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District fills open School Patrol Officer positions for all buildings

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is happy to share that all open School Patrol Officer positions have been filled and security coverage will be provided at each school building at the start of the 2025-26 school year.  Chris Schmitt, Moses DeWitt Elementary School Brian Dumas, Tecumseh Elementary School Jason D’Addio, Jamesville Elementary School Mark Shea, …

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District participates in School Bus Safety Program

Keeping students safe to and from school – that’s the goal of a new initiative led by Onondaga County. Starting on the first day of school, Jamesville-DeWitt and five other local districts, will participate in a School Bus Safety Program. The goal is to protect students and curb the illegal act of passing a stopped …

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J-D unveils refreshed logos, new junior mascot to unify the district’s brand identity

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is excited to share details about its refreshed brand identity featuring updated logos and a new junior mascot!  The updates were inspired by capital improvement projects. The district worked with Vaysen Studio during the 2024-25 school year to develop an updated brand guide and cohesive graphics package. The goal was …

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2025-26 bus route information is coming soon

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Transportation Department is still working on bus routes for the 2025-26 school year. We understand this information is crucial for families planning daily routines. Bus routes are expected to be available the week of 8/25/25. They will be emailed to families through the district’s EZ Routing software system. Please be …

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Food Services: what families need to know for the 2025-26 school year

Dear J-D Families,  The 2025-26 school year is quickly approaching. I wanted to remind you that all Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District students receive free school meals regardless of family income. This is due to the new Universal Free School Meals state law. Our district still qualifies for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility …

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District Communications: stay connected and informed

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District aims to be your first and best source of district-related information. We will utilize the following platforms to communicate with you throughout the 2025-26 school year. ParentSquare Stay informed about news, activities, events, and emergencies all in one place. Get important and timely updates from the district, schools, and teachers. …

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District provides update on lead testing levels

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District recently received results for follow-up water testing after some outlets tested above the threshold for lead in June. Results show there are still some outlets testing above the action level. The outlets have been clearly labeled to indicate that they are not to be used for consumption. The Facilities Department …

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Board conducts first reading of distraction-free schools policy; district works with stakeholders to answer questions

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education conducted a first reading of Policy 7316 – Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day during Monday’s regular meeting. The second reading and adoption is expected to take place on Monday, August 25. District officials crafted the policy and implementation plans in accordance with state law, …

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Portrait of a Graduate: J-D is staying on top of shifting graduation requirements

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has been closely monitoring the development of the New York State Education Department’s Portrait of a Graduate. The New York State Board of Regents officially adopted it last month.  This is the first of four steps planned to shift the framework of New York’s education system and create a shared …

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Distraction-free schools: what you need to know about J-D’s updated policy

In May, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a ban on student use of personal internet enabled devices during the school day, including cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, personal laptops and similar electronic devices. The ban takes effect this September and Jamesville-DeWitt is prepared to implement a consistent policy across all five of …

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