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Month: March 2025

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J-DHS students participate in PRHYLI conference in Albany

We’re proud to share that some Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently participated in the Annual Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute Albany Weekend Conference. J-DHS students Stephanie Alfonso, Stefanie Cervantes, Gabriela Garcia-Thomas, Rebeca Mendez Siquier, and Sara Skewes were chosen to represent the Syracuse Delegation for demonstrating exceptional leadership, public speaking, …

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District launches ThoughtExchange to gather input for Moses DeWitt Principal search

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has begun the search for a new Moses DeWitt Elementary School Principal. Current Principal Mary Sylvester will retire from the district in August.  The district is using ThoughtExchange to gather input from families and staff. The goal is to collect meaningful feedback about the qualities and skills wanted in the …

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6 J-DHS students named Young Playwrights Festival semifinalists

6 Jamesville-DeWitt High School students have been named semifinalists in Syracuse Stage’s Young Playwrights Festival. A panel of theatre and literary professionals evaluated all original ten-minute play and performance entries. All semifinalists are invited to attend a writing workshop with Syracuse Stage where their plays will be read and critiqued. Finalists will see their plays …

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J-DHS Drama Club to present 2025 Short Play Festival

The J-D High School Drama Club will present the 2025 Short Play Festival in the high school auditorium on Friday, March 14. The event is free to attend! Doors will open around 6:45 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. The J-DHS Drama Club will perform staged readings of short plays written by fellow …

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J-DHS senior helps expand Tecumseh Learning Pad’s 12th annual Lemonade Stand

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s special education classroom, the Tecumseh Learning Pad, is expanding its 12th annual Lemonade Stand in April to include all school buildings, the Transportation Department, and the District Office.  Senior Olivia Clark is spearheading the expansion as part of her Senior Capstone project in conjunction with the 12:1 (3:1) special education …

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Non-public Transportation Requests, April 1 deadline

As required by New York State law, transportation to and/or from charter, private or parochial schools for the upcoming school year must be made by April 1 each year or within 30 days of moving within the district. Students requiring transportation must also be registered with the district. If your student will attend a non-public …

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Board petitions are available

Have you considered running for the Board of Education? Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters will choose three district residents to serve on the board on May 20. Board members each serve a three-year term.  To qualify, an individual must be: A district resident for at least one year, A U.S. citizen,  Cannot be a current …

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District outlines hiring plan for Moses DeWitt Elementary Principal position

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has begun the search for a new Moses DeWitt Elementary School Principal. The Board of Education approved current Principal Mary Sylvester’s request for retirement at its Monday, Feb. 10 meeting. She will continue to serve the school until mid August. “For the past thirteen years Mary Sylvester has tirelessly worked …

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District shares 2025 Winter Newsletter

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District experienced a mailing issue with its 2025 Winter Newsletter. We apologize to anyone who did not receive a copy. You can view a digital version by clicking here. Extra copies will be made available at the District Office and in the main office of all school buildings.

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J-D student named a 2025 National Merit Scholarship Finalist

We’re proud to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Peter Drew is among 15,000 Finalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Peter’s mother, J-DHS math teacher Anna Cabral Drew, helped present him with the award letter on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Peter has an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships …

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