The Jamestown High School Class of 2022 has gifted a “door wrap” for the main entrance of the high school. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker offered his thanks to the Class of 2022 at the Jamestown School Board meeting on August 16, "They … [Read more...]
SUNY Board of Trustees Approve $113 to Help Increase Enrollment
The State University of New York Board of Trustees has approved $113 million in funding intended to increase enrollment on campuses and support college completion rates. Included in the $113 million is $60 million to be distributed across SUNY's … [Read more...]
Two New Student Board Members Appointed to Jamestown School Board
Two new ex-officio student board members have been appointed to the Jamestown School Board for the 2022-23 school year. Aubrey Reynolds and Emylia Hallberg are seniors at Jamestown High School. Their term begins July 1, 2022 and ends on June 30, … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Commencement Ceremony to Feature Speaker Katie Castro
Jamestown High School holds its 2022 Commencement ceremony tonight, June 24, at Chautauqua Institution. This year's commencement speaker is strategist and social entrepreneur Katie Castro. For over 14 years, Mrs. Castro has worked in community … [Read more...]
Three JHS Students Awarded Jamestown Juneteenth Freedom Scholarship
Three Jamestown High School students are the recipients of the 2022 Jamestown Juneteenth Freedom Scholarship. Graduating seniors Andrew Edwards, Asa Perez, and Sabion Taylor were selected as award recipients. Each year the proceeds of the … [Read more...]
Over 50 People Attended Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall
Over 50 people turned out for the Pride Flag Raising on Tracy Plaza as part of Jamestown Pride Fest on Saturday. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the ceremony represented how far the community had come despite adversity. He said, however, his … [Read more...]
JHS Senior Recognized at School Board Meeting for Excellence, Participation in PR/HYLI
Jamestown High School Senior Manalis Espinoza was recognized at the Jamestown School Board meeting for a recent honor she received as a member of the Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. The Institute's purpose is to foster the … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Raises Over $8500 for UCAN Women’s Shelter
The Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes raised $8,524.22 for the UCAN Women’s Shelter. The Battle of the Classes is in its 42nd year and has raised over $300,000 for local charities and organizations. The winner of this year's competition … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Set for June 6
The Jamestown High School’s annual Battle of the Classes will be held on Monday, June 6. The event will take place at 5:00 p.m. at Strider Field with the rain date set for Wednesday, June 8. The cost to attend the Battle of the Classes is $1 … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Raising Age to Buy Guns to 21 in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed raising the age to buy guns to 21 in addition to increasing police patrols of schools across the state. These actions came as response to the mass shooting in Texas that claimed the lives of at least 21 people, … [Read more...]
