J-D High School students are being recognized for their artistic skills in the 2026 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards competition. The awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for teens in grades 7-12. Local award winners were also honored at a recent award ceremony at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District hosted a Community Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at J-D High School to offer an in-person opportunity to connect with members of the school community. Administrators and staff took turns outlining three focus areas that are seen and felt in all of our buildings. Portrait of a Graduate Superintendent Darcy …
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The J-D High School musical production team has canceled the first Footloose performance on Thursday, Feb. 5 due to a number of cast illnesses. They are working with Ticketleap to process refunds. “We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our audience and supporters, but we need to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has used four of the five emergency closure days built into the 2025-26 school calendar due to inclement weather. If the district uses the remaining emergency closure day it will need to use remote instruction days moving forward to meet the 180-day state-required school schedule. The following remote learning plan …
Sixth-graders Siobhan Yung, Olivia Zhang, and Pramiti Adhikari recently represented J-D Middle School at the Future City Middle School Regional Competition in Albany, earning multiple top awards for their project, Shanghai 2125. Future City is one of the most prestigious international STEM competitions for middle school students. Teams are challenged to imagine and design a …
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Dear Jamesville-DeWitt school community, In light of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in New York state, we want to share the important information below with you again. At J-D, our priority remains providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and families. We continue to follow guidance from the Governor of …
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The J-D Middle School Red RAM Robotics team recently competed in OCM BOCES’ FIRST LEGO League competition held at Roxboro Road Middle School. They were among 270 students representing 27 teams and 12 school districts. Students in grades 4-8 designed, built, and coded their own LEGO robots, then cheered them on as they tackled a …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District invites families, staff, and community members to attend a Community Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 6-7 p.m. at J-D High School. This forum is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversation about topics that matter to our school community. Participants will take part in …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education adopted the district’s updated 2025-26 District Safety Plan during its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 12. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. They follow Desha’s Law which was signed by Governor Hochul …
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J-D Middle School eighth graders are making their mark in the arts! Our students recently earned 10 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards. This is one of the largest and longest-running student art competitions in the country. The CNY region includes 14 counties and nearly 400 eligible schools. Each year, artwork from 80 to 100 …
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