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Jamesville-DeWitt hosts capital project ribbon cutting and open house

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District invited community members to celebrate the completion of its 2019 capital project with a ribbon cutting and open house at J-D Middle School.  A group of students, families, staff, administration, and local representatives filled the renovated library on Tuesday, June 6. Superintendent Peter Smith, Board of Education President Lori DeForest, …

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J-D staff present at NYU Metro Center’s 2023 Prioritizing Equity Conference

A group of Jamesville-DeWitt staff members recently took part in New York University Metro Center’s 2023 Prioritizing Equity Conference. It was held on Friday, June 2.  This year’s theme was decolonizing education, wellness and sustainability in leading equity efforts. The conference also looked at equity-based practices that districts and schools have developed and sustained. J-D …

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J-D Principal awarded the Kenneth C. Andrews Police Commission Award

The DeWitt Police Department has recognized J-D Middle School Principal Andy Eldridge for his commitment to student safety. He was awarded the Kenneth C. Andrews Police Commission Award. It’s presented to a citizen, business, or community organization that has contributed to the mission of public safety in the Town of DeWitt through generosity, cooperation, commitment, …

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Jamesville-DeWitt bus fleet passes safety inspections with 100% rating

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s bus fleet continues to have an excellent safety record. The fleet recently passed state inspections with a 100% rating. 103 vehicles were inspected.  “Student and staff transportation safety is a priority for the district. The latest inspection rating is a great indicator of how hard our transportation department works in …

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J-D senior named national playwriting contest winner

J-D High School senior Alessio Vega is among twelve winners of the 2023 Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival in Los Angeles. The title comes with an amazing opportunity. In the coming months, Alessio will work with a professional stage/screenwriting mentor to revise his original short play “Opus 9, No. 2.” He will also participate in …

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New Jamesville-DeWitt Red Ram mascot to be unveiled Friday

A new Red Ram mascot is officially joining the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District family!  The mascot will be unveiled during a high school pep rally this Friday. We’ll be sharing sneak peek photos on the district’s Facebook page leading up to the unveiling all week.  It was made by Loonie Times, which produces mascot costumes …

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J-D receives national recognition for music education

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is excited to announce it was awarded a “2023 Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.  J-D is among 830 school districts and 78 schools being recognized across the country. The award celebrates teachers, administrators, students and parents who continually work to keep …

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Candidates seek election for three available board of education seats

On May 16, district residents will elect three members of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education. Four candidates filed nominating petitions, and the three with the highest number of votes will fill the available seats. Each term will run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. Voting will take place from 7 …

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Capital project nears completion

Construction is getting close to wrapping up on Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s $33 million capital project. Work began in June of 2021; the new projected completion date is this April.  A new STEAM space, class updates, and renovations to broadcast, media, and studio areas are nearing final stages at the high school. A lot of …

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Board tables proposed safety and security proposals

The J-D Board of Education voted 7-2 to table recommendations to modify the 2022-23 District Safety Plan at Monday night’s meeting.  Some board and community members voiced the need for more evidence based solutions. The board will review the district’s safety audit before making a decision. An outside agency is conducting the audit which is …

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