mrs. McGrath.
3/30 - 3/31 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 223 with Ms. LaVoie.

Announcements
3/27 - Varsity lacrosse practice will be from 4-6pm today.
3/27 - 3/30 - Football meeting for all levels on Monday, March 30th, at 2:30 in the auditorium.

Announcements
3/26 - Seven through 12th grade book club will meet tonight during activity period in the library.
3/26 - 3/30 - Football meeting for all levels on Monday, March 30th, at 2:30 in the auditorium.
3/26 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 205 with Mr. Coleman.
3/26 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 147 with Mrs. Grant.

Announcements
3/25 - Swing Choir will meet today during activity period in the chorus room with Mrs. Fountaine.
3/25 - Attention IMPETUS students: There will be a meeting in Mrs. Bissonette's room today at 2:30. Our Clarkson grad student will be here to work with us and we will be doing problem of the week, roller coaster day prep, and handing out the paperwork for the home energy audits for the IMPETUS serves program. Also a reminder to get your roller coaster build day permission slips handed in and be collecting theme decorations for the build!
3/25 - 3/26 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 205 with Mr. Coleman.
3/25 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 215 with Ms. Nezezon.

Announcements
3/24 - 3/25 - Attention IMPETUS students: There will be a meeting in Mrs. Bissonette's room tomorrow at 2:30. Our Clarkson grad student will be here to work with us and we will be doing problem of the week, roller coaster day prep, and handing out the paperwork for the home energy audits for the IMPETUS serves program. Also a reminder to get your roller coaster build day permission slips handed in and be collecting theme decorations for the build!
3/24 - 3/26 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 205 with Mr. Coleman.
3/24 - 3/25 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 215 with Ms. Nezezon.

Announcements
3/23 - Bus 3 is still replacing Bus 10.
3/23 - Interested in Plants? Animals? Agriculture? Just curious what it's all about? The newly reformed Brasher Falls FFA chapter will have an interest meeting today in Mr. Jaeger's classroom, room 217 during activity period. All students grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. Come see what we're all about, and how the Blue can help support You.
3/23 - Attention sophomores: There will be a class meeting today in Mr. Jeror's room to discuss upcoming fundraisers. All are welcome to attend.
3/23 - 3/25 - Attention IMPETUS students: There will be a meeting in Mrs. Bissonette's room on Wednesday at 2:30. Our Clarkson grad student will be here to work with us and we will be doing problem of the week, roller coaster day prep, and handing out the paperwork for the home energy audits for the IMPETUS serves program. Also a reminder to get your roller coaster build day permission slips handed in and be collecting theme decorations for the build!
3/23 - 3/26 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 205 with Mr. Coleman.
3/23 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 219 with Mrs. Bissonette.

Announcements
3/18 - Maple Day will now be held on Tuesday March 24th

3/18 - 3/23 - Interested in Plants? Animals? Agriculture? Just curious what it's all about? The newly reformed Brasher Falls FFA chapter will have an interest meeting on Monday, March 23rd in Mr. Jaeger's classroom, room 217 during activity period. All students grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. Come see what we're all about, and how the Blue can help support You.
3/18 - 3/23 - Attention sophomores: There will be a class meeting on Monday in Mr. Jeror's room to discuss upcoming fundraisers. All are welcome to attend.
3/18 - Little Larries Lacrosse Sign Ups and Registration for Grades PreK-6 will be held tonight from 6:00-7:30pm in the SLC High School Gym Lobby.
3/18 - 3/20 - Attention Juniors, please check your email and fill out the prom committee google form!
3/18 - 3/19 - Attention Middle School Student Council. We will have a meeting tomorrow during activity period to discuss our fundraisers, penny wars, and plan for the end of the year trip.
3/18 - 3/19 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 205 with Mr. Coleman.
3/18 - 3/19 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 217 with Mr. Jaeger.

Announcements
3/17 - Spring athletic meeting is today at 2:30 in the auditorium. All athletes must attend.
3/17 - 3/23 - Attention sophomores: There will be a class meeting on Monday, March 23rd in Mr. Jeror's room to discuss upcoming fundraisers. All are welcome to attend.
3/17 - 3/18 - Little Larries Lacrosse Sign Ups and Registration for Grades PreK-6 will be held tomorrow night from 6:00-7:30pm in the SLC High School Gym Lobby.
3/17 - 3/20 - Attention Juniors, please check your email and fill out the prom committee google form!
3/17 - 3/19 - Attention Middle School Student Council. We will have a meeting on Thursday during activity period to discuss our fundraisers, penny wars, and plan for the end of the year trip.
3/17 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 124 with Mrs. McGrath.
3/17 - 3/19 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 217 with Mr. Jaeger.

