Jamesville-DeWitt High School students will be taking part in an overnight walkathon to raise money for Vera House, a local organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. The Walkathon is scheduled to begin Friday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. and end Saturday, March 1 at 6 a.m. During this team based challenge, students will …
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The following JV and Varsity options are available for J-DHS students this spring: Boys and Girls Lacrosse (JV/Varsity) Softball and Baseball (JV/Varsity) Boys Tennis (JV/Varsity) Boys and Girls Track & Field (Varsity) Girls Golf (Varsity) Registration: Feb. 16 – March 22 via Family ID Season Begins: March 17 Physical exams must be dated March 1, 2024 or …
Dear Jamesville-DeWitt families, staff, and community, We want to be transparent and acknowledge a situation involving a Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School student being physical with a staff member this week. We understand this is a difficult situation for everyone involved and news like this is alarming. We want to assure you that the district is actively …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt High School opening musical performance of “Mary Poppins” will still be performed Thursday, Feb. 6 despite the district’s snow day. All other school activities including sports contests are still cancelled. “This was a difficult decision to make, but we’ve decided to let the opening performance continue after considering things like ticket sales, costume …
An upcoming educational lecture and discussion session looks to inform families and educators about inspiring students to think, empathize, and thrive in the A.I. era. “Future-Proofing Our Children” will feature Dr. Po-Shen Loh, a renowned mathematician, educator, and innovator. The lecture is sponsored by Manlius Pebble Hill and will take place at the Everson Museum …
Dozens of Jamesville-DeWitt students were recognized in the 2025 Central New York Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The Scholastic Art Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for teens in grades 7-12. The Central New York region includes 13 counties and nearly 400 eligible schools. Judges evaluate entries for their originality, …
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J-D Superintendent Search Survey There’s still time to participate in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education’s online survey that will be used during the Superintendent of Schools hiring process. It will be available until Wednesday, Feb. 5. The board is asking students, staff, families, and the community to complete the survey to develop …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is looking for stakeholder input as it begins a review and reorganization of its Athletic Handbook. Administrators will be creating an Athletic Handbook Reorganization Committee made of students, staff, coaches, administrators, family, and community members. If you are interested in participating, please complete this online form by Friday, Feb. 7. …
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Moses DeWitt Elementary School has stepped up to promote unity and compassion by participating in the 14th annual Great Kindness Challenge this week. The global initiative began in 2012 as a way to address bullying and promote respect, connection, and compassion. Moses DeWitt students have been tasked with completing as many acts of kindness as …
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Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s annual musical in February is sure to be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! This year’s musical, “Mary Poppins,” is a family friendly show appropriate for kids of all ages. The mysterious and practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, uses a mix of magic and common sense to teach the unruly Banks children and their parents the importance …
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