J-DHS students explore careers in construction

Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently took part in Construction Career Day at the CNY Regional Market in Syracuse. It was held on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event connected students with professionals across the construction and building trades, giving them an inside look at a wide range of career paths. Participants explored different trades, interacted with …

9 J-D seniors recognized for academic excellence

We’re proud to share that 9 Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Superintendent Darcy Woodcock and Principal Gregory Lawson presented the students with a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Tuesday, Oct. 21.  Commended Students Lauren Caporaso Nicole Chen Daniel Luo …

J-D named Program of the Year, student-athletes honored at All-CNY High School Sports Awards

We’re thrilled to share that the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District was named the Program of the Year at syracuse.com’s 2025 All-Central New York High School Sports Awards. Section III’s top athletes, coaches, and teams were honored on Tuesday, June 25 at Liverpool High School. Congratulations to our standout student-athletes and coaching staff! 2025 All-CNY High …

Rambunctious Literary Magazine publishes 2025 edition

The Rambunctious Literary Magazine is Jamesville-Dewitt High School’s award-winning publication of student writing, artwork, music, and more. The staff is comprised of students from all grade levels and interests. Using Adobe InDesign, the staff develops and publishes two magazines per school year, which are made available in print or online. You can view the 2025 …

J-D seniors honored at OCM BOCES Career & Technical Education ceremony

OCM BOCES celebrated the Career & Technical Education Class of 2025 last week. Family and friends gathered at the New York State Fair Expo Center to cheer on 430 students from 18 programs. 20 students represented Jamesville-DeWitt High School. J-D senior Andrew Impellizzeri and North Syracuse senior Mallory Wessels were named “Student of the Year” …

New J-DHS course will increase financial literacy, help students prepare for life after graduation

Jamesville-DeWitt has an uncompromising commitment to excellence in preparing students to succeed, to respect themselves and others, and to practice life-long learning. That mission is directly supported by J-D High School’s new Financial Algebra course. “Although we touch on certain financial applications throughout our existing courses, there has never been an emphasis on financial literacy …

J-DHS senior awarded a 2025 National Spanish Exam/National Portuguese Exam Scholarship

We’re excited to share that J-D High School senior Peter Drew has been named as a recipient of the 2025 National Spanish Exam/National Portuguese Exam Senior Scholarship, a prestigious honor awarded by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. This distinction is for seniors who score well on the National Spanish Exam and …

J-D High School seniors presented with Kente stoles

Seventeen Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors will attend the Class of 2025 Commencement with a meaningful colorful stole. The high school’s annual Kente Cloth Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 31. The ceremony included a special message from UMOJA/Kente Club Advisor Sabrina Scott and Keynote Speaker Julissa Bazile (Class of 2019). DaVaya Hunter (Class of 2021) …

J-DHS students place on National French & Spanish Exams

The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad, take a written test and compete against students with a similar educational background for prizes. The 60-minute national test is designed, written, financed, and …

Multiple J-DHS students earn New York state Seal of Biliteracy

We’re proud to share that multiple Jamesville-DeWitt High School students have earned the New York state Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)! The NYSSB recognizes high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Students must demonstrate the required level …

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