Category: High School

This year, Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s Spanish Honor Society and Spanish Club have partnered up to present Café Español, a monthly gathering in which all students are invited to practice their Spanish conversation skills in a low-pressure environment.  The format changes each month to keep things fresh. For example, in January, students discussed “Would You Rather” …

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Nozila Alibekova, a J-D High School sophomore, has been elected District Lieutenant Governor for Key Club International, a highly prestigious leadership position. The student-led organization focuses on building character, fostering leadership, and performing community service.  As District Lieutenant Governor, Nozila will support and strengthen Key Clubs throughout her division while serving as a liaison between …

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19 J-D High School students are advancing to the New York state Science Olympiad competition. They will compete against the top 60 schools across the state at LeMoyne College on March 20-21. To advance, they first competed at the Mid-State Regional Competition at LeMoyne in January. A total of 35 students, grouped into three teams, …

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J-D High School students are being recognized for their artistic skills in the 2026 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards competition. The awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for teens in grades 7-12. Local award winners were also honored at a recent award ceremony at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College …

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The J-D High School musical production team has canceled the first Footloose performance on Thursday, Feb. 5 due to a number of cast illnesses. They are working with Ticketleap to process refunds.  “We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our audience and supporters, but we need to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our …

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Five Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recently selected to join the 2025-26 Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Syracuse Delegation.  Congratulations to: Stephanie Alfonso Arturo Gonzalez Sanchez Sneyder Jumbo Kayla McQuaid Sara Skewes The overall purpose of the PRHYLI is student empowerment and leadership development. Student delegates also take part in educational trips, including one …

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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 …

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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 …

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