High school musical tickets are on sale for annual show

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 …

J-DHS hosts 2024 Shakespeare Monologue Competition

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Reenlistment ceremony held for J-DHS Principal Gregory Lawson

Jamesville-DeWitt High School Principal Gregory Lawson invited students, staff, and family to witness his United States Navy reenlistment ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the school auditorium.  J-DHS students Brian Tollar and Venessa Sobey were asked to emcee the event. They were given the honor to introduce Captain Matt Richmond who is also Senior Chief …

Four J-D seniors recognized for academic excellence

We’re proud to share that four Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Principal Gregory Lawson presented the students with a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Tuesday, October 1. Commended Students: Lucas Chiorini Patrick Duca Abigail Feng Brian Tollar About 34,000 …

Winter Sports Season: important dates and deadlines

Winter Sports – Grades 9-12 (JV and Varsity) Season: November 18, 2024 – February 14, 2025 Family ID registration open: October 13, 2024 – November 23, 2024 Physical Exams must be dated November 1, 2023 or later Options: Girls and Boys JV, Varsity Basketball Girls and Boys Varsity Indoor Track Wrestling: JV, Varsity (combined with …

J-D student-athlete nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award

We’re excited to share that J-D High School senior Sammy Tadevossian has been selected as a nominee for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award and you can help him win! The award is presented by the New York Giants and the Hospital for Special Surgery. The prestigious award recognizes Tri-State area high school student-athletes, …

J-D senior named 2024 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Peter Drew has been named a Semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program Competition! Peter’s mother, Anna Cabral Drew, is a J-DHS math teacher. She was given the honor of presenting him with the award letter on Wednesday, Sept. 11.  “I am very proud of Peter. He enjoys school and …

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