On May 19, Jamesville-DeWitt voters approved a $74.9 million spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. 830 people participated in the budget vote with 656 voting in favor of the proposal. The district asked voters to complete a voluntary and anonymous exit survey to help guide future decision making. 270 voters provided feedback. What voters …
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Three Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recently selected to join the 2026-27 Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Syracuse Delegation. Congratulations to: Sneyder Pintado Arturo Gonzalez Sanchez Giselle Torres-Mendoza The overall purpose of the PRHYLI is student empowerment and leadership development. Student delegates also take part in educational trips, including one to the Assembly Floor …
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A group of J-D High School students recently joined student leaders from across Central New York for the 2026 Youth Mental Health Summit. It took place at Embassy Suites at Destiny USA on Thursday, Oct. 22. With a theme of, “The Power of Connection,” the annual summit was hosted by Contact Community Services to equip, …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education will meet on Monday, Oct. 26 in the District Office Board Room. The public can attend in-person or watch online via YouTube Livestream at 6 p.m. The agenda is available on the Board of Education webpage here.
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and Board of Education will host a Community Forum on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6-7 p.m. at the J-D Middle School Library (6280 Randall Rd, Jamesville). Come learn more about the new J-D Educational Foundation. The community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit was created by alumni to expand student opportunities, support educators, and …
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Dear Jamesville-DeWitt families and staff, The recent tragedy in Bend, Oregon, has weighed heavily on all of us. On behalf of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District, our deepest sympathies go out to the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by this heartbreaking incident. Moments like this naturally bring safety to the forefront of …
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In high school athletics, victory isn’t only measured by points on the scoreboard, it’s also found in the impact student-athletes make off the court. To mark Hunger Action Month, the Jamesville-DeWitt Varsity Girls Tennis team recently joined forces with neighboring Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) to host a joint food drive benefiting the Food Bank of …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education will meet on Monday, Oct. 5 in the District Office Board Room. The public can attend in-person or watch online via YouTube Livestream at 6 p.m. The agenda is available on the Board of Education webpage here.
Jamesville-DeWitt High School is proud to share that seven seniors have been recognized for their academic achievement in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Two students have been named Semifinalists, and five students have been named Commended Students. National Merit Semifinalists Out of more than 50,000 high scorers nationwide, over 16,000 students have qualified as …
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A new chapter is beginning for the district with the official launch of the Jamesville-DeWitt Educational Foundation. The community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit was created by alumni to expand student opportunities, support educators, and strengthen local partnerships. “Our alumni have been searching for a meaningful way to give back to J-D, and this foundation is the perfect …
