Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District > District News

Category: District News

Posted on

J-D student receives National Council of Teachers in English award

Congratulations to Jamesville-DeWitt High School junior Iden Bright who was selected for a 2024 Achievement Award in Writing, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Bright took a unique look at identity in the piece “101 Points of Iden-tity.” The NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing is a school-based writing program established in …

Continue reading “J-D student receives National Council of Teachers in English award”

Posted on

J-DHS hosts Junior Awards

The Jamesville-DeWitt High School hosted a Junior Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 4.  Congratulations to the following: Kaitlin Hougland, Alfred University – Scholar Award Abigail Feng, Civic Morning Musicals Award Furgan Hasan, Clarkson University Leadership Award Griffon Filighera, Clarkson University Achievement Award John Sarno, Elmira College Key Award Francesca Smith, Elmira College Key Award Lindsay …

Continue reading “J-DHS hosts Junior Awards”

Posted on

J-D High School seniors presented with Kente stoles

A dozen Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors will attend the Class of 2024 Commencement with a meaningful colorful stole. The high school’s annual Kente Cloth Ceremony was held on Saturday, June 8. The ceremony included a welcome message from UMOJA/Kente Club Advisor Sabrina Scott, a number of performances, and Keynote Speaker Zion Alex who graduated from …

Continue reading “J-D High School seniors presented with Kente stoles”

Posted on

National Letter of Intent signing event for Spring athletes on 6/11

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department will host a National Letter of Intent signing for Spring athletes on Tuesday, June 11 at 3:30 p.m. It will be held outside the high school main gym in the Athletic Hall of Fame area.  Featured athletes:  Mitchell Archer, Adelphi University, Men’s Golf Connor Burns, Le Moyne College, …

Continue reading “National Letter of Intent signing event for Spring athletes on 6/11”

Posted on

J-D student awarded 2024 NSE/NPE Senior Scholarship

We’re excited to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Amanda Aitken has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 National Spanish Exam/National Portuguese Exam Senior Scholarship.  The award is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. It recognizes students who have excelled in the language and on the National Spanish …

Continue reading “J-D student awarded 2024 NSE/NPE Senior Scholarship”

Posted on

Voters approve 2024-25 school budget; elect 3 board members

On May 21, Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters approved the district’s proposed $71.4 million spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. It carries a 1.82% tax levy increase and increased spending of 2.77% compared to the current school year. Voters approved the budget 751 to 339. “We appreciate everyone who took the time to make …

Continue reading “Voters approve 2024-25 school budget; elect 3 board members”

Posted on

All students to receive free meals for the next 4 years, beginning Sept. 2024

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is excited to announce that all students will be able to receive free school meals regardless of family income for the next four years, beginning with the 2024-25 school year in September.  Earlier this school year, only three of our schools qualified for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community …

Continue reading “All students to receive free meals for the next 4 years, beginning Sept. 2024”

Posted on

2024-25 budget vote and board of education election is May 21

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents will vote Tuesday, May 21 on a proposed $71.4 million dollar spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. It calls for a $1,922,535, or 2.77%, increase in spending over the current year’s budget. The proposal supports initiatives outlined in the district’s strategic plan and maintains all existing programs, athletics, extracurricular …

Continue reading “2024-25 budget vote and board of education election is May 21”

Posted on

J-D students place on National French and Spanish Exams

National French Contest The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad, take a written test and compete against students with a similar educational background for prizes. A 60-minute national test, designed, written, …

Continue reading “J-D students place on National French and Spanish Exams”

Posted on

J-D students earn Seal of Biliteracy

We’re proud to share that multiple Jamesville-DeWitt High School students have met the requirements to earn the New York state Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)!  The NYSSB recognizes high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Students must …

Continue reading “J-D students earn Seal of Biliteracy”

Post navigation

Older posts << Older posts
Newer posts Newer posts >>