Little notes Porter’s history dates back to the 1860s, telling Nolan it was the first school in the district to offer Kindergarten. Prior to this year, Nolan served as principal at Porter Elementary. As the pair walk the long hallway to the door leading to the basement, Nolan mentions a room at his former school filled with artifacts. Recently, Nottingham Principal Andrew Nolan and Little poked around in Nottingham’s basement. Principals from other schools, too, have been asked to see what possible treasures they can find, ones that may have been locked away for decades in their school’s basement. But if you see any period movie from the ’50s, ’60s into the ’70s, I think it's abundantly clear what it is.” “I would say you don't see these that often anymore. “This is a bygone image,” he said about the cheerleader megaphone. WAER News Don Little shows the inscription written inside the 1963 vintage cheerleader megaphone, singed by Jennifer Fairchild. In its drawer too are old yearbooks - from various decades and in various colors - as well as a framed photo of William Nottingham, the school’s namesake and formerly a prominent Syracuse attorney, serving on the Syracuse University Board of Trustees and on the New York State Board of Regents.Īnd for fun, Little decided, too, to showcase a vintage, bright orange and blue megaphone, signed by Jennifer Fairchild, Class of ’63. “We went with this the dedication playbill,” said Little as he pulls the 1953 program for the dedication of William Nottingham High School out of a file cabinet tucked away in the back of his classroom. Little looks forward to honoring the district’s 175 th year, and for the chance to share what he calls “nifty little bits of history.” He knows, too, exactly what artifacts he’ll be showcasing. “So kids could go to school at that point. Right? So, you know that they have months before the harvest,” Little said. “It probably was a good time because planting would have been done. It sounds like an odd choice to start the school year, especially when compared to today’s calendar. If you’re wondering though, why May 8? Little agrees. Schools of Syracuse In "A History of the Schools of Syracuse," author Edward Smith notes on page 46 the date of the district's founding as May 8, 1848. In his 347-page book, “A History of the Schools of Syracuse from Its Early Settlement to January 1, 1893,” the date appears on page 46, where you can read Smith was among the first appointed teachers, earning a salary of $35. The date is noted in a 45-year account of the city school system written by Edward Smith, known as the city’s most prominent educator. But places like Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo were progressive.” And the last 17 years of slavery occur after the city school district opens. “Two and a half months after we open, the Seneca Falls Convention will happen, promoting women's rights. Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, Albany and New York City are huge winners in this economic transformation,” said Little about the region back in 1848. The Erie Canal was 23 years old, the women’s suffrage movement was just beginning and 3.2 million were enslaved. three weeks after Syracuse first opens for business. There were only 28 other states in the union - Wisconsin joins the U.S. To put 175 years into context, Little elaborates on what else happened at this time. Because a lot of what happens in the United States also happens in Syracuse.” “I think that there's good connectors there for kids. “I've become more and more fascinated with local history,” said Little from his classroom at Nottingham High School. He’s been with the district for 29 years and serves as the go-to for district facts. Longtime Social Studies teacher Don Little was the impetus to mark the occasion. We'll be doing different things throughout the year to celebrate the 175 th.” “We're going to have some different artifacts from different schools to highlight their history, to get the ball rolling,” Davis said. If you plan to join us, please let us know by emailing We hope to see you there! /mdNqMhOeg3- Syracuse City School April 25, 2023ĭavis says Monday’s celebration is just the start to what he sees as a year-long recognition of the district’s rich history. On Monday, 5/8 – the District’s official day of inception – join us to celebrate! □ See below for details. Did you know that this year is the 175th anniversary of the SCSD?
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