Jamesville-DeWitt students earn 2025 CNY Scholastic Art awards

Dozens of Jamesville-DeWitt students were recognized in the 2025 Central New York Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The Scholastic Art Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for teens in grades 7-12. The Central New York region includes 13 counties and nearly 400 eligible schools. Judges evaluate entries for their originality, …

Tickets for J-DHS “Mary Poppins” musical are available!

Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s annual musical in February is sure to be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! This year’s musical, “Mary Poppins,” is a family friendly show appropriate for kids of all ages. The mysterious and practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, uses a mix of magic and common sense to teach the unruly Banks children and their parents the importance …

Jamesville Elementary School hosts Winter Carnival in response to School Climate Data

The goal behind Jamesville Elementary School’s first ever Winter Carnival before Winter Recess was to give students the opportunity to learn through play, create an opportunity to include families, and further increase a sense of belonging.  The event was made possible thanks to Jamesville Elementary School’s Character Education Committee which is made up of five …

J-D Superintendent Search: survey to gather stakeholder input available until Feb. 5

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education needs your help as they continue the process to find a new Superintendent of Schools. The board is asking students, staff, families, and the community to complete an online survey that will help develop a profile of desirable attributes wanted in the district’s next leader. The survey …

Jamesville-DeWitt UPK letter of intent for 2025-26 school year available through Jan. 31

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has started the UPK registration process for the 2025-26 school year. The free, full day program for four-year-old children residing in the district follows a separate registration process from grades K-12. Families of eligible students must complete and return a letter of intent form no later than 4 p.m. on …

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 …

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. …

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 …

High school musical tickets are on sale for annual show

Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s annual musical in February is sure to be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! This year’s musical, “Mary Poppins,” is a family friendly show appropriate for kids of all ages. The mysterious and practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, uses a mix of magic and common sense to teach the unruly Banks children and their parents the importance …

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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