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Jamesville-DeWitt UPK registration process to begin in January

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District offers a full day UPK program for four-year-old children residing in the district. There is no cost to attend this program. Costs associated with the program will be covered by funds allocated to the district via New York State Preschool funding.  The program follows a separate registration process from grades …

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2024 capital project: what’s next?

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District partnered with Ashley-McGraw Architects to identify needs across all school buildings and grounds. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Jamesville-DeWitt voters approved the $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase. The capital project will: Enhance safety and security. Elevate athletic and physical education spaces. Meet elementary and UPK playground guidelines. …

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Jamesville-DeWitt voters approve $34.5 million capital project

On Dec. 17, Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters approved the district’s $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase by a tally of 231 yes votes to 48 no votes. The project will be financed through a combination of retiring debt along with funds set aside in a capital reserve ($1 million). The district …

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District to hold $34.5 million capital project vote on Tuesday, Dec. 17

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to vote on a $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at J-D High School’s main gymnasium.  If approved by voters, the capital project would: Enhance safety and security. Elevate …

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Board selects OCM BOCES consultant to help conduct confidential Superintendent search

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has appointed OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Matthew L. Cook, Ed.D., to assist and advise the board during the upcoming Superintendent search. The decision was approved during the board’s meeting on Monday, Dec. 9. The board also considered private and national search firms. Dr. Cook has helped a …

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Public information meeting for 2024 capital project scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents can learn more about the $34.5 million capital project proposition with no additional taxpayer increase at an upcoming public informational meeting. It’s scheduled to take place on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. You can attend in-person at the District Office or watch via Zoom.  The 2024 capital project would …

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Five J-D students selected to join PRHYLI Delegation

We’re excited to share that five Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were selected to join the 2024-25 Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Syracuse Delegation.  Congratulations to Gabriela Garcia Thomas, Stefanie Cervantes, Rebeca Mendez Siquier, Sara Skewes, and Stephanie Alfonso on this achievement! The institute says being selected speaks to the leadership potential these students possess. …

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Two J-DHS students honored among 2024 Best and Brightest

We’re proud to share that two Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recently named Syracuse.com’s 2024 Best and Brightest.  The media company honored 23 area high school seniors, including J-D seniors Brian Tollar and Rebeca Mendez-Siquier, during an awards ceremony at Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse on Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Eligible students attend Section III schools …

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District responds to J-DMS safety concern

Dear Jamesville-DeWitt families, staff, and community, A Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School student recently turned in a school assignment that included threats made towards a teacher at the school. It’s possible you’ve already heard about this situation on social media or in the news. It was also brought up during the Board of Education’s public comment period …

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Diverse stakeholder group evaluates district mission and priorities to help craft new strategic plan

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District invited Blueprint for Excellence to conduct a community discussion session with approximately 40 key stakeholders about the next strategic plan. The group included students, staff, community members, administrators, and the Board of Education. The four hour session was held on Thursday, Oct. 24. The goal was to ensure all voices …

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