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On May 20, Jamesville-DeWitt voters approved a $75.3 million spending plan for the 2025-26 school year. 971 people participated in the budget vote with 697 voting in favor of the proposal. The district asked voters to complete a voluntary and anonymous exit survey to help guide future decision making. 261 voters provided feedback. What voters …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is committed to providing schools where our students, staff, and community members feel safe and secure. For the first time, the district has filled School Patrol Officer (SPO) positions at all five buildings. The goal of the SPO program is to provide a reassuring presence for students and staff while …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to celebrate 12 student-athletes who have committed to play at the collegiate level. Each student was given time to address the crowd of supporters. Congratulations to: Aaliyah Anderson (Morgan State University, Girls Volleyball) Braeden Baker (Merrimack …

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Winter weather is returning, and now is a good time to become familiar with Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s plans for emergency school closure days. The district’s 2025-26 academic calendar allows for emergency closure days, which are used when the district must close due to conditions beyond its control, such as inclement weather or an unplanned …

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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is one of 23 component districts of Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES. That means district residents are eligible to vote in OCM BOCES’ upcoming $30.5 million capital project vote on Wednesday, Nov. 19.  The proposed project focuses on upgrading classrooms and learning spaces at the McEvoy Building at the OCM BOCES Cortlandville …

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The artwork of three Jamesville-DeWitt students was featured in the annual New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) annual convention Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association, the exhibit highlights outstanding student artwork from across the state and provides an opportunity to showcase creativity to local school board members. The virtual …

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