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Month: January 2025

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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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J-DMS team competes in OCM BOCES FIRST LEGO League Challenge

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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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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Jamesville-DeWitt UPK letter of intent for 2025-26 school year available through Jan. 31

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has started the UPK registration process for the 2025-26 school year. The free, full day program for four-year-old children residing in the district follows a separate registration process from grades K-12. Families of eligible students must complete and return a letter of intent form no later than 4 p.m. on …

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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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