Jamesville-DeWitt hosts capital project ribbon cutting and open house

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District invited community members to celebrate the completion of its 2019 capital project with a ribbon cutting and open house at J-D Middle School.  A group of students, families, staff, administration, and local representatives filled the renovated library on Tuesday, June 6. Superintendent Peter Smith, Board of Education President Lori DeForest, …

J-D staff present at NYU Metro Center’s 2023 Prioritizing Equity Conference

A group of Jamesville-DeWitt staff members recently took part in New York University Metro Center’s 2023 Prioritizing Equity Conference. It was held on Friday, June 2.  This year’s theme was decolonizing education, wellness and sustainability in leading equity efforts. The conference also looked at equity-based practices that districts and schools have developed and sustained. J-D …

J-D Principal awarded the Kenneth C. Andrews Police Commission Award

The DeWitt Police Department has recognized J-D Middle School Principal Andy Eldridge for his commitment to student safety. He was awarded the Kenneth C. Andrews Police Commission Award. It’s presented to a citizen, business, or community organization that has contributed to the mission of public safety in the Town of DeWitt through generosity, cooperation, commitment, …

J-D senior named national playwriting contest winner

J-D High School senior Alessio Vega is among twelve winners of the 2023 Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival in Los Angeles. The title comes with an amazing opportunity. In the coming months, Alessio will work with a professional stage/screenwriting mentor to revise his original short play “Opus 9, No. 2.” He will also participate in …

Candidates seek election for three available board of education seats

On May 16, district residents will elect three members of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education. Four candidates filed nominating petitions, and the three with the highest number of votes will fill the available seats. Each term will run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. Voting will take place from 7 …

Capital project nears completion

Construction is getting close to wrapping up on Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s $33 million capital project. Work began in June of 2021; the new projected completion date is this April.  A new STEAM space, class updates, and renovations to broadcast, media, and studio areas are nearing final stages at the high school. A lot of …

Board tables proposed safety and security proposals

The J-D Board of Education voted 7-2 to table recommendations to modify the 2022-23 District Safety Plan at Monday night’s meeting.  Some board and community members voiced the need for more evidence based solutions. The board will review the district’s safety audit before making a decision. An outside agency is conducting the audit which is …

Final call for input on safety and security proposals

The public comment period for proposed safety and security enhancements at the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will close after February 24.  Superintendent Peter Smith presented the following recommendations at the J-D Board of Education’s January 23 meeting: Contracting with an outside agency for a comprehensive district wide security audit; Contracting with a security expert to …

Preparing for pre-K 2023-24 enrollment

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will release its pre-K letter of intent March 1. This is a free full-day program, and children selected to participate must attend the program five days per week. The district is anticipating one pre-K classroom at Jamesville Elementary and Moses DeWitt Elementary. There will be two pre-K classrooms at Tecumseh …

J-D athletics heads to sectionals; tickets must be purchased in advance

Section III title contests are underway for Winter sports teams. A number of Jamesville-DeWitt High School Varsity athletic teams and student-athletes will be competing.  If you plan to attend a sectional event, tickets must be purchased in advance and online. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Fans 12 and under are not charged …

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