JAMESTOWN - A long-time teacher at Jamestown Public Schools has resigned from his job due to alleged inappropriate relations with a student. On Friday afternoon the Jamestown School board held an emergency meeting to approve the resignation and … [Read more...]
Nine Local Teachers Receive State Master Teacher Certification
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the selection of 275 educators from across the state to join the New York State Master Teacher Program. One third of the new Master Teachers announced are elementary teachers, expanding the network of … [Read more...]
Axeman Motorcycle Club to Collect School Supplies Saturday at Friendly’s
JAMESTOWN - The Axemen Motor cycle club of New York Chapter 4 will be at Friendly’s restaurant on South Main Street Saturday for the 5th annual “Fill the Bus” fundraiser. Organizers will be collecting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking … [Read more...]
Jamestown PROMISE Fund to Hold Music Instrument Drive on Saturday
JAMESTOWN - A group of local residents is encouraging the community to help put musical instruments in the hands of students. The Jamestown PROMISE Fund, in collaboration with the Jamestown public schools Music Department and the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
Jamestown Students Return to School on Thursday, First Full Day is Friday
JAMESTOWN - It’s back to school today for hundreds of children in the Jamestown School District with half a day of classes being scheduled for Thursday morning. All students in grades K-12 are required to report to class on Thursday and will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe August 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe discusses the start of the new school year with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent Says District is Ready for Start of New School Year
JAMESTOWN - Officials with Jamestown Public Schools are getting ready for the start of the new school year, which begins for students one week from today. Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe tells WRFA that the majority of the summer … [Read more...]
City Council Approves JCC Property Sale, Constable Appointment Remains in Holding Pattern
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has yet to make an appointment to fill a long-vacant city constable position, but says one could be forthcoming next month. For the past several months a group of landlords and representatives in the city have asked … [Read more...]
Constable Appointment Not on Agenda for August Voting session, SRO Resolution and JCC Property Sale to Be Acted On
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session Monday night at City Hall. Among the items on the agenda is assigning three school resource officers to work at Jamestown Public Schools during the 2018-19 school … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School March Band to Host Community Night on Thursday
Jamestown High School’s Red Raider Marching Band will hold it annual Community Preview Night Thursday at 8 p.m. on the field behind Jamestown High School. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend the free Community Preview Night to learn … [Read more...]
