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Board adopts 2024-25 District Safety Plan; other safety updates

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2024-25 District Safety Plan during Monday night’s meeting. The plan was first presented during a public hearing on July 29. The public was able to provide feedback to Superintendent Peter Smith through Aug. 18. The district and board of education evaluates the district safety plan …

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2024-25 school tax rates established

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the 2024-25 tax rates for school district residents at its Aug. 19 meeting. The primary factors that determine final tax rates are the school tax levy, towns’ assessed values and equalization rates. Tax rates are then used to calculate the amount each property owner ultimately pays …

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2024-25 bus route information will be available the week of Aug. 26

Our Transportation Department is still working on bus routes for the 2024-25 school year. Bus routes are expected to be available the week of Aug. 26. They will be emailed to families through our EZ Routing software system. Please be sure to check your inbox and spam folder. If you do not receive an email …

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REMINDER: submit proposed 2024-25 District Safety Plan comments until Aug. 18

Proposed changes to Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s 2024-25 District Safety Plan were outlined during a Board of Education public hearing on Monday, July 29.  The majority of updates can be found in section 2 of the safety plan, Prevention and Intervention Strategies. There is some new language regarding updated regulations and Special Patrol Officers. The …

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Proposed 2024-25 District Safety Plan presented at public hearing; other safety updates

Superintendent Peter Smith outlined proposed changes to the 2024-25 District Safety Plan during a Board of Education public hearing on Monday, July 29.  The majority of updates can be found in section 2 of the safety plan, Prevention and Intervention Strategies. There is some new language regarding updated regulations and Special Patrol Officers. The district …

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2024-25 safety plan proposal available for public review; July 29 public hearing planned

Having a comprehensive plan in place to handle a wide range of possible emergencies is a critical component of school management and student safety. That’s why the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and board of education routinely evaluates and updates the district safety plan. They are asking for your input during the process.  The board of …

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J-D students compete in Technology Student Association National Conference

Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently competed in the Technology Student Association’s national conference in Orlando, Florida. It was held in Rosen Shingle Creek from June 26-30. They competed against approximately 6,000 students from across the country, as well as chapters from Turkey, American Samoa, Germany, and Korea.   They had notable performances in the following events:  Flight …

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GENIUS Olympiad Club makes strides in cultural and academic achievement

5 Jamesville-DeWitt High School students competed in the 2024 GENIUS Olympiad International Finals hosted by the Rochester Institute of Technology from June 10-14. It marked the first time J-D students competed in the renowned project competition.  1,089 participants from 34 states and 65 countries competed in 10 categories: science, writing, business, robotics, art, music, short …

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Shawna Marzella Memorial Scholarship awarded to J-D senior

We would like to congratulate Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Merrill Charles on receiving the Shawna Marzella Memorial Scholarship.  Shawna Marzella was an incredibly dedicated special education teaching assistant at Tecumseh Elementary School for 19 years. She supported so many J-D students through her commitment, hard work, and advocacy.  Merrill Charles was one of those students. …

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J-D athletes honored at NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Dinner

2 Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors were honored at the 35th annual New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Scholar-Athlete Dinner at SRC Arena on Monday, June 10.  Congratulations to Amanda Aitken (soccer, softball) and Aaron Sikora (baseball) on being named scholar-athletes of the year for Jamesville-DeWitt! The Section III Scholar-Athlete Program annually recognizes …

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