On Dec. 17, Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters approved the district’s $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase by a tally of 231 yes votes to 48 no votes. The project will be financed through a combination of retiring debt along with funds set aside in a capital reserve ($1 million). The district …
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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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The Jamesville-DeWitt High School English Department recently held the 2024 Shakespeare Monologue Competition. Congratulations to the winners and all of the participants: Alex Parratt (First Place) Jenna Abdel-Aziz (Second Place) Francesca Smith (Third Place) Peter Drew (Participant) Lindsay Gaines (Participant) Clara Haegawa (Participant) Alex will represent J-DHS at the English-Speaking Union Syracuse Branch contest held …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to vote on a $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at J-D High School’s main gymnasium. If approved by voters, the capital project would: Enhance safety and security. Elevate …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has appointed OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Matthew L. Cook, Ed.D., to assist and advise the board during the upcoming Superintendent search. The decision was approved during the board’s meeting on Monday, Dec. 9. The board also considered private and national search firms. Dr. Cook has helped a …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is among six local school districts that will receive school bus stop-arm cameras at no cost to the district. It’s part of a pilot program approved by Onondaga County lawmakers to catch and fine drivers who pass buses while they are stopped with lights flashing. Verra Mobility, a private company …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the 2025-26 school budget development calendar during it’s regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 9. You can view it on the district’s Budget and Finance wepage.
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents can learn more about the $34.5 million capital project proposition with no additional taxpayer increase at a public informational meeting tonight at 7 p.m. You can attend in-person at the District Office or watch via Zoom. The 2024 capital project would be financed through a combination of retiring debt along …
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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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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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