Announcements
3/16 - 3/18 - Little Larries Lacrosse Sign Ups and Registration for Grades PreK-6 will be held on Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm in the SLC High School Gym Lobby.
3/16 - 3/20 - Attention Juniors, please check your email and fill out the prom committee google form!
3/16 - 3/19 - Attention Middle School Student Council. We will have a meeting on Thursday, March 19th during activity period to discuss our fundraisers, penny wars, and plan for the end of the year trip.
3/16 - 3/17 - Spring athletic meeting will be held tomorrow at 2:30 in the auditorium. All athletes must attend.
3/16 - 3/17 - Blood drive is Wednesday. Sign up to donate in lunches or respond to the email from Ms. Dean.
3/16 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 205 with Mr. Coleman.
3/16 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 219 with Mrs. Bissonette.

Announcements
3/11 - Bus 4 is replacing Bus 18 for overload today.
3/11 - 3/12 (am) - The Class of 2028 would like to congratulate Ms. Winters' 1st period class for an average of 86% participation in this week's spirit days. We would also like to congratulate Mr. Cruikshank's 1st period class for coming in 2nd place with a participation rate of 77%. Both classes will be awarded a "pot of gold" for their outstanding demonstration of school spirit. Congratulations! Thank you to all who participated. Just a reminder that Thursday is Class Color Day. Freshmen wear green, sophomores wear blue, juniors wear red, and seniors wear white.
3/11 - 3/18 - Little Larries Lacrosse Sign Ups and Registration for Grades PreK-6 will be held on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:00-7:30pm in the SLC High School Gym Lobby.
3/11 - 3/17 - Spring athletic meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, at 2:30 in the auditorium. All athletes must attend.
3/11 - Modified softball players have a parent meeting tonight at 6 pm in the cafeteria.
3/11 - 3/17 - Blood drive is March 18th. Sign up to donate in lunches or respond to the email from Ms. Dean.
3/11 - IMPETUS students: The Pi Day trip to Clarkson is today! Please be in the HS lobby at 2:30 for attendance before we get on the bus!
3/11 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 527 with Mr. Charlebois.
3/11 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 222 with Mr. Jeror.

Announcements
3/10 - 3/17 - Spring athletic meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, at 2:30 in the auditorium. All athletes must attend.
3/10 - 3/11 - Modified softball players have a parent meeting tomorrow night at 6 pm in the cafeteria.
3/10 - 3/11 - Let's kick off spring with Spirit Week and a competition between homerooms. The homeroom with the highest percentage of participation wins a pot of "gold" on Thursday. Wednesday is Student-Teacher Swap Day. Students dress like staff members and staff dress like students. Thursday is Class Color Day. Freshmen wear green, sophomores wear blue, juniors wear red, and seniors wear white.
3/10 - Attention Class of 2029. Our Mrs. Field's Cookie Dough Fundraiser starts this week. Please see your email for information from Mrs. Darling. We are also looking into getting shirts, please respond to the Google Form sent by Mrs. Dean on March 4th for that.
3/10 - 3/17 - Blood drive is March 18th. Sign up to donate in lunches or respond to the email from Ms. Dean.
3/10 - IMPETUS students: There will be a meeting for those interested in participating in the IMPETUS Serves program to earn cash money today in Ms. Nezezon's room at 2:30.
3/10 - IMPETUS students: Our trip to Clarkson for Pi Day is this Wednesday the 11th. Bus leaves at 2:30 and we will return at 5:30. You need to let Ms. Nezezon know if you are going.
3/10 - 3/11 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 527 with Mr. Charlebois.
3/10 - 3/11 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 222 with Mr. Jeror.

Announcements
3/9 - 3/11 - Let's kick off spring with Spirit Week and a competition between homerooms. The homeroom with the highest percentage of participation wins a pot of "gold" on Thursday. Tuesday is USA Day. Wear red, white, and blue. Wednesday is Student-Teacher Swap Day. Students dress like staff members and staff dress like students. Thursday is Class Color Day. Freshmen wear green, sophomores wear blue, juniors wear red, and seniors wear white.
3/9 - 3/10 - Attention Class of 2029. Our Mrs. Field's Cookie Dough Fundraiser starts this week. Please see your email for information from Mrs. Darling. We are also looking into getting shirts, please respond to the Google Form sent by Mrs. Dean on March 4th for that.
3/9 - 3/17 - Blood drive is March 18th. Sign up to donate in lunches or respond to the email from Ms. Dean.
3/9 - IMPETUS students: There will be a meeting for those interested in participating in the IMPETUS Serves program to earn cash money on Tuesday, March 10th in Ms. Nezezon's room at 2:30. See your email for more details.
3/9 - 3/10 - IMPETUS students: Our trip to Clarkson for Pi Day is this Wednesday the 11th. Bus leaves at 2:30 and we will return at 5:30. You need to let Ms. Nezezon know if you are going.
3/9 - 3/11 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 527 with Mr. Charlebois.
3/9 - 3/11 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 222 with Mr. Jeror.

