Jamestown Public Schools students will face new policies regarding smartphones when they go back to school in September. The Jamestown School Board approved the Students and Personal Electronic Devices policy at their meeting Monday night. This … [Read more...]
Former JHS Principal, City Council Member Jim McElrath Honored In Death
Many are mourning the loss of former Jamestown High School Principal and former City Council member at large James McElrath Sr. who died July 25. McElrath was 89. He was served the Jamestown Public Schools district for 26 years, most notably … [Read more...]
School Districts Must Finalize Policies To Restrict Smartphone Use By August 1
School districts across New York State are finalizing their policies to restrict smartphone use in schools before August 1. The Distraction-Free Schools law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in K-12 … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Funding To Schools
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal funding for schools nationwide. The administration is currently withholding the resources, which fund before- and after-school programs, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Boy Dies Following Truck-Bicycle Accident
The child who was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle last Tuesday has died. The incident happened near the intersection of Willard and Kinney Streets. Jamestown Police report 11-year old Daniel Ramos Jr. was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker has had his contract renewed another five years. The Jamestown School Board voted on the amended contract at their May 21, 2025 meeting. They had previously amended Whitaker’s contract in … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $115.8 million 2025-26 school budget passed 322 to 55, a proposition to create a $10 million Capital Reserve Fund passed 329 to 45, and a proposition to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget, School Board Seats Up For Vote Today
District voters will head to the polls today to vote on the Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for two members of the Jamestown School Board. On the ballot for approval will be an $115,876,898 budget for the 2025-26 school year that includes … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Annual District Art Show Today
Artwork by students from across Jamestown Public Schools will be on public display during the Annual District Art Show today. The show will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School. The public is encouraged to enter through the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – May 15, 2025
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker discusses the proposed 2025-26 district budget. … [Read more...]
