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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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J-D Middle School student advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

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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J-D High School students gear up for Charity Walkathon

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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Transportation to Non-Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year; April 1st deadline

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 …

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District will administer annual Student Climate Survey in grades 3-12

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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J-D explores solutions to 2024-25 proposed budget challenges

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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J-D student makes top 5 in 2024 Poetry Out Loud NYS Final

Please join us in congratulating J-DHS senior Anadia St. John for placing top 5 in the 2024 Poetry Out Loud New York State Final on Saturday, March 9 at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Poetry Out Loud is a national high school recitation competition supported by the Poetry Foundation and the …

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J-D students shine at DECA State Career Conference

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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2024-25 Budget Vote & School Board Elections

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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District will follow updated CDC guidance for COVID-19 prevention and treatment

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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