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J-D Middle School seventh-graders recently took their learning outdoors as part of their Ecosystems unit with science teacher Anna Endreny. In early October, students joined volunteers from Upstate Freshwater Institute, Project Watershed, and SUNY-ESF to study Butternut Creek at Fiddlers Green in Jamesville.  Students rotated through three hands-on learning stations which focused on water quality …

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On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Onondaga County School Bus Safety Program asked the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District to share the following message with the community. The district is participating in the program for the 2025-26 school year. Dear Community Members, As you may be aware, Onondaga County, in partnership with Verra Mobility, recently instituted a …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2025-26 District Safety Plan during Monday night’s regular meeting. The plan was first presented during a public hearing on Monday, August 25. The public was given the opportunity to provide feedback. The district and board of education evaluates the district safety plan each year in …

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Members of the J-D High School Orchestra recently took part in an incredible opportunity thanks to former Superintendent Dr. Alice Kendrick. She serves on the Syracuse Orchestra board and asked students to participate in the hiring process of the local symphony’s next Music Director. J-D High School Orchestra Director Dan Blumenthal and Dr. Kendrick were …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Faculty Association is inviting the community to take advantage of an upcoming Community Vaccine Clinic.  It will take place at Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School (6280 Randall Road) on Friday, Sept. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Wegmans will be offering regular and senior dose (65+) vaccines for the flu along …

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Moses DeWitt Elementary School teacher and J-D alum Elizabeth De La Roca has published a second children’s book. It features the same character in her first book, “Sal the Snowball.” The new story, “Sal’s Summer Adventure,” follows Sal as he explores new things that aren’t so typical for a snow person and how he navigates …

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