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, …
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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 …
As the cast and crew of Jamesville-DeWitt’s spring musical “9 to 5” prepared to wow the crowd, they also decided to give back. It was a win-win opportunity when they realized the writer of the musical, Dolly Parton, is also the driving force behind the Imagination Library. The early literacy program promotes the love of …
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Jamesville-DeWitt High School Senior Evelyn Keefe recently placed third in the national Sijo poetry contest sponsored by the Sejong Cultural Society, winning $300 in prize money. The Sejong Cultural Society strives to advance awareness and understanding of Korea’s cultural heritage amongst people in the United States by reaching out to the younger generations through contemporary …
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Four Jamesville-DeWitt High School students recently won first and second place in the Jewish Federation of Central New York’s Yom HaShoah Commemoration Narrative Competition. Students in grades 7-12 were invited to participate by addressing the theme, “Being Courageous in Dangerous Times,” through art, poetry, essays, and/or digital media. The winning works will be published in …
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We’re proud to share that Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Aaron Sikora has been selected as a winner of the National Merit 3M Scholarship. There are three types of National Merit Scholarships. Aaron was awarded one by corporate sponsor, 3M. Corporate sponsors provide scholarships for finalists who are either children of their employees, residents of the …
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On Wednesday, April 17, Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s student-run news club RamFeed produced a segment recognizing Arab American Heritage Month that was upsetting for members of our school community. Students chose to feature Linda Sarsour. They outlined her background, activism history, and acknowledged anti-Semitic accusations against her but did not dive deep enough into the causes …
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Renovations to Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s Lyndon Field Softball Complex all started with a letter from families. They urged Superintendent Peter Smith and the district to approve a Swing for the Fences campaign to support much needed and desired improvements to the complex. That letter was received two years ago. “To bring a project like …
An overnight Charity Walkathon hosted by Jamesville-DeWitt High School Student Government was a huge success thanks to dozens of student participants and the local school community. Teams were able to raise $7,000 for We Rise Above the Streets. The local non-profit provides food, clothing, and other resources for those in need in Central New York. …
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Some J-D High School students will be walking for a good cause this weekend. Student teams will be taking part in an overnight Charity Walkathon in the main gym Friday night into Saturday morning. The goal is to foster community spirit, fundraise for school clubs, and support the local organization We Rise Above the Streets. …
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