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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Have you considered running for the Board of Education? Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters will choose three district residents to serve on the board on May 20. Board members each serve a three-year term. To qualify, an individual must be: A district resident for at least one year, A U.S. citizen, Cannot be a current …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has begun the search for a new Moses DeWitt Elementary School Principal. The Board of Education approved current Principal Mary Sylvester’s request for retirement at its Monday, Feb. 10 meeting. She will continue to serve the school until mid August. “For the past thirteen years Mary Sylvester has tirelessly worked …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District experienced a mailing issue with its 2025 Winter Newsletter. We apologize to anyone who did not receive a copy. You can view a digital version by clicking here. Extra copies will be made available at the District Office and in the main office of all school buildings.
We’re proud to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Peter Drew is among 15,000 Finalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Peter’s mother, J-DHS math teacher Anna Cabral Drew, helped present him with the award letter on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Peter has an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District 2025-26 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Monday, March 3. The calendar sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled for the new school year, that …
I want to acknowledge the growing call for more transparency as families, staff, and community members voice concerns about safety and disciplinary matters within the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. In particular, I want to address concerns involving a student at Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School. I want to assure you that your voices have been heard, your …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has started the first round of interviews to find the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. The board is anticipated to make an appointment in April or May. Stakeholder input from students, families, staff, and the community has played an integral role in the interview process. The board …
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Dear Jamesville-DeWitt community, The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has assembled a committee to review and update the Athletic Handbook. As part of our efforts, we would ask that you participate in a ThoughtExchange to let us know how best to improve the handbook. The exchange will be open through Wednesday, March 19. You can …
Dear J-D Community, We are writing to let you know about a situation that took place this morning, Thursday, Feb. 27, at Jamesville-DeWitt High School. Around 10:30 this morning, an individual called our high school main office to report that a student had a weapon in school. District officials and the school resource officer immediately …
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