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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, …

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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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Spanish Honor Society raises money for The Pulsera Project

Students in the Jamesville-DeWitt High School Spanish Honor Society recently raised more than $1,300 for The Pulsera Project, a fair-trade, nonprofit organization that helps Central American artisans. Society members sold hundreds of handmade bracelets and purses made by artists in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Each bracelet included the signature of the person who made it.  The …

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J-DHS group cancels “Roots and Rhythms Night: A Celebration of Community Diversity”

Student government at Jamesville-DeWitt High School has decided to cancel their multi-cultural food festival, “Roots and Rhythms Night: A Celebration of Community Diversity,”  that was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16 due to a lack of interest. “We appreciate your support and look forward to more exciting events in the future. Thank you for understanding,” shared …

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Two J-DHS students advance in Poetry Out Loud competition

Jamesville-DeWitt High School hosted its Poetry Out Loud competition in Dec. There were eleven participants. Senior Paloma Arena took first place, senior Jenna Abdel-Aziz took second, and sophomore Emmerson Ridzi took third.  Paloma and Jenna now advance to the upcoming Finger Lakes (Syracuse) Regional Poetry Out Loud competition next month. It will take place Thursday, …

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J-DHS hosts 2024 Shakespeare Monologue Competition

The Jamesville-DeWitt High School English Department recently held the 2024 Shakespeare Monologue Competition.  Congratulations to the winners and all of the participants: Alex Parratt (First Place) Jenna Abdel-Aziz (Second Place) Francesca Smith (Third Place) Peter Drew (Participant) Lindsay Gaines (Participant) Clara Haegawa (Participant) Alex will represent J-DHS at the English-Speaking Union Syracuse Branch contest held …

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Five J-D students selected to join PRHYLI Delegation

We’re excited to share that five Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were selected to join the 2024-25 Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Syracuse Delegation.  Congratulations to Gabriela Garcia Thomas, Stefanie Cervantes, Rebeca Mendez Siquier, Sara Skewes, and Stephanie Alfonso on this achievement! The institute says being selected speaks to the leadership potential these students possess. …

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Two J-DHS students honored among 2024 Best and Brightest

We’re proud to share that two Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recently named Syracuse.com’s 2024 Best and Brightest.  The media company honored 23 area high school seniors, including J-D seniors Brian Tollar and Rebeca Mendez-Siquier, during an awards ceremony at Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse on Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Eligible students attend Section III schools …

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Student-athletes sign National Letter of Intent

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent signing for Spring student-athletes on Wednesday, Nov. 13. It was held in the high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. 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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Reenlistment ceremony held for J-DHS Principal Gregory Lawson

Jamesville-DeWitt High School Principal Gregory Lawson invited students, staff, and family to witness his United States Navy reenlistment ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the school auditorium.  J-DHS students Brian Tollar and Venessa Sobey were asked to emcee the event. They were given the honor to introduce Captain Matt Richmond who is also Senior Chief …

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