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 …
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) …
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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 …
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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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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent signing for student-athletes on Tuesday, May 6. It was held in the high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame area. The ceremony celebrated student-athletes who have proudly committed to a future of higher education. Administration, coaches, and families gathered to celebrate this exciting …
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We’re proud to share that 8 J-D High School seniors were among 154 students recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). These students attend Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs through OCM BOCES. Students and families from across the region gathered for an Induction Ceremony at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College on …
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We’re proud to share that some Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently participated in the Annual Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute Albany Weekend Conference. J-DHS students Stephanie Alfonso, Stefanie Cervantes, Gabriela Garcia-Thomas, Rebeca Mendez Siquier, and Sara Skewes were chosen to represent the Syracuse Delegation for demonstrating exceptional leadership, public speaking, …
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Dozens of Jamesville-DeWitt students were recognized in the 2025 Central New York Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The Scholastic Art Awards are 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. Judges evaluate entries for their originality, …
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Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s annual musical in February is sure to be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! This year’s musical, “Mary Poppins,” is a family friendly show appropriate for kids of all ages. The mysterious and practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, uses a mix of magic and common sense to teach the unruly Banks children and their parents the importance …
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Jamesville-DeWitt High School Social Worker and Student Assistance Counselor Will Hartley has been invited to participate in an upcoming panel discussion hosted by the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District. The public conversation will wrap up F-M’s Community Big Read event. “From a House of Cards to a Strong Foundation: Redefining Success in our Community,” will take …
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