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Jamesville-DeWitt students earn 2025 CNY Scholastic Art awards

Dozens of Jamesville-DeWitt students were recognized in the 2025 Central New York Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The Scholastic Art Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for teens in grades 7-12. The Central New York region includes 13 counties and nearly 400 eligible schools. Judges evaluate entries for their originality, …

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REMINDER: Superintendent Search Survey and UPK Letter of Intent deadlines

J-D Superintendent Search Survey There’s still time to participate in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education’s online survey that will be used during the Superintendent of Schools hiring process. It will be available until Wednesday, Feb. 5. The board is asking students, staff, families, and the community to complete the survey to develop …

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Participants needed for J-D Athletic Handbook Reorganization Committee

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is looking for stakeholder input as it begins a review and reorganization of its Athletic Handbook. Administrators will be creating an Athletic Handbook Reorganization Committee made of students, staff, coaches, administrators, family, and community members. If you are interested in participating, please complete this online form by Friday, Feb. 7. …

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Moses DeWitt teams up with local coffee shop to spread kindness in the community

Moses DeWitt Elementary School has stepped up to promote unity and compassion by participating in the 14th annual Great Kindness Challenge this week. The global initiative began in 2012 as a way to address bullying and promote respect, connection, and compassion. Moses DeWitt students have been tasked with completing as many acts of kindness as …

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J-D Superintendent Search: survey to gather stakeholder input available until Feb. 5

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education needs your help as they continue the process to find a new Superintendent of Schools. The board is asking students, staff, families, and the community to complete an online survey that will help develop a profile of desirable attributes wanted in the district’s next leader. The survey …

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J-DHS social worker to participate in community panel discussion

Jamesville-DeWitt High School Social Worker and Student Assistance Counselor Will Hartley has been invited to participate in an upcoming panel discussion hosted by the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District. The public conversation will wrap up F-M’s Community Big Read event.  “From a House of Cards to a Strong Foundation: Redefining Success in our Community,” will take …

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J-DMS team competes in OCM BOCES FIRST LEGO League Challenge

The Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School Read Only Memory (ROM) team recently competed in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge facilitated by OCM BOCES at Ray Middle School in Baldwinsville. The team, led by technology teachers Philip Kinane and Keith Bryant, competed against 23 teams representing 10 area districts on Saturday, Jan. 11.  Students were challenged to build …

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Spanish Honor Society raises money for The Pulsera Project

Students in the Jamesville-DeWitt High School Spanish Honor Society recently raised more than $1,300 for The Pulsera Project, a fair-trade, nonprofit organization that helps Central American artisans. Society members sold hundreds of handmade bracelets and purses made by artists in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Each bracelet included the signature of the person who made it.  The …

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J-DHS group cancels “Roots and Rhythms Night: A Celebration of Community Diversity”

Student government at Jamesville-DeWitt High School has decided to cancel their multi-cultural food festival, “Roots and Rhythms Night: A Celebration of Community Diversity,”  that was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16 due to a lack of interest. “We appreciate your support and look forward to more exciting events in the future. Thank you for understanding,” shared …

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Jamesville-DeWitt UPK letter of intent for 2025-26 school year available through Jan. 31

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has started the UPK registration process for the 2025-26 school year. The free, full day program for four-year-old children residing in the district follows a separate registration process from grades K-12. Families of eligible students must complete and return a letter of intent form no later than 4 p.m. on …

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