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-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 …

Student-athletes sign National Letter of Intent

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 …

8 J-DHS students inducted into National Technical Honor Society

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 …

J-DHS students participate in PRHYLI conference in Albany

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, …

Jamesville-DeWitt students earn 2025 CNY Scholastic Art awards

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, …

J-DHS social worker to participate in community panel discussion

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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