J-D students compete in Technology Student Association National Conference

Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently competed in the Technology Student Association’s national conference in Orlando, Florida. It was held in Rosen Shingle Creek from June 26-30. They competed against approximately 6,000 students from across the country, as well as chapters from Turkey, American Samoa, Germany, and Korea.   They had notable performances in the following events:  Flight …

GENIUS Olympiad Club makes strides in cultural and academic achievement

5 Jamesville-DeWitt High School students competed in the 2024 GENIUS Olympiad International Finals hosted by the Rochester Institute of Technology from June 10-14. It marked the first time J-D students competed in the renowned project competition.  1,089 participants from 34 states and 65 countries competed in 10 categories: science, writing, business, robotics, art, music, short …

Shawna Marzella Memorial Scholarship awarded to J-D senior

We would like to congratulate Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Merrill Charles on receiving the Shawna Marzella Memorial Scholarship.  Shawna Marzella was an incredibly dedicated special education teaching assistant at Tecumseh Elementary School for 19 years. She supported so many J-D students through her commitment, hard work, and advocacy.  Merrill Charles was one of those students. …

J-D athletes honored at NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Dinner

2 Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors were honored at the 35th annual New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Scholar-Athlete Dinner at SRC Arena on Monday, June 10.  Congratulations to Amanda Aitken (soccer, softball) and Aaron Sikora (baseball) on being named scholar-athletes of the year for Jamesville-DeWitt! The Section III Scholar-Athlete Program annually recognizes …

Spring student-athletes sign National Letter of Intent 

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent signing for student-athletes on Tuesday, June 11. It was held in the high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.  The ceremony featured 3 student-athletes who have proudly committed to a future of higher education. Administration, coaches, and families gathered to celebrate this exciting …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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