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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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Board approves 2025-26 school calendar

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District 2025-26 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Monday, March 3. The calendar sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled for the new school year, that …

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Superintendent Dr. Peter Smith March 3 Board of Education statement

I want to acknowledge the growing call for more transparency as families, staff, and community members voice concerns about safety and disciplinary matters within the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. In particular, I want to address concerns involving a student at Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School. I want to assure you that your voices have been heard, your …

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