Fletcher Elementary School's playground will receive upgrades in the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the playground was first on the list for an overhaul, "We have a limited amount of money. Playgrounds, believe it or … [Read more...]
Unitarian Church Holding Book Giveaway During Jamestown Memorial Day Parade
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown will be giving a books to children during the Jamestown Memorial Day Parade. The Unitarians will have the book giveaway on Christ First United Methodist Church on Lakeview Avenue. Adults and … [Read more...]
Michelle Trussalo Appointed Ring Elementary Principal
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Michelle Trussalo as Principal of Ring Elementary School. Trussalo, the current assistant principal at Fletcher Elementary School, will begin her appointment on July 1, 2024. A 2008 … [Read more...]
Deer Population Issue Could Get Another Look In City of Jamestown
The deer population issue could be getting another look in the City of Jamestown. Resident Robert Sisley, speaking at City Council's voting session Monday night, said the deer problem in his neighborhood has been getting worse, citing over 30 deer … [Read more...]
Melissa Emerson to Serve as Innovation Center Principal
Longtime Jamestown Public Schools administrator Melissa Emerson will serve as principal of the Innovation Center at Rogers School. Emerson will help oversee the development of the center’s programs as well as the classroom space that will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools To Reopen Rogers Elementary as Innovation Center
Jamestown Public Schools will be reopening Rogers Elementary School as the Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School this coming school year. Beginning in September, the building will temporarily host three classrooms of Fletcher Elementary School … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Receives $50,000 USDA Grant for Edible Gardens at Local Schools
The Jamestown Public Market has received a $50,000 from the USDA to bring edible gardens to Washington Middle and Bush Elementary Schools. Public Market Community Coordinator Hannah Bavuso, speaking to the Jamestown School Board, said bringing … [Read more...]
School Staff, Jamestown Police Defuse Situation Where Student Approached School with a Gun
A situation where a 12-year old approached Fletcher Elementary School with a gun Monday was quickly defused by Jamestown Public Schools staff and Jamestown Police Officers. Jamestown Public Schools said in a statement that after classes had been … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Sixth COVID-19 Case, Details on Distance Learning Plan After Holiday Breaks
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools reported on Saturday that another student has tested positive for COVID-19. This time, the student was from Persell Middle School. The student last attended school on Monday, November 9. The district also said … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Two New COVID-19 Cases for Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown School District is reporting two more cases involving COVID-19 within the district. Jamestown School officials say the district was notified Wednesday night of two individuals that have tested positive for the COVID-19 … [Read more...]