We’re proud to share that 8 J-D High School seniors were among 154 students recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). OCM BOCES welcomed districts and families from across the region for the Induction Ceremony at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College on Tuesday, April 8. During the event, students lit 8 candles …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the decision to select Dr. Darcy Woodcock as the district’s new Superintendent of Schools. Woodcock is a Central New York native with more than two decades of education experience. She is currently the Superintendent of Tully Central Schools. Pending the outcome of …
The safety of Jamesville-DeWitt students and staff remains a top priority for the administration and Board of Education. That’s why it’s one of the three focus areas in the district’s next strategic plan. “Blueprint for Excellence” was adopted by the board during Monday’s regular meeting. In an effort to get a head start on the …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education is making progress in selecting the district’s next leader. An update was provided during Monday’s regular meeting. The board has been working with OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Matthew L. Cook, Ed. D. to conduct a confidential search. They’re using stakeholder input to evaluate candidates based on characteristics and traits wanted …
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Thanks to an outpouring of support by the Jamesville-DeWitt community, the Tecumseh Learning Pad’s 12th annual Lemonade Stand has raised $10,117.64! Final sale totals for event shirts are still being processed, so that number will likely increase! The proceeds will be distributed between the Central New York Autism Society of America and ARISE Adaptive Design. …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District administrators have been providing the board of education with frequent updates as the 2025-26 budget development process continues. During Monday’s regular board meeting, School Business Administrator Brian Bartlett explained that it’s possible the state budget won’t be approved prior to April 21, the date the board needs to adopt the district’s …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education appointed Ms. Victoria (Torie) Lee as the next Moses DeWitt Elementary School principal during Monday’s meeting. Mary Sylvester is retiring this summer as Moses DeWitt’s principal, and Torie will begin her new position on July 1, 2025. Torie has over 11 years of experience in education, with a background in …
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Some J-D Middle School students in grades 6 and 7 got a unique opportunity in science class this year. They were able to raise Atlantic Salmon from eggs received through OCM BOCES. Science Teacher Anna Endreny got the eggs back in January. Over the past several months, students were able to observe the eggs as …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s special education classroom, the Tecumseh Learning Pad, is excited to host its 12th annual Lemonade Stand this week. The lemonade stand is held in April to coincide with National Autism Acceptance Month. Stands are available to students and staff at all school buildings, the Transportation Department, and the District Office …
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We’re proud to share that J-D Middle School 8th grader Simran Sanders won the 2025 Post-Standard | syracuse.com Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 22. She was among 19 spellers who competed in 13 rounds. She won in the final round after correctly spelling “pomegranate.” This marks Simran’s third consecutive year winning the regional spelling contest. …
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