JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District put out a media release on Wednesday afternoon informing the public that two Jamestown distance learning students have tested positive for COVID-19. Jamestown Public Schools has been notified by the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: September 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: September 2020 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker gives an update on the district's preparation and planning for reopening for the 2020-21 school … [Read more...]
JPS Holds New Teacher Orientation
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools recently held an on-line, new teacher. JPS Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Whitaker addressed the new teachers, through Zoom. “I am very glad you are here. You are coming into teaching at a very unique time with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Releases 2020-21 Reopening Plan
JAMESTOWN - [Media Release] - Jamestown Public School released its 2020-21 Reopening Plan Friday at www.jpsny.org/reopening. School officials said they also have submitted the plan to the New York State Education Department on Friday, per the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: July 23, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: July 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with newly appointed Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker, who shares … [Read more...]
JHS Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School is proud to announce its 2020 Valedictorian Abigail Beach and Salutatorian Ayah Qadri. “Abigail and Ayah have always been examples of excellent students and young people,” said JHS Principal Dana Williams. “They … [Read more...]
Jamestown BOE Appoints Next School Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has found the district's next superintendent. On Monday night during a remote board meeting, the board approved the appointment of Kevin Whitaker to serve as the next superintendent, replacing Bret Apthorpe, … [Read more...]
School Budget, Library Proposition Mail-In Vote Deadline Extended to June 16
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday he will sign an executive order allowing all school election ballots to be counted as long as they are received by Tuesday, June 16 – a week later than originally announced. The extension comes after … [Read more...]
JHS Graduation To Take Place June 25 at STrider Field, Specific Details Still Being Ironed Out
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony is expected to take place at Strider Field on Thursday, June 25 with a rain date of Friday, June 26. The decision to hold the event outdoors was announced on Monday due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Group of Parents Call on School Officials to Keep P-Tech Program Open
JAMESTOWN - A group of families from the Jamestown Public Schools district are asking for community support in expressing concern for the closure of two programs as part of next year's school budget. Earlier this month it was announced the … [Read more...]
