We’re very proud to share the successes of 18 Jamesville-DeWitt High School students who recently competed in the DECA State Career Conference in Rochester from March 6-8. 13 J-D students finished top 10 in the state. Senior Grayson Pitts placed second and Seniors Phoenix McBride and Logan Oppedisano finished in first. This marks the first …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District leaders and the J-D Board of Education are actively developing the proposed 2024-25 school budget. The goal is to make the most effective use of resources to benefit students, to develop and manage the budget in a responsible and transparent manner, and to be accountable to taxpayers. How can I learn …
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The health and safety of our students, staff and their families is our top priority, and the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District remains committed to doing our part to minimize the potential health and safety impact of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. On March 1, 2024 the CDC issued updated guidance related to COVID-19 prevention and …
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Get ready to mark your calendars: the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District 2024-25 school-year calendar is now available. At its March 4 meeting, the J-D Board of Education approved the calendar, which sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled …
Out of more than 250 plays submitted to the 2024 Syracuse Stage Young Playwrights Festival this year, 25 plays written by Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were selected as semifinalists and quarterfinalists. Quarterfinalist recognition is given to the top 25% of plays submitted to the competition. The top 16 playwrights in the competition receive semifinalist recognition …
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We’re excited to share that the Jamesville-DeWitt High School team won a total of 18 medals at the New York State Academic Decathlon. It was held on Friday, March 1 at West Genesee High School. Senior Karunmay Aggarwal won 7 medals and scored the most individual points of anyone at the competition! Congratulations to everyone …
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“Mending Melodies is not just about music; it’s about using our passion for music to foster connections and make a positive impact on the lives of others,” said Flora Mei, Mending Melodies Co-President. Mending Melodies got its start as a Senior Capstone project. Students taking the yearlong course are tasked with creating a community-oriented research …
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We’re proud to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors Aaron Sikora and Frank Wang are among 15,000 Finalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented students have an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered this spring. According to the …
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We’re thrilled to share that more than 80 Jamesville-DeWitt students were recognized in the 2024 Central New York Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. It’s 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. According to the Scholastic Art …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Athletic’s Office is signing high school students up for the Spring sports season which starts March 11, 2024. You can register by visiting the Family ID-Athletic Home Page. Sports offerings (Varsity and JV): Softball Baseball Boys and Girls Track Girls Golf Boys and Girls Lacrosse Boys Tennis
