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Public information meeting for 2024 capital project scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents can learn more about the $34.5 million capital project proposition with no additional taxpayer increase at an upcoming public informational meeting. It’s scheduled to take place on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. You can attend in-person at the District Office or watch via Zoom.  The 2024 capital project would …

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Five J-D students selected to join PRHYLI Delegation

We’re excited to share that five Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were selected to join the 2024-25 Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Syracuse Delegation.  Congratulations to Gabriela Garcia Thomas, Stefanie Cervantes, Rebeca Mendez Siquier, Sara Skewes, and Stephanie Alfonso on this achievement! The institute says being selected speaks to the leadership potential these students possess. …

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Understanding the district’s emergency closure procedures

It’s a good time to become familiar with Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s plans for emergency school closure days. The district’s 2024-25 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 loss of utilities. Emergency Closure Communications …

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Memorial bench installed at Moses DeWitt Elementary School

Moses DeWitt Elementary School has a special new addition, a memorial bench in honor of Sheila Blanchard Considine. Shelia was a longtime psychologist at the school. She passed away in 2013. The Blanchard/Aloi/Phalon family recently donated the bench to honor her time and impact at the school.  “…It was a place filled with teachers, students, …

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Two J-DHS students honored among 2024 Best and Brightest

We’re proud to share that two Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recently named Syracuse.com’s 2024 Best and Brightest.  The media company honored 23 area high school seniors, including J-D seniors Brian Tollar and Rebeca Mendez-Siquier, during an awards ceremony at Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse on Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Eligible students attend Section III schools …

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District responds to J-DMS safety concern

Dear Jamesville-DeWitt families, staff, and community, A Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School student recently turned in a school assignment that included threats made towards a teacher at the school. It’s possible you’ve already heard about this situation on social media or in the news. It was also brought up during the Board of Education’s public comment period …

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Student-athletes sign National Letter of Intent

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent signing for Spring student-athletes on Wednesday, Nov. 13. It was held in the high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony celebrated student-athletes who have proudly committed to a future of higher education. Administration, coaches, and families gathered to celebrate this exciting …

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Diverse stakeholder group evaluates district mission and priorities to help craft new strategic plan

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District invited Blueprint for Excellence to conduct a community discussion session with approximately 40 key stakeholders about the next strategic plan. The group included students, staff, community members, administrators, and the Board of Education. The four hour session was held on Thursday, Oct. 24. The goal was to ensure all voices …

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Board approves 2024 capital project resolution; public vote scheduled for Dec. 17

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the 2024 capital project resolution during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. A public presentation on the $34.5 million project with no tax impact is planned for Monday, Dec. 9. The public referendum vote will take place Tuesday, Dec. 17. The district partnered with Ashley-McGraw …

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J-D Superintendent Dr. Peter Smith to retire after 2024-25 school year

After serving the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District for 28 years in a number of roles, Superintendent Dr. Peter Smith is set to retire at the end of the current school year. He shared his decision with the Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 28. The board will now begin the process of finding a new …

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