Announcements
3/6 - Congratulations to Teagan Sprague, Greyson Gardner, and Brielle Vanier for winning our Read Across America giveaway!
3/6 - 3/11 - Let's kick off spring with Spirit Week and a competition between homerooms. The homeroom with the highest percentage of participation wins a pot of "gold" on Thursday. Monday is Pajama Day. Dress down or wear your favorite pajamas. Tuesday is USA Day. Wear red, white, and blue. Wednesday is Student-Teacher Swap Day. Students dress like staff members and staff dress like students. Thursday is Class Color Day. Freshmen wear green, sophomores wear blue, juniors wear red, and seniors wear white.
3/6 - 3/10 - Attention Class of 2029. Our Mrs. Field's Cookie Dough Fundraiser starts next week. Please see your email for information from Mrs. Darling. We are also looking into getting shirts, please respond to the Google Form sent by Mrs. Dean on March 4th for that.
3/6 - 3/17 - Blood drive is March 18th. Sign up to donate in lunches or respond to the email from Ms. Dean.
3/6 - 3/9 - IMPETUS students: There will be a meeting for those interested in participating in the IMPETUS Serves program to earn cash money on Tuesday, March 10th in Ms. Nezezon's room at 2:30. See your email for more details.
3/6 - IMPETUS students! There is a trip to Clarkson next week on Wednesday the 11th. It is their annual Pi Day celebration and will be a lot of fun. Please check your email for more details. Bus will be leaving at 2:30. We need to know numbers going, so please let Ms. Nezezon know if you are going!
3/6 - Attention students age 14 and up: Summer Youth Employment Applications are now available in the high school guidance office. They must be returned by March 27th.
3/6 - Sophomores and juniors, check your email for an exciting education opportunity and be sure to connect with your counselor for more information.
3/6 - SPRING SWING is tomorrow night in the middle school gym! Please join us from 7 PM to 9 PM as we finally make this dance happen!

Announcements
3/5 - Varsity Lacrosse equipment hand out at 3 pm today.
3/5 - 3/17 - Blood drive is March 18th. Sign up to donate in lunches or respond to the email from Ms. Dean.
3/5 - 3/9 - IMPETUS students: There will be a meeting for those interested in participating in the IMPETUS Serves program to earn cash money on Tuesday, March 10th in Ms. Nezezon's room at 2:30. See your email for more details.
3/5 - 3/6 - IMPETUS students! There is a trip to Clarkson next week on Wednesday the 11th. It is their annual Pi Day celebration and will be a lot of fun. Please check your email for more details. Bus will be leaving at 2:30. We need to know numbers going, so please let Ms. Nezezon know if you are going!
3/5 - Senior vs. Parents and Faculty basketball game is tonight at 6:30pm in the Highschool Gym. $3 spectator admission, come and enjoy watching the game and support your seniors!
3/5 - 3/6 - Attention students age 14 and up: Summer Youth Employment Applications are now available in the high school guidance office. They must be returned by March 27th.
3/5 - 3/6 - Sophomores and juniors, check your email for an exciting education opportunity and be sure to connect with your counselor for more information.
3/5 - 3/6 - Students, we have a seasonal update. Winter Ball has officially decided it’s not a winter event anymore. After two reschedules, we’re embracing the season we’re clearly meant to be in. So say goodbye to Winter Ball and say hello to SPRING SWING! Same dance. New vibe. Hopefully no arctic temperatures. Join us Saturday from 7 PM to 9 PM as we finally make this dance happen!
3/5 - Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in room 527 with Mr. Charlebois.
3/5 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 107 with Ms. Halley.

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Announcements
3/4 - Congratulations & good luck wishes go out to Brian Eggleston and Abby Eggleston as they head to States in Staten Island for track.
3/4 - 3/17 - Blood drive is March 18th. Sign up to donate in lunches or respond to the email from Ms. Dean.
3/4 - Attention Class of 2029: We will have a meeting in Ms. Dean's room during activity period today to discuss upcoming fundraisers.
3/4 - 3/6 - IMPETUS students! There is a trip to Clarkson next week on Wednesday the 11th. It is their annual Pi Day celebration and will be a lot of fun. Please check your email for more details. Bus will be leaving at 2:30. We need to know numbers going, so please let Ms. Nezezon know if you are going!
3/4 - 3/5 - Senior vs. Parents and Faculty basketball game is tomorrow night at 6:30pm in the Highschool Gym. $3 spectator admission, come and enjoy watching the game and support your seniors!
3/4 - There will be a Varsity Baseball meeting today at 2:40 in the high school gym.
3/4 - 3/6 - Attention students age 14 and up: Summer Youth Employment Applications are now available in the high school guidance office. They must be returned by March 27th.
3/4 - 3/6 - Sophomores and juniors, check your email for an exciting education opportunity and be sure to connect with your counselor for more information.
3/4 - 3/6 - Students, we have a seasonal update. Winter Ball has officially decided it’s not a winter event anymore. After two reschedules, we’re embracing the season we’re clearly meant to be in. So say goodbye to Winter Ball and say hello to SPRING SWING! Same dance. New vibe. Hopefully no arctic temperatures. Join us Saturday from 7 PM to 9 PM as we finally make this dance happen!
3/4 - 3/5 - No activity period for middle school students today. Administrative detention for middle school students will be held in Mr. Charlebois room 527.
3/4 - 3/5 - Administrative detention for high school students will be held in room 107 with Ms. Halley.