J-D Junior wins Symphoria’s first “Tenacity in Tune Award”

Jamesville-DeWitt High School Junior Samuel Ahn was recently awarded the first-ever Symphoria “Tenacity in Tune Award” presented by Drakos Pediatric Urgent Care. The award recognizes the profound impact of music and the arts on the mental well-being of young musicians in Onondaga County. Samuel is a dedicated oboe player. He first started playing in fourth grade. …

College Athletic Recruitment Night at J-D High School

The Jamesville-DeWitt Athletic Department is hosting a College Athletic Recruitment Night at J-D High School this week. J-D athletes of all ages, parents/guardians, and coaches are invited to attend. Date: Thursday, Dec. 14 Time: 6-7:00 p.m. Location: Large Group Room at Jamesville-DeWitt High School Topics: Hudl services for student-athletes who want to participate in college: …

2 J-D students will serve as PRHYLI delegates

Two Jamesville-DeWitt High School students are being welcomed into the 2023-24 Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Syracuse Delegation.  Junior Stefanie Cervantes and Senior Rashelle Torres-Mendoza were notified by PRHYLI in a letter Wednesday, November 15. The institute says being selected speaks to the leadership potential these students possess.  The overall purpose of the PRHYLI …

J-D students participate in Junior High Area All-State

16 Jamesville-DeWitt students were selected to participate in this year’s Zone 3 Junior High Area All-State Festival. The festival consists of a band, orchestra, and chorus made up of the top 7-9th grade musicians from a 6-county area of New York State. Students traveled to Homer High School on November 3 and 4 for a …

J-D student advocates for girls; helps moderate international conversation

It’s not every day a high school student gets the chance to moderate an international conversation at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Jamesville-DeWitt tenth-grader Aarohi Rastogi was given the once in a lifetime opportunity this fall.  “I got to make policy makers listen to girls instead of the other way around. Usually …

J-D High School celebrates National Signing Day; 8 athletes sign Letter of Intent

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a news conference on Wednesday, November 8 to celebrate the National Letter of Intent signing of: Brooke Bort, Binghamton University, Lacrosse Sam Brazell, Providence University, Lacrosse Alex Carolin, Saint Leo University, Lacrosse Carson Carona, Florida Southern College, Lacrosse Hudson Groat, Davidson College, Track Nicolette Militi, Loyola-Maryland, Track …

Student-athletes raise $11,400 during charity soccer event

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s 14th annual Sally A. Lock Charity Game raised a record $11,400 for the American Cancer Society and Coaches Vs. Cancer. The annual soccer game has been held at Jamesville-DeWitt since the fall of 2010, when Sally Lock, the sister of junior varsity boys soccer team head coach Paul Krause, was …

5 J-D students to take part in Conference All-State Festival

5 Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were selected to participate in this year’s Conference All-State Festival, which highlights the top 11th and 12th grade students from across the State of New York. The festival will take place the weekend of November 30.  Students will travel to Rochester where they will participate in intensive rehearsals and workshops …

7 J-D seniors recognized for academic excellence

We’re proud to share that 7 Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Principal Gregory Lawson presented the students with a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Monday, October 2.  Commended Students: Moksha Adhikary Amanda Aitken Grace Culligan Yavuz Damkaci Kyler Huyck …

Meet the 2023-24 student board of education member

Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Rami Al-Mudamgha is serving as the 2023-24 Ex-Officio Student Board Member on the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education.  This voter approved, non-voting position is annually filled by a high school senior for a one-year term. The student member, who is elected by their high school peers, may sit with …

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