Meet our fully staffed School Patrol Officer team

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is committed to providing schools where our students, staff, and community members feel safe and secure. For the first time, the district has filled School Patrol Officer (SPO) positions at all five buildings. The goal of the SPO program is to provide a reassuring presence for students and staff while …

Twelve student-athletes commit to play at the collegiate level

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to celebrate 12 student-athletes who have committed to play at the collegiate level. Each student was given time to address the crowd of supporters. Congratulations to: Aaliyah Anderson (Morgan State University, Girls Volleyball) Braeden Baker (Merrimack …

Understanding the district’s emergency closure procedures

Winter weather is returning, and now is a good time to become familiar with Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s plans for emergency school closure days. The district’s 2025-26 academic calendar allows for emergency closure days, which are used when the district must close due to conditions beyond its control, such as inclement weather or an unplanned …

Component district residents can vote on OCM BOCES capital project

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is one of 23 component districts of Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES. That means district residents are eligible to vote in OCM BOCES’ upcoming $30.5 million capital project vote on Wednesday, Nov. 19.  The proposed project focuses on upgrading classrooms and learning spaces at the McEvoy Building at the OCM BOCES Cortlandville …

J-D student artwork featured at annual NYSSBA Art Exhibit

The artwork of three Jamesville-DeWitt students was featured in the annual New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) annual convention Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association, the exhibit highlights outstanding student artwork from across the state and provides an opportunity to showcase creativity to local school board members. The virtual …

J-DHS students explore careers in construction

Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently took part in Construction Career Day at the CNY Regional Market in Syracuse. It was held on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event connected students with professionals across the construction and building trades, giving them an inside look at a wide range of career paths. Participants explored different trades, interacted with …

9 J-D seniors recognized for academic excellence

We’re proud to share that 9 Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Superintendent Darcy Woodcock and Principal Gregory Lawson presented the students with a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Tuesday, Oct. 21.  Commended Students Lauren Caporaso Nicole Chen Daniel Luo …

District continues water outlet remediation efforts

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District recently received the latest results from water testing conducted in late Sept. While most outlets are within the acceptable range, a few in the district’s three elementary schools continue to show lead levels above the state’s action threshold of 0.005 milligrams per liter.  The Facilities Department has clearly labeled impacted …

Middle school students monitor the health of Butternut Creek in Jamesville

J-D Middle School seventh-graders recently took their learning outdoors as part of their Ecosystems unit with science teacher Anna Endreny. In early October, students joined volunteers from Upstate Freshwater Institute, Project Watershed, and SUNY-ESF to study Butternut Creek at Fiddlers Green in Jamesville.  Students rotated through three hands-on learning stations which focused on water quality …

Onondaga County School Bus Safety Program addresses violation concerns

On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Onondaga County School Bus Safety Program asked the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District to share the following message with the community. The district is participating in the program for the 2025-26 school year. Dear Community Members, As you may be aware, Onondaga County, in partnership with Verra Mobility, recently instituted a …

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