Residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will vote on a proposed $75,327,667 budget with a tax levy increase of 1.96% for the 2025-26 school year next week. If approved, the spending plan will maintain all student programming and support goals outlined in the district’s new 2-year strategic plan while minimizing its financial impact on …
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We’re excited to share that Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School art classes are teaming up with Helping Hounds Dog Rescue for a special community fundraiser! The goal is to help cover the care costs for dogs waiting to be adopted. As part of this effort, community members can purchase a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to …
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We’re proud to share that multiple Jamesville-DeWitt High School students have earned the New York state Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)! The NYSSB recognizes high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Students must demonstrate the required level …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District wants your input as administrators and the Board of Education reviews Governor Hochul’s recommendations to promote distraction-free learning environments and improve student focus by limiting smartphone use in schools. In anticipation of the state requirement being enacted prior to the 2025-26 school year, the district would like to be prepared …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District administrators will present the 2025-26 budget proposal during a public hearing on Monday, May 12. The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in J-D High School’s Large Group Room. You can also attend this virtually via Zoom. The district’s $75.3 million proposal for the 2025-26 school year calls for a $3.9 …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent signing for student-athletes on Tuesday, May 6. It was held in the high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame area. The ceremony celebrated student-athletes who have proudly committed to a future of higher education. Administration, coaches, and families gathered to celebrate this exciting …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District strives to provide all students with a high quality education and learning experience. Administrators need stakeholder input to accomplish this. The district is continuing its partnership with Panorama Education to conduct and administer a 2025 Family Survey. Panorama safeguards your privacy, keeping your responses confidential. The survey is ninety five …
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The Tecumseh Elementary School Kindergarten Team used some creative strategies to teach foundational literacy skills this school year. They’ve used AlphaFriends, a friendly visual, to teach students letters and the sounds they make. The lessons culminated in a special ABC Fashion Show for families on Wednesday, April 30. Students were each assigned a letter to …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, April 28 to appoint Dr. Darcy Woodcock as the next Superintendent of Schools. She signed a four-year contract agreement with some of her family present to show their support. Dr. Woodcock is a Central New York native with more than two …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 28 to appoint the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office Board Room and will be available to the public and online via Zoom. The board previously announced …
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