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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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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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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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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We’re excited to share that J-D Middle School seventh-grader Simran Sanders will once again compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee! Simran and two other J-DMS students were among 22 spellers who took part in the 2024 Post-Standard | Syracuse.com Spelling Bee at Syracuse University on Saturday, March 23. Simran won by correctly spelling the …
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Some J-D High School students will be walking for a good cause this weekend. Student teams will be taking part in an overnight Charity Walkathon in the main gym Friday night into Saturday morning. The goal is to foster community spirit, fundraise for school clubs, and support the local organization We Rise Above the Streets. …
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As required by New York State law, transportation to and/or from charter, private or parochial schools for the upcoming school year must be made by April 1 each year or within 30 days of moving within the district. Students requiring transportation must also be registered with the district. If your student will attend a non-public …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District strives to provide the best educational experience possible for our students. That’s why we continue to utilize student climate surveys. Responses provide invaluable insights that help the district improve and adapt to student needs. To gather this vital feedback from students, the district will be administering a student climate survey …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is facing a significant deficit for the 2024-25 school year. The district’s 2024-25 tax levy limit, coupled with an anticipated nominal increase in aid from New York state, is making it difficult for the district to close a $3.1M budget gap for next year. The state-imposed tax levy limit will …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s special education classroom, The Tecumseh Learning Pad, is ready to host its popular annual lemonade stand next month. The fundraiser is held in April to coincide with National Autism Acceptance Month. The funds will be split between Central New York Autism Society of America and ARISE Adaptive Design. The lemonade …
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