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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly learning environment where students and district personnel can participate in quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other staff, parents and other visitors is essential to achieving this goal. The district has a longstanding …

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Dear J-D families and staff, I’m sure we are all struggling with the emotions that followed the news of yet another mass shooting—this one taking place on Saturday, close to home in Buffalo and specifically targeting the Black community.  What we know now is that a white supremacist opened fire at a Tops supermarket, killing …

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In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, which was in April, a group of Tecumseh Elementary School students raised $2,383.92 on April 8 through their 8th annual lemonade stand. The fundraiser benefited Central New York Autism Society Central New York and the Adaptive Design Association, two local nonprofit organizations.  The students who coordinated the fundraiser are …

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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents will have the opportunity on May 9 to learn more about the district’s proposed $63.7 million budget for the 2022-23 school year.  The proposed budget focuses on preserving and enhancing student programming, supporting students’ mental health and moving forward the district’s four strategic plan focus areas of wellness; curriculum and …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will be hosting two open registration dates for new incoming kindergarten students for the 2022-23 school year. On May 19 and June 2, staff members will assist families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. at the J-D District Office, located on Edinger Drive in DeWitt. Students must …

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On Friday, April 22, the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District completed surveillance testing for COVID-19. Approximately 83 students and staff were tested, and all tests were negative.    Thank you to those families and staff that have volunteered to be tested.  Given the increase in positive cases in our community, we hope you will consider having your …

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