It was another record-breaking year for the Tecumseh Learning Pad’s annual Lemonade Stand. The district’s special education classroom raised $13,347 this year! The funds will be split between Central New York Autism Society of America and ARISE Adaptive Design. “J-D is truly one of a kind,” shared special education teacher Megan Ames. “The love, kindness, …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is getting closer to finalizing its proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. School Business Administrator Brian Bartlett provided an update during the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Monday, April 6. The district is currently developing a $74,962,459 proposed budget, that’s $365,208 less than the current year’s school budget. …
What happens when high school students and a special education class team up? You get a full-court press for a great cause. This April, Jamesville-DeWitt is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with a new event: Hoops for Acceptance. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament is a special collaboration between J-D High School students and the district’s elementary special …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has an uncompromising commitment to excellence in preparing students to succeed, to respect themselves and others, and to practice lifelong learning. That’s why administrators and building principals were quick to evaluate curriculum offerings and start looking for ways to better align course options with shifting graduation requirements. The New York …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District continues to make progress with its capital project which was approved by voters in December 2024. The project work has been separated into two phases, and construction for phase one will be ramping up this spring and summer. The biggest undertaking will be at Tecumseh Elementary School, where safety improvements …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is moving closer to finalizing its 2026-27 preliminary budget. Superintendent Darcy Woodcock and School Business Administrator Brian Bartlett presented the district’s Instructional Budget plan during the regular Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 23. The Instructional Budget is the largest portion of the district’s spending plan, accounting for approximately …
Music and mission took center stage on March 18, as Jamesville-DeWitt hosted the inaugural Soup and Sock 7-12 Combined Band Concert. The event turned a traditional performance into a community service project. The evening kicked off with the J-D Middle School 7-8 Band, led by Theresa Razmjou. They were followed by a set from the …
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Giving students meaningful opportunities to share their perspectives is a key part of building a positive, inclusive culture in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. It’s one way the district is working toward its strategic plan priority area of Enhanced Student and Family Experience. Through student leadership forums and surveys, administrators are ensuring student voices are …
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 Tuesday, May 19. The board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of children …
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A group of J-D High School sophomores recently visited the Embedded Heavy Equipment and Diesel Technology program offered through OCM BOCES at Tracey Road Equipment in East Syracuse. Students toured the facility, seeing a variety of vehicles and equipment they could one day learn to operate and repair. They also heard directly from industry professionals …
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