“Mending Melodies is not just about music; it’s about using our passion for music to foster connections and make a positive impact on the lives of others,” said Flora Mei, Mending Melodies Co-President. Mending Melodies got its start as a Senior Capstone project. Students taking the yearlong course are tasked with creating a community-oriented research …
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We’re proud to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors Aaron Sikora and Frank Wang are among 15,000 Finalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented students have an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered this spring. According to the …
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We’re thrilled to share that more than 80 Jamesville-DeWitt students were recognized in the 2024 Central New York Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. It’s the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for teens in grades 7-12. The Central New York Region includes 13 counties and nearly 400 eligible schools. According to the Scholastic Art …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Athletic’s Office is signing high school students up for the Spring sports season which starts March 11, 2024. You can register by visiting the Family ID-Athletic Home Page. Sports offerings (Varsity and JV): Softball Baseball Boys and Girls Track Girls Golf Boys and Girls Lacrosse Boys Tennis
We’re excited to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Leah Nemi has been named a recipient of the Joseph Adams Senior Scholarship, a prestigious honor awarded by the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. Leah is among a select group of students from across the country chosen for this scholarship. To be considered, she submitted a personal essay …
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We’re excited to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Rashelle Torres-Mendoza and junior Stefanie Cervantes have been selected to attend the Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Syracuse Delegation’s annual trip to Albany. All delegates were involved in the selection process. The chosen student delegates will visit the Assembly Floor of the New York State …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has been announced. 5 individuals and 2 teams will be inducted on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. in the Hall of Fame lobby at J-D High School. Congratulations to the following: Mary Cooper-Hartzog 1990 Section 3 League MVP, All Section 3 MVP Softball .917 win/loss …
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We’re excited to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School received more Ceramics & Glass awards than any other school in the Central New York Region for the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Our students earned the most Gold Key Awards (4), the most Silver Key Awards (5), and the most Honorable Mentions (7). The Scholastic …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education voted to fill a vacant position during its regular meeting on Monday, January 29. Dana Corcoran will replace Lisa McKenney, who resigned in December due to a work-related conflict of interest. This isn’t Corcoran’s first time serving the district. She was elected to the board in May …
On May 21, Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters will choose three district residents to serve on the J-D Board of Education. Board members each serve a three-year term. Residents must collect 25 signatures from qualified school district voters to be placed on the ballot. Petitions will be available for pickup on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 …
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