Some J-D Middle School students in grades 6 and 7 got a unique opportunity in science class this year. They were able to raise Atlantic Salmon from eggs received through OCM BOCES. Science Teacher Anna Endreny got the eggs back in January. Over the past several months, students were able to observe the eggs as …
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We’re proud to share that J-D Middle School 8th grader Simran Sanders won the 2025 Post-Standard | syracuse.com Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 22. She was among 19 spellers who competed in 13 rounds. She won in the final round after correctly spelling “pomegranate.” This marks Simran’s third consecutive year winning the regional spelling contest. …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School Read Only Memory (ROM) team recently competed in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge facilitated by OCM BOCES at Ray Middle School in Baldwinsville. The team, led by technology teachers Philip Kinane and Keith Bryant, competed against 23 teams representing 10 area districts on Saturday, Jan. 11. Students were challenged to build …
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Winter Sports – Grades 9-12 (JV and Varsity) Season: November 18, 2024 – February 14, 2025 Family ID registration open: October 13, 2024 – November 23, 2024 Physical Exams must be dated November 1, 2023 or later Options: Girls and Boys JV, Varsity Basketball Girls and Boys Varsity Indoor Track Wrestling: JV, Varsity (combined with …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is proud to share that we had two teams place in the CNY Science & Engineering Fair Junior Division. It was held at the Museum of Science and Technology on Sunday, April 7. The annual student science and engineering fair is open to students in grades 4-8 (Junior Division) and …
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We’re excited to share that J-D Middle School seventh-grader Simran Sanders will once again compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee! Simran and two other J-DMS students were among 22 spellers who took part in the 2024 Post-Standard | Syracuse.com Spelling Bee at Syracuse University on Saturday, March 23. Simran won by correctly spelling the …
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We’re thrilled to share that more than 80 Jamesville-DeWitt students were recognized in the 2024 Central New York Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. It’s 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. According to the Scholastic Art …
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The Red Ram Cafe at J-D Middle School is back up and running! The student-run coffee service is available to staff on Fridays. The drinks are prepared and delivered by students in the 12:1:4 special education classroom. The students are offering coffee, tea, and hot cider. The menu may expand as students get more familiar …
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A group of Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School students were among those honored during the Gala for the Arts at the Everson Museum in downtown Syracuse on June 21. It recognized the invaluable contributions of educators and students in Central New York’s fine arts community. “The purpose of this event was to create a true celebration for …
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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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