J-D elementary schools take part in Crayon Initiative

                Did you know all three Jamesville-DeWitt elementary schools take part in the Crayon Initiative? The organization keeps old crayons out of landfills by giving them a new life. They are melted down, reshaped, and sent to children’s hospitals across the country. Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse …

Board approves new J-D Varsity Head Football Coach

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of John Barlow as the new J-D Varsity Head Football Coach during Monday night’s meeting.  Barlow will replace Eric Ormond who recently decided to step down from the position. Barlow has been with the Jamesville-DeWitt school district since the fall of 2016. He’s a …

2023-24 safety plan available for public review; July 24 public hearing planned

Having a plan in place for handling a wide range of possible emergencies is an important component of school management and student safety.  To accomplish this, the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District maintains a public School District Safety Plan and confidential building-level School Safety Plans, in accordance with New York state’s Safe Schools Against Violence in …

Board elects president and vice president for 2023-24 school year

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has new board officers for the 2023-24 school year. They were elected during the board’s re-organizational meeting on Monday, July 10.  Board members elected Joe Gross to serve as board president and Sharon Archer as vice president. The positions are each one-year terms.  Superintendent Peter Smith, District …

Board appoints new Director of Physical Education, Athletics and Health

Frederick Wheeler was appointed Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s next Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Health during Monday night’s board of education meeting.  Wheeler of Jamesville will replace John Goodson who has accepted a position with the Saratoga Springs School District.  Wheeler brings more than 20 years of experience in teaching, athletic coordinating, mentoring, and …

3 J-D Middle School students receive Art Gala award

A group of Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School students were among those honored during the Gala for the Arts at the Everson Museum in downtown Syracuse on June 21. It recognized the invaluable contributions of educators and students in Central New York’s fine arts community. “The purpose of this event was to create a true celebration for …

11 J-D students awarded CTE Endorsement through OCM BOCES

Nearly 400 students, including 11 from Jamesville-DeWitt, recently graduated from the Career & Technical Education (CTE) and New Vision and Career Development and Occupational Studies programs through OCM BOCES. The Thompson Road Campus ceremony was moved to the New York State Fairgrounds to accommodate the growing crowds. About 2,500 people attended the June 7 event.   …

J-D Middle School students sing in new Hughie Stone Fish release

Have you heard ‘Down, Down, Down,’ by J-D alumnus and Emmy Award winner Hughie Stone Fish? The song was released Friday, June 16. It features members of J-D Middle School 6-8 grade choruses led by music teachers Robin Carruthers and Justin Bird. Hughie recorded at the school last fall with his brother and fellow producer …

J-D Class of 2024 members recognized during awards program

On June 1, some Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recognized for their outstanding efforts during the Junior Awards Program: ALFRED UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR AWARD – George Theobald Alfred University presents this award to a student with a strong academic record, including a rigorous curriculum and a high level of performance.  The recipient demonstrates leadership, service and …

J-D Athletic Department monitors air quality updates

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s Athletic Department is closely monitoring air quality updates and the impact it could have on our sports teams. This is a fluid situation, and information and data is being evaluated hourly.  The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released the following statement on physical activity, air quality and …

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