The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District uses ParentSquare to enhance communication with staff, families, and the community. We wanted to let you know about some upcoming changes to the app which will improve how you receive post notifications. What’s changing? Currently, you might receive duplicate notifications for posts via both the app and text message. With …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 8 to review updates made to the 2025-26 District Safety Plan. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. They follow Desha’s Law which was …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is committed to providing schools where our students, staff, and community members feel safe and secure. For the first time, the district has filled School Patrol Officer (SPO) positions at all five buildings. The goal of the SPO program is to provide a reassuring presence for students and staff while …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to celebrate 12 student-athletes who have committed to play at the collegiate level. Each student was given time to address the crowd of supporters. Congratulations to: Aaliyah Anderson (Morgan State University, Girls Volleyball) Braeden Baker (Merrimack …
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Winter weather is returning, and now is a good time to become familiar with Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s plans for emergency school closure days. The district’s 2025-26 academic calendar allows for emergency closure days, which are used when the district must close due to conditions beyond its control, such as inclement weather or an unplanned …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is one of 23 component districts of Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES. That means district residents are eligible to vote in OCM BOCES’ upcoming $30.5 million capital project vote on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The proposed project focuses on upgrading classrooms and learning spaces at the McEvoy Building at the OCM BOCES Cortlandville …
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The artwork of three Jamesville-DeWitt students was featured in the annual New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) annual convention Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association, the exhibit highlights outstanding student artwork from across the state and provides an opportunity to showcase creativity to local school board members. The virtual …
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Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently took part in Construction Career Day at the CNY Regional Market in Syracuse. It was held on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event connected students with professionals across the construction and building trades, giving them an inside look at a wide range of career paths. Participants explored different trades, interacted with …
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We’re proud to share that 9 Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Superintendent Darcy Woodcock and Principal Gregory Lawson presented the students with a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Commended Students Lauren Caporaso Nicole Chen Daniel Luo …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District recently received the latest results from water testing conducted in late Sept. While most outlets are within the acceptable range, a few in the district’s three elementary schools continue to show lead levels above the state’s action threshold of 0.005 milligrams per liter. The Facilities Department has clearly labeled impacted …
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