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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is moving closer to finalizing its 2026-27 preliminary budget. Superintendent Darcy Woodcock and School Business Administrator Brian Bartlett presented the district’s Instructional Budget plan during the regular Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 23.  The Instructional Budget is the largest portion of the district’s spending plan, accounting for approximately …

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Giving students meaningful opportunities to share their perspectives is a key part of building a positive, inclusive culture in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. It’s one way the district is working toward its strategic plan priority area of Enhanced Student and Family Experience. Through student leadership forums and surveys, administrators are ensuring student voices are …

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Have you considered running for the Board of Education? Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters will choose three district residents to serve on the board on Tuesday, May 19. The board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of children …

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A group of J-D High School sophomores recently visited the Embedded Heavy Equipment and Diesel Technology program offered through OCM BOCES at Tracey Road Equipment in East Syracuse.  Students toured the facility, seeing a variety of vehicles and equipment they could one day learn to operate and repair. They also heard directly from industry professionals …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s 2026-27 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Monday, March 9.  The calendar sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled for the new school year, that …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is making progress developing the 2026-27 school budget proposal. Superintendent Darcy Woodcock and School Business Administrator Brian Bartlett provided updates and outlined the Non-Instructional Budget during the Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 9. Like many neighboring districts across the state, Jamesville-DeWitt is navigating a rise in essential operating …

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J-D Middle School students recently wrapped up an impressive season in the Onondaga County Jr. High Math League, tying for first place among 21 middle schools. The Math League season includes monthly competitions from November through February. During each meet, students tackle timed math questions that challenge their skills in logic, combinatorics, probability and other …

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