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J-DMS student wins regional spelling bee for third consecutive year

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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District presents 2-year strategic plan shaped by stakeholder input at board meeting

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is excited to share details about its next strategic plan. The draft plan was presented to the Board of Education on Monday, March 24 and is expected to be adopted next month. The implementation would begin at the start of the 2025-26 school year. “Blueprint for Excellence” is the result …

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Parents/caregivers needed for J-D Superintendent search focus group

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education is making progress with finding the district’s next leader, but board members need your help!  The board is working with OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Matthew L. Cook, Ed. D. to conduct a confidential search. An important part of that process has involved gathering stakeholder feedback.  The district …

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J-DHS students participate in PRHYLI conference in Albany

We’re proud to share that some Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently participated in the Annual Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute Albany Weekend Conference. J-DHS students Stephanie Alfonso, Stefanie Cervantes, Gabriela Garcia-Thomas, Rebeca Mendez Siquier, and Sara Skewes were chosen to represent the Syracuse Delegation for demonstrating exceptional leadership, public speaking, …

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District launches ThoughtExchange to gather input for Moses DeWitt Principal search

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has begun the search for a new Moses DeWitt Elementary School Principal. Current Principal Mary Sylvester will retire from the district in August.  The district is using ThoughtExchange to gather input from families and staff. The goal is to collect meaningful feedback about the qualities and skills wanted in the …

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6 J-DHS students named Young Playwrights Festival semifinalists

6 Jamesville-DeWitt High School students have been named semifinalists in Syracuse Stage’s Young Playwrights Festival. A panel of theatre and literary professionals evaluated all original ten-minute play and performance entries. All semifinalists are invited to attend a writing workshop with Syracuse Stage where their plays will be read and critiqued. Finalists will see their plays …

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J-DHS Drama Club to present 2025 Short Play Festival

The J-D High School Drama Club will present the 2025 Short Play Festival in the high school auditorium on Friday, March 14. The event is free to attend! Doors will open around 6:45 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. The J-DHS Drama Club will perform staged readings of short plays written by fellow …

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J-DHS senior helps expand Tecumseh Learning Pad’s 12th annual Lemonade Stand

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s special education classroom, the Tecumseh Learning Pad, is expanding its 12th annual Lemonade Stand in April to include all school buildings, the Transportation Department, and the District Office.  Senior Olivia Clark is spearheading the expansion as part of her Senior Capstone project in conjunction with the 12:1 (3:1) special education …

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Non-public Transportation Requests, April 1 deadline

As required by New York State law, transportation to and/or from charter, private or parochial schools for the upcoming school year must be made by April 1 each year or within 30 days of moving within the district. Students requiring transportation must also be registered with the district. If your student will attend a non-public …

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Board petitions are available

Have you considered running for the Board of Education? Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters will choose three district residents to serve on the board on May 20. Board members each serve a three-year term.  To qualify, an individual must be: A district resident for at least one year, A U.S. citizen,  Cannot be a current …

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