It was another record-breaking year for the Tecumseh Learning Pad’s annual Lemonade Stand. The district’s special education classroom raised $13,347 this year! The funds will be split between Central New York Autism Society of America and ARISE Adaptive Design. “J-D is truly one of a kind,” shared special education teacher Megan Ames. “The love, kindness, …
Music and mission took center stage on March 18, as Jamesville-DeWitt hosted the inaugural Soup and Sock 7-12 Combined Band Concert. The event turned a traditional performance into a community service project. The evening kicked off with the J-D Middle School 7-8 Band, led by Theresa Razmjou. They were followed by a set from the …
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Tickets are on sale for J-D Middle School’s upcoming production of “Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition.” More than 50 students are involved in the performance, including 27 cast members, 16 pit members, 6 crew members, and 2 costume managers. Shows will take place at the J-D High School Osborn Auditorium on Friday, March 6 …
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Six J-D Middle School eighth-grade students have been recognized for Scholastic Writing Awards poetry entries. Congratulations to: Aldijana Salkic, Gold Key – “Matryoshka Doll” Joy Appiah, Honorable Mention – “My Canvas; Full of Joy” Avery Poag, Honorable Mention – “One Rough Draft” Kaya Prasad, Honorable Mention – “Hole in My Heart” Mayde Anastasio, Honorable Mention …
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Sixth-graders Siobhan Yung, Olivia Zhang, and Pramiti Adhikari recently represented J-D Middle School at the Future City Middle School Regional Competition in Albany, earning multiple top awards for their project, Shanghai 2125. Future City is one of the most prestigious international STEM competitions for middle school students. Teams are challenged to imagine and design a …
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The J-D Middle School Red RAM Robotics team recently competed in OCM BOCES’ FIRST LEGO League competition held at Roxboro Road Middle School. They were among 270 students representing 27 teams and 12 school districts. Students in grades 4-8 designed, built, and coded their own LEGO robots, then cheered them on as they tackled a …
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J-D Middle School eighth graders are making their mark in the arts! Our students recently earned 10 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards. This is one of the largest and longest-running student art competitions in the country. The CNY region includes 14 counties and nearly 400 eligible schools. Each year, artwork from 80 to 100 …
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J-D Middle School musicians have had a busy month! 28 students from fifth and sixth-grade were chosen to participate in the annual Onondaga County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) Elementary All-County Music Festival that took place at Henninger High School on May 2 and 3. The musicians practiced hard, ensuring they learned the festival music prior …
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We’re proud to share that J-D Middle School eighth-grader Simran Sanders had a great run in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee! She made it to the final quarterfinal round Wednesday, finishing in 58th place. “Simran has been a spelling bee force representing Central New York on a national level for the past three years. …
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We’re excited to share that Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School art classes are teaming up with Helping Hounds Dog Rescue for a special community fundraiser! The goal is to help cover the care costs for dogs waiting to be adopted. As part of this effort, community members can purchase a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to …
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