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June 7, 2023

J-D Athletic Department monitors air quality updates

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s Athletic Department is closely monitoring air quality updates and the impact it could have on our sports teams. This is a fluid situation, and information and data is being evaluated hourly. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released the following statement on physical activity, air quality and …

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June 7, 2023

Share your thoughts on the proposed 2023-24 J-D Code of Conduct

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 J-D Code of Conduct before its adopted for the next school year. The hearing will be held during the J-D Board of Education meeting on June 12 at 7 p.m. in the district office or via Zoom. The meeting is open …

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May 31, 2023

J-D student takes 57th place in Scripps National Spelling Bee

J-D Middle School student Simran Sanders was among 229 regional spelling champions from across the United States and overseas to compete in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The sixth grader tied for 57th place in the fifth round. Simran went out during the definition portion of the Quarterfinals. She was asked to define “enigmatology” …

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May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

J-D Principal awarded the Kenneth C. Andrews Police Commission Award

The DeWitt Police Department has recognized J-D Middle School Principal Andy Eldridge for his commitment to student safety. He was awarded the Kenneth C. Andrews Police Commission Award. It’s presented to a citizen, business, or community organization that has contributed to the mission of public safety in the Town of DeWitt through generosity, cooperation, commitment, …

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May 9, 2023

J-D Middle School musicians take part in OCMEA Festival

29 Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School musicians recently participated in the Onondaga Music Educators Association (OCMEA) Elementary All-County Music Festival. Students were recommended by their band, chorus, and orchestra teachers to be accepted into the ensembles. OCMEA hosts several festivals each year for young musicians. This was the first Elementary All-County since Spring of 2019. Music teacher …

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May 9, 2023

J-D Middle School students complete unique research project

Students in 7th grade Flex were recently tasked with researching an important American who they thought deserved their own holiday at Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School. They created persuasive and informative videos. Students voted on the options which included John Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Susan B. Anthony, Temple Grandin, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jackie Robinson, Helen Keller, and many …

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March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

“The Little Mermaid Jr.” is sure to make a splash

Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School students will transport you to a magical world this weekend. “The Little Mermaid Jr.” directed by JDMS Music Teacher Justin Bird, is being shown this Friday and Saturday at the high school auditorium. A total of 57 students are working on the show. This includes members of the cast, crew, and pit …

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March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

Kindergarten registration is underway

Registration is underway for kindergarten students for the 2023-24 school year. Students registered by May 5 will be sent kindergarten orientation information, which will be in May. Students must be registered in order to participate in orientation. To be eligible to enroll, students must be five years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2023. …

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