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Board adopts $71.4 million budget proposal for 2024-25

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2024-25 school budget proposal on Wednesday, April 17. The $71,356,980 million spending plan calls for a $1,922,535 or 2.77% increase in spending over the current year’s budget.  Like many districts across New York, Jamesville-DeWitt administrators were faced with a significant deficit while developing the budget. …

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Lyndon Field Softball Complex renovations celebrated by Jamesville-DeWitt community

Renovations to Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s Lyndon Field Softball Complex all started with a letter from families. They urged Superintendent Peter Smith and the district to approve a Swing for the Fences campaign to support much needed and desired improvements to the complex. That letter was received two years ago.  “To bring a project like …

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J-D students shine at CNY Science & Engineering Fair

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is proud to share that we had two teams place in the CNY Science & Engineering Fair Junior Division. It was held at the Museum of Science and Technology on Sunday, April 7.  The annual student science and engineering fair is open to students in grades 4-8 (Junior Division) and …

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Tecumseh Learning Pad’s 2024 lemonade stand raises $7,273!

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s special education classroom, The Tecumseh Learning Pad, recently raised a record-breaking $7,273 during its 2024 lemonade stand fundraiser! The funds will be split between Central New York Autism Society of America and ARISE Adaptive Design.  “The gratitude I feel in my heart to the J-D community goes far beyond words! …

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J-D receives national recognition for music education

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has once again been recognized by The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation as a “Best Communities for Music Education.” This marks the fifth year the district has earned the designation. The award recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music …

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April 8 Solar Eclipse information and resources

On Monday, April 8 there will be no school for Jamesville-DeWitt students. On that day, New York State will be part of a total solar eclipse, joining just ten other states in this event. This will be the first time since 1925 that New York experiences a total solar eclipse, and the next time will …

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J-DMS students win regional Scholastic Writing Contest Awards

Please join us in celebrating the following Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School students for winning regional Scholastic Writing Contest Awards: Abigail Butler won a Silver Key for her poem “Cries for Help” Gwendolyn Holt won a Silver Key for her story “This God-Forsaken War” Evelyn O’Brien won an honorable mention for their sci-fi story “The Price of …

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Election Inspectors needed for 2024-25 school budget and board of elections vote

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is looking for Election Inspectors to help out during the upcoming 2024-25 school budget and board of elections vote on Tuesday, May 21 at J-D High School (6845 Edinger Drive). Election Inspectors are needed for two-hour shifts between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. They will help sign …

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J-DHS Charity Walkathon raises $7,000 for We Rise Above the Streets

An overnight Charity Walkathon hosted by Jamesville-DeWitt High School Student Government was a huge success thanks to dozens of student participants and the local school community. Teams were able to raise $7,000 for We Rise Above the Streets. The local non-profit provides food, clothing, and other resources for those in need in Central New York.  …

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J-D to host Opening Ceremony for renovated softball complex

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is excited to announce we’ll be celebrating the completion of our renovated softball complex at Lyndon Field with an Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, April 9 at 5 p.m. Come see our new dugouts, fencing, bleachers, and improved batting cage!  You’ll hear remarks by Superintendent Peter Smith, Board of Education President …

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