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Jamesville-DeWitt Faculty Association offers vaccine clinics

The Jamesville-DeWitt Faculty Association is offering vaccine clinics at all 5 school buildings for staff and their families next week. The JDFA is also offering a community vaccine clinic administered by Wegmans Pharmacy.  The flu vaccine will be available to anyone ages 3 and up, including senior citizens. COVID-19 boosters (Moderna only) will be available …

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Getting to know J-D’s new Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Health

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District welcomed a new Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Health back in July. Fred Wheeler joined the district with more than 20 years of experience in teaching, athletic coordinating, mentoring, and coaching. Click here to read more about his appointment and background. To get to know Fred better, we asked him …

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J-D Middle School students sing in new Hughie Stone Fish release

Have you heard ‘Down, Down, Down,’ by J-D alumnus and Emmy Award winner Hughie Stone Fish? The song was released Friday, June 16. It features members of J-D Middle School 6-8 grade choruses led by music teachers Robin Carruthers and Justin Bird. Hughie recorded at the school last fall with his brother and fellow producer …

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J-D Athletic Department monitors air quality updates

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s Athletic Department is closely monitoring air quality updates and the impact it could have on our sports teams. This is a fluid situation, and information and data is being evaluated hourly.  The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released the following statement on physical activity, air quality and …

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Share your thoughts on the proposed 2023-24 J-D Code of Conduct

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 J-D Code of Conduct before its adopted for the next school year. The hearing will be held during the J-D Board of Education meeting on June 12 at 7 p.m. in the district office or via Zoom.  The meeting is open …

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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, …

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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 …

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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, …

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Jamesville-DeWitt bus fleet passes safety inspections with 100% rating

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s bus fleet continues to have an excellent safety record. The fleet recently passed state inspections with a 100% rating. 103 vehicles were inspected.  “Student and staff transportation safety is a priority for the district. The latest inspection rating is a great indicator of how hard our transportation department works in …

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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 …

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