The Jamestown School Board has approved additional funding for flooring work at Lincoln Elementary School and the parking lot adjacent to Jamestown High School. Young and Wright Architects Rick Krouse and Jazmin Nijar presented the update Monday … [Read more...]
JPS Approves ‘Distraction-Free Learning’ Policy Regarding Smartphones, Smart Devices
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JHS Seal of Civic Readiness Presentations – July 3, 2025
Jamestown High School Seniors gave their Seal of Civic Readiness presentations at the Robert H. Jackson Center on May 29, 2025. … [Read more...]
Peace Pole Dedicated At Jamestown High School
Students, staff, and community members recently gathered to dedicate a new Peace Pole on the Jamestown High School campus. The pole is a gift from the Rotary Club of Jamestown that bears the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in multiple … [Read more...]
New Issues Pop Up During JHS Cafeteria Reconstruction
Issues found during updates to the Jamestown High School Cafeteria could cost the school district an additional $500,000. Young and Wright Architectural Associate Alyssa Catlin, presenting to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night, said the site … [Read more...]
Aaron Leeper To Deliver Jamestown High School Commencement Address
One of Jamestown High School’s most decorated athletes will deliver the keynote address at JHS’ Commencement ceremony. Aaron Leeper, who is a 2001 JHS graduate, currently serves as Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement for the … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Senior Recognized As Vocalist
A Jamestown High School senior has been recognized as one of the most talented high school vocalists in the eastern United States. Jamestown High School student Eddie Meyer has been selected to perform with the National Association for Music … [Read more...]
44th Annual JHS Battles Of The Classes Tonight
The 44th annual Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes takes place tonight. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the McElrath Gymnasium with proceeds benefiting the Anthony Senske Memorial Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown High School Band, Chorus 100th Anniversary – Lauren Scharf, Meghan Murray – April 3, 2025
Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir and Mixed Chorus Director Lauren Scharf and Concert and Symphonic bands Director Meghan Murray talk about the upcoming 100th Anniversary Concert scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. … [Read more...]
