Dear members of the Jamesville-DeWitt school community, Welcome back to school! As we joyously begin the year, we are very excited to announce the launch of a process to update our strategic plan. This pivotal initiative will shape the future of our district. As we begin this journey, we want to emphasize the importance of …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District uses ParentSquare as one of its primary communication platforms for families, staff, and now the community. Our goal in creating a ParentSquare community group is to increase engagement with the J-D school community in a convenient way. The ParentSquare community group allows guests, such as members of the community who …
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Jamesville-DeWitt High School students will get their chance to shine as WSYR NewsChannel 9 brings its live Friday Morning Lights broadcast to the school district this week. Friday Morning Lights is a segment of WSYR’s Morning News program that highlights high schools across Central New York during the football season. Friday Morning Lights will be …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2024-25 District Safety Plan during Monday night’s meeting. The plan was first presented during a public hearing on July 29. The public was able to provide feedback to Superintendent Peter Smith through Aug. 18. The district and board of education evaluates the district safety plan …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the 2024-25 tax rates for school district residents at its Aug. 19 meeting. The primary factors that determine final tax rates are the school tax levy, towns’ assessed values and equalization rates. Tax rates are then used to calculate the amount each property owner ultimately pays …
Our Transportation Department is still working on bus routes for the 2024-25 school year. Bus routes are expected to be available the week of Aug. 26. They will be emailed to families through our EZ Routing software system. Please be sure to check your inbox and spam folder. If you do not receive an email …
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Proposed changes to Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s 2024-25 District Safety Plan were outlined during a Board of Education public hearing on Monday, July 29. The majority of updates can be found in section 2 of the safety plan, Prevention and Intervention Strategies. There is some new language regarding updated regulations and Special Patrol Officers. The …
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Superintendent Peter Smith outlined proposed changes to the 2024-25 District Safety Plan during a Board of Education public hearing on Monday, July 29. The majority of updates can be found in section 2 of the safety plan, Prevention and Intervention Strategies. There is some new language regarding updated regulations and Special Patrol Officers. The district …
Having a comprehensive plan in place to handle a wide range of possible emergencies is a critical component of school management and student safety. That’s why the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and board of education routinely evaluates and updates the district safety plan. They are asking for your input during the process. The board of …
Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently competed in the Technology Student Association’s national conference in Orlando, Florida. It was held in Rosen Shingle Creek from June 26-30. They competed against approximately 6,000 students from across the country, as well as chapters from Turkey, American Samoa, Germany, and Korea. They had notable performances in the following events: Flight …
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