Have you heard ‘Down, Down, Down,’ by J-D alumnus and Emmy Award winner Hughie Stone Fish? The song was released Friday, June 16. It features members of J-D Middle School 6-8 grade choruses led by music teachers Robin Carruthers and Justin Bird. Hughie recorded at the school last fall with his brother and fellow producer …
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On June 1, some Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recognized for their outstanding efforts during the Junior Awards Program: ALFRED UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR AWARD – George Theobald Alfred University presents this award to a student with a strong academic record, including a rigorous curriculum and a high level of performance. The recipient demonstrates leadership, service and …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s Athletic Department is closely monitoring air quality updates and the impact it could have on our sports teams. This is a fluid situation, and information and data is being evaluated hourly. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released the following statement on physical activity, air quality and …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 J-D Code of Conduct before its adopted for the next school year. The hearing will be held during the J-D Board of Education meeting on June 12 at 7 p.m. in the district office or via Zoom. The meeting is open …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District invited community members to celebrate the completion of its 2019 capital project with a ribbon cutting and open house at J-D Middle School. A group of students, families, staff, administration, and local representatives filled the renovated library on Tuesday, June 6. Superintendent Peter Smith, Board of Education President Lori DeForest, …
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A group of Jamesville-DeWitt staff members recently took part in New York University Metro Center’s 2023 Prioritizing Equity Conference. It was held on Friday, June 2. This year’s theme was decolonizing education, wellness and sustainability in leading equity efforts. The conference also looked at equity-based practices that districts and schools have developed and sustained. J-D …
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A Jamesville-DeWitt alum has been named a Cornell University Merrill Presidential Scholar. The honor celebrates the school’s top 43 graduates. Besides outstanding scholastic achievement, Merrill Scholars are also recognized for their strong leadership and desire to positively impact the world beyond Cornell. Each scholar is asked to recognize a high school and Cornell mentor who …
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