The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education conducted a first reading of Policy 7316 – Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day during Monday’s regular meeting. The second reading and adoption is expected to take place on Monday, August 25. District officials crafted the policy and implementation plans in accordance with state law, …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has been closely monitoring the development of the New York State Education Department’s Portrait of a Graduate. The New York State Board of Regents officially adopted it last month. This is the first of four steps planned to shift the framework of New York’s education system and create a shared …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Director Frederick Wheeler presented the district’s new Athletic Handbook to the board during Monday’s regular meeting. You can view it on the district website here. An Athletic Handbook Reorganization Committee consisting of students, staff, coaches, administrators, family, and community members worked together during the 2024-25 school year to update the …
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In May, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a ban on student use of personal internet enabled devices during the school day, including cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, personal laptops and similar electronic devices. The ban takes effect this September and Jamesville-DeWitt is prepared to implement a consistent policy across all five of …
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The board adopted the proposed 2025-26 Code of Conduct during Monday’s regular meeting. Administrators explained any changes made to the Code of Conduct which defines the expectations for acceptable conduct, identifies the possible consequences of unacceptable behavior, and ensures that discipline is administered fairly and equitably in a timely manner. It is reviewed annually and …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has new board officers for the 2025-26 school year. They were elected during the board’s reorganization meeting on Monday, July 14. Board members elected Sharon Archer to serve as board president and Lynn Cortese as vice president. The positions are each one-year terms. Superintendent Dr. Darcy Woodcock, …
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Dear Jamesville-DeWitt School Community, We are writing to inform you of an unfortunate incident that occurred during Monday’s regular Board of Education meeting. As a district committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment, we are disappointed to report that inappropriate behavior, including participants renaming themselves racist names, took place by a few attendees virtually …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education plans to meet on Monday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office Board Room (6845 Edinger Drive). The board will immediately go into Executive Session. The annual Reorganization Meeting will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a Regular Meeting immediately after. The meetings will be …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District recently conducted district-wide water testing, checking outlets used for drinking and cooking to make sure they comply with New York state’s requirements for lead in drinking water. According to New York state law, school districts are required every three years to complete a round of lead testing of all water …
We’re thrilled to share that the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District was named the Program of the Year at syracuse.com’s 2025 All-Central New York High School Sports Awards. Section III’s top athletes, coaches, and teams were honored on Tuesday, June 25 at Liverpool High School. Congratulations to our standout student-athletes and coaching staff! 2025 All-CNY High …
