Ballot Proposition 1 The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is proposing to buy five new school buses to stay on track with its bus replacement plan that is geared toward keeping maintenance costs low and providing a safe fleet to transport students. The district is proposing to buy one microbus and four full-size gasoline buses for a …
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In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, which was in April, a group of Tecumseh Elementary School students raised $2,383.92 on April 8 through their 8th annual lemonade stand. The fundraiser benefited Central New York Autism Society Central New York and the Adaptive Design Association, two local nonprofit organizations. The students who coordinated the fundraiser are …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents will have the opportunity on May 9 to learn more about the district’s proposed $63.7 million budget for the 2022-23 school year. The proposed budget focuses on preserving and enhancing student programming, supporting students’ mental health and moving forward the district’s four strategic plan focus areas of wellness; curriculum and …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will be hosting two open registration dates for new incoming kindergarten students for the 2022-23 school year. On May 19 and June 2, staff members will assist families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. at the J-D District Office, located on Edinger Drive in DeWitt. Students must …
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents will vote May 17 on a proposed $63.7 million 2022-23 budget that focuses on preserving and enhancing student programming, supporting students’ mental health and moving forward the district’s four strategic plan focus areas of wellness; curriculum and programs; diversity, equity and inclusion; and family and community engagement. Compared to the …
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On Friday, April 22, the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District completed surveillance testing for COVID-19. Approximately 83 students and staff were tested, and all tests were negative. Thank you to those families and staff that have volunteered to be tested. Given the increase in positive cases in our community, we hope you will consider having your …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District had planned to give students the day off from school on May 26, but a late April snow storm changed those plans. On April 6, the district had announced that if it did not use any more emergency closure days, school would not be in session on Thursday, May 26, …
On May 17, 2022, residents will elect three members of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education. Voters will fill three vacancies that are each three-year terms. Four candidates are seeking election to the three available seats. The three candidates with the highest number of votes will fill the vacancies. Voting will take place …
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After more than a year of planning, designing, writing new content and migrating existing material, the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has launched a new, redesigned version of its website, www.jamesvilledewitt.org. “We are excited to present our newly designed website to our staff, families and community,” Superintendent Peter Smith said. “The new website will provide important …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District offers a free full day prekindergarten program for four-year-old children residing in the district. Costs associated with the implementation of the program will be covered by funds allocated to the district via New York State Pre-School funding. To be eligible for the program, children must Be four years old on …
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