J-D Varsity Girls Tennis team gives back to the community

The Jamesville-DeWitt Varsity Girls Tennis team in conjunction with the Varsity Girls Tennis teams at Fayetteville-Manlius and Christian Brothers Academy partnered with the Food Bank of Central New York in a Food and Fund Drive at a charity doubles tournament. It took place at F-M High School on Saturday, September 9. Several boxes of canned …

J-D High School continues to offer life-saving lesson

Did you know J-D High School students are certified in hands-only CPR at the start of every school year? It’s actually a state requirement. The New York State Education Department requires students to complete hands-only CPR at least once between grades 9-12 before graduation. Hands-only CPR is CPR without rescue breaths. According to the American …

2023-24 school tax rates established

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the 2023-24 tax rates for school district residents at its August 21 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 …

2023-24 District Safety Plan adopted; safety and security enhancement project outlined at board meeting

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2023-24 District Safety Plan during their Monday meeting. The plan will be submitted to the State Education Department within the next 30 days. State Police and the town of DeWitt Police Department will be given the plans to better coordinate response efforts. District safety plans …

J-D elementary schools take part in Crayon Initiative

                Did you know all three Jamesville-DeWitt elementary schools take part in the Crayon Initiative? The organization keeps old crayons out of landfills by giving them a new life. They are melted down, reshaped, and sent to children’s hospitals across the country. Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse …

Board approves new J-D Varsity Head Football Coach

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of John Barlow as the new J-D Varsity Head Football Coach during Monday night’s meeting.  Barlow will replace Eric Ormond who recently decided to step down from the position. Barlow has been with the Jamesville-DeWitt school district since the fall of 2016. He’s a …

2023-24 safety plan available for public review; July 24 public hearing planned

Having a plan in place for handling a wide range of possible emergencies is an important component of school management and student safety.  To accomplish this, the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District maintains a public School District Safety Plan and confidential building-level School Safety Plans, in accordance with New York state’s Safe Schools Against Violence in …

Board elects president and vice president for 2023-24 school year

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has new board officers for the 2023-24 school year. They were elected during the board’s re-organizational meeting on Monday, July 10.  Board members elected Joe Gross to serve as board president and Sharon Archer as vice president. The positions are each one-year terms.  Superintendent Peter Smith, District …

Board appoints new Director of Physical Education, Athletics and Health

Frederick Wheeler was appointed Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s next Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Health during Monday night’s board of education meeting.  Wheeler of Jamesville will replace John Goodson who has accepted a position with the Saratoga Springs School District.  Wheeler brings more than 20 years of experience in teaching, athletic coordinating, mentoring, and …

3 J-D Middle School students receive Art Gala award

A group of Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School students were among those honored during the Gala for the Arts at the Everson Museum in downtown Syracuse on June 21. It recognized the invaluable contributions of educators and students in Central New York’s fine arts community. “The purpose of this event was to create a true celebration for …